Diploma in App and Games Development (Level 3)

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Diploma in App and Games Development (Level 3)

Gloucestershire College
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Although many people can use a computer, few are able to design and create the programs and Games that make them work - this is the specialised role of the Software Developer! Software Development, including the creation and development of Applications and Games can be a rewarding career path which requires you to think logically, learn commercially attractive programming languages and design new programs for people to use in order to fulfil their business and leisure needs. A full-time course, the Diploma in App and Games Development is a programme equivalent to studying three AS-Levels. Successful completion of the Diploma enables you to progress onto the Extended Diploma…

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About This Course

Although many people can use a computer, few are able to design and create the programs and Games that make them work - this is the specialised role of the Software Developer! Software Development, including the creation and development of Applications and Games can be a rewarding career path which requires you to think logically, learn commercially attractive programming languages and design new programs for people to use in order to fulfil their business and leisure needs. A full-time course, the Diploma in App and Games Development is a programme equivalent to studying three AS-Levels. Successful completion of the Diploma enables you to progress onto the Extended Diploma to complete a second year of study giving the equivalent of 3 full A Levels and representing good progression for either work or Higher Education (e.g. Edexcel Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND) or BSc Degree). Because it is a vocational programme the Diploma in App and Games Development builds your practical skills, teaching you the knowledge you will need to become successful as a Software Developer - including popular industry-standard languages such as Microsoft C# and Visual Basic .Net. The college supports you by providing well-equipped labs and up to date computer systems with modern software development kits and resources. Over the two years, you will study 18 units. You will be given more information about the units at interview or enrolment. Methods of Assessment Typically Diploma programmes have no formal exams, preferring to test your knowledge and understanding through a mixture of vocationally relevant assignments and projects. Assignments usually involve a high-degree of practical work although some will require you to complete background research before starting the task. Most assignments will involve you doing work outside scheduled classes although your lecturers are fully committed to give you support when you need it. You will be expected to spend an average of 12 hours a week studying outside of your college classes.

Additional Notes

Students will have the opportunity to attend one or more course related day trips or activities during the year. A fee is charged at enrolment as a contribution towards these events. INDUSTRY INFORMATION Key facts: •There is a total IT and Telecoms workforce of 1.5 million of which: ?890,000 people are in IT and Telecoms products and services ?600,000 IT and Telecoms professionals are working in organisations outside of the IT and Telecoms industries •There are around 105,000 businesses in the UK offering IT and Telecoms products and services. •IT-intensive sectors represent 55% of the UK's total Gross Value Added. •Less than 1% of those employed in IT and Telecoms occupations are under 18. •22% of companies who are trying to recruit IT and Telecoms professionals report difficulties in attracting applicants with the right skills. •58% of the workforce has a degree or higher education qualification. •The IT industry is predicted to grow at a rate of 2.5% per year for the next ten years. •There are 100,930 IT manufacturing and services establishments in the UK employing 600,000 people. •The IT workforce accounts for 4% of the UK workforce. Jobs in the IT industry include: Business analyst; Games developer; CAD/CAM Programmer/Trainer; IT trainer; Service technician; Software engineer/architect; Technology consultant; Web designer; Systems architect; Technical author.

Entry Criteria

5 GCSEs at Grades A* to C including Maths and English or Level 2 Diploma for IT Practitioners (Merit or Distinction, plus functional skills in Maths and English at Level 2)

Progression Details

This is a one year Diploma course. Successful completion of the course will enable students to progress onto the Extended Diploma to achieve a qualification equivalent to 3 full A Levels. Successful completion of the Extended Diploma can lead to rewarding careers in Software Development and the mainstream IT industry. It will also generate sufficient UCAS points for studying a HND or HNC in Computing (either at Gloucestershire College or elsewhere) or a Degree in various Computing disciplines at University. Further careers advice and guidance is available from the College.

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