Computing and Multimedia
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HND Computing: Software Development (Includes Microsoft Certification)
This course allows you to develop a range of specialist technical software development skills and knowledge in programming and systems development. It will prepare you for progression to further study in Computing, Software Development, Software Engineering or a related discipline. You will gain academic, technical and professional training leading to the skills necessary to design, implement, support, evaluate or manage IT systems in a vast range of industries.
It will allow you to develop an awareness of professional IT issues such as legal and ethical considerations.
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HND Computing:Technical Support (Includes Microsoft Certification)
This course provides learners with a thorough knowledge of all aspects of computing including network administration, computer hardware and programming.
Course work involves concentrated study in network systems maintenance and operating systems and also provides the knowledge and understanding to obtain Microsoft Certification.
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NC Computing
This course is a practical computing and IT programme for students wishing to enter at NQ level. It includes hands-on skills in preparing pictures and sound for websites. Computer hardware and systems are explained and software is used to write programmes to solve real-world problems.
The applications-based qualification, PC Passport, is included and provides the knowledge and understanding for obtaining a Microsoft qualification by external exam.
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NC Computing Hardware and Technical Support
This is a practical college certificated course that prepares learners for progression onto the HNC Technical Support programme. There is considerable focus upon broadening knowledge and skills developed during previous study in computing and computer hardware and technical support.
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NC Games and Software Development level 6
This is a college certificated course which prepares candidates to progress to HN Software Development. It includes a City and Guilds Advanced Diploma in Software Development, an NPA in Games Development and a range of units covering Hardware, Networking and Web Development.
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NC Games Development
This course is for a range of possible candidates, from school age to adults who wish to consider a career in games development. Within the gaming industry, there are skills shortages in lead roles, game design, management and production. This course intends to give grounding in these areas.
The emphasis of this award is for the candidate to produce a portfolio of work containing all the design for a working game, all the assets for the working game, the game itself and a thorough test plan of the game.
The candidates will;
develop an understanding of the design and development process
develop an understanding of the games industry
develop design skills and develop programming skills
develop creativity
develop creative strategies
Reflect upon modern and emerging technologies which require new skill sets.
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