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Course Details

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NQ Digital Media Computing Level 6

SCQF Level 5 - 6

All students will study a broad-based core of units which we consider to be essential for progression to all Higher National programmes. In Semester 2, students will then select one of 3 streams from Networking/Technical Support, Interactive Media/Web Development or Software/Games Development, depending on their interests and career aspirations. It may be possible for students, who are still undecided at this point, to continue with a broad-based programme by selecting units from each of the 3 specialist streams.

By adopting this course design we hope that you will find greater enjoyment in your programme and that you will be better prepared for progression to your chosen HND.

What You Study

Core Units

Computer Hardware and Systems
Internet and Online Communications
Communication
Numeracy
IT Security
Authoring a Website
Problem Solving
Green IT

Optional Units selected from:

Desktop Operating Systems
CISCO Networking
Network Management and Security
Computer Games Development
Computer Games Media Assets
Software Development
Introduction to Scripting
Photoshop Essentials
Interactive Media Website Design
User Interface Design
Introduction to Database Design
Project
Maths

Duration and Attendance

One Year Full-time and Infill

Entry Requirements

One of the following:

4 relevant Standard Grades, 2 of which must be at Grade 2 or above OR equivalent NQ units at Level 5/6
NQ Digital Media Computing – Level 5
Work experience and/or other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis

Further Study

HNC/D 3D Animation
HNC/D Games Development
HNC/D Interactive Media
HNC Computing
HND Computer Networking and Internet Technology
HND Software Development
HNC/D Technical Support

Career Opportunities

The course equips students with skills which could be used in a wide variety of jobs, including those where a high level of IT skills are required, including: