IT: Games and Web Development BTEC National (equivalent to two A Levels)

Comprising of eight units, this qualification has six mandatory units: Information Technology Systems, Creating Systems to Manage Information, Using Social Media in Business, IT Project Management, Programming, Cyber Security and Incident Management. Other units covered can cover Computer Games Development, Digital Animation, 2D/3D Graphics, Website Development. This course is designed to provide a very hands-on approach to IT and will include work experience.

Additional

Grade 4 in GCSE English Language and Maths.

Assessment

At least one of the mandatory units is a written examination that is externally assessed. Two others involve electronically submitted work prepared under supervised conditions. All other units are covered by the production of a portfolio of evidence.

Progression

Demand for IT and Computing personnel is increasing; consequently career opportunities for well-qualified individuals are high. Locally, Guildford is a major games development hub with a wide range of independent, national and international games companies – leading to a ample opportunities for games development pathways.

An ever-increasing number of degree related courses and apprenticeships are now available to extend your under-standing and operation of IT. In many cases IT and Computing degree courses are combined with another subject to take advantage of the specialised industries that exploit the use of IT. .

An Overview of Information Technology: Web and Games Design BTEC National Diploma

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