Senior course choice form Course choice senior | Page 8

COMPUTING SCIENCE
Is it for me?
You will enjoy
You like problem solving
You are a creative thinker
You have an interest in computing
You have an interest in gaming
You have an interest in emerging technologies
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this subject if:
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What will I
Learn?
Computational thinking
Problem solving
Analysis
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You will develop
skills and
Design and Modelling
knowledge in:
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What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
Excellent qualification for careers and further study.
Software Engineer, Systems Analyst, Games Designer,
Games Programmer, Web Developer, Network Security
Specialist, Ethical Hacker, Teacher, Network Architect,
Database Administrator, Computer Tech Support, Graphic
Designer
GAMES DEVELOPMENT
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Is it for me?
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You will enjoy
this subject if:
What will I
Learn?
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You will develop
skills and
knowledge in:
What can I do
with it?
Careers and
education
routes in:
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You want to broaden your Computing Science and Digital
Media curriculum.
You would like to learn more about the genres, trends
and emerging technologies of the computer games
industry
You want to utilise your creativity in a digital
environment
digital planning and design
creation of media assets
development and testing
employability skills
literacy
numeracy
Quality Assurance Tester, Programmer (specialisms such as
network, engine, toolchain and artificial intelligence),
Audio Engineer , Artist (including concept artist, animator
and 3D modeller) , Producer, Editor, Special Effects,
Technician