Computing with Digital Media SCQF 6 (Online Virtual Classroom) NC
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time.
Course type: NC
Start in: September
Learning mode: You access classes and/or materials digitally.
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
Looking to enhance your computing and digital media skills?
This brand-new course has been designed with a particular focus on working to professional project briefs. It's been developed to prepare you for employment or further study at degree level.
You'll work collaboratively with your classmates and lecturers on a number of creative projects, such as website development, app creation, video production and computer game design. As you work on these projects, you will build a portfolio to showcase your own work. You'll get hands-on experience working with industry relevant software to further develop your content creation skills.
Join us and take your next step towards a successful career in Computing and Digital Media.
- Three National 5 qualifications, or equivalent, preferably including a computing, administration or IT subject, or NC Computing with Digital Media SCQF Level 5
- We also welcome applications from individuals with relevant industry experience. You may be invited for an interview.
- Learners will apply via the college website and will be selected on meeting entry requirements and personal statement.
You will study from a range of subjects such as:
• computer hardware and systems
• website design and development
• computing project
• applications development
• data security
• digital forensics
• ethical hacking
• digital media
• game development
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Online
You normally need to commit to 18 hours per week (2-3 days) of learning time consisting of timetabled learning and self-directed study.
You will learn online through timetabled classes delivered by a lecturer in a virtual classroom. You'll use our virtual learning environment to access resources, complete assessments, and chat to your lecturer and classmates. You will also complete regular and flexible personal study which most students choose to do from home.
You will be assessed by means of a combination of practical tasks and open and closed book assessments throughout the year. You may have to attend a college centre or other exam centre for some of these – we can discuss this with you on application.
How long will my course last?
34 WeeksStart date
Late August/early September
Fees
Find out more about fees, fee waivers and funding options.
Funding
Students may qualify for bursary funding.
What can I do on completion of my course?
You could continue study in areas such as interactive media, web development, software development, 3D computer animation, computing and technical support.
This qualification also provides an ideal skillset to move into employment into a small to medium sized business or as a start point for a career in a larger organisation.
Apply for Computing with Digital Media SCQF 6 (Online Virtual Classroom) NC
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