Planit


Introduction to Computing

Ayrshire College

Venues

Ayr Campus, Kilmarnock Campus, Kilwinning Campus

Content

This course will introduce you to programming and web design, giving you the skills you need to move on to further study. It also includes two National Progression Awards (NPA) in Games Development and Software Development.

Content includes:

Basic word processing; basic computer programming; software development; designing and developing a website; digital media elements; media assets for computer games; game planning and design; and creating a working computer game and its evaluation.

Entry Requirements

3 subjects at National 4. Entry subject to interview.

Progression Routes

Progression on to other courses at SCQF Level 5.

Start Date

August, January

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

6 months

Department

Computing

SCQF Level

4