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NC DIGITAL MEDIA COMPUTING (SCQF 5) The course is designed to give you a taste of different aspects of Programming, Multimedia & Hardware. It is very hands on and may help pepare you for employment or to go on to a higher - level course in computing, Interactive Media, Software Development, Technical Support or Information Technology. Three National Courses including Intermediate 1 English and Maths/Numeracy, OR Three Standard Grades at General Level, ideally including English and Mathematics/Numeracy, OR The core units you ll study are Computer Systems, Computer Hardware and Software Applications. You ll cover a wide variety of subjects through general application packages, including IT Systems, Programming, Computer Networking, Web Design, Applications Design and Communications. Career an opportunity may arise to get an MA (Modern Apprentice) within a company Continuing study you may progress to a higher level full time course at City of Glasgow College One year, starting in August. City Campus North Hanover Street / Allan Glen s. Sheelagh Carlisle on 0141 271 6250 or sheelagh.carlisle@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 76 www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
NC COMPUTING: TECHNICAL SUPPORT (Level 5) (SCQF 5) This course is an introduction to technical support and is ideal if you re preparing to move into work but particularly if you plan to go on to a higher-level Technical Support course. It focuses on key technical skills for supporting an IT infrastructure in the modern workplace, and there s a balance of theoretical and practical delivery. Three National Courses including Intermediate 1 English and Maths/ Numeracy, OR Three Standard Grades at General level, including English and Mathematics / Numeracy, OR The subjects you ll study include: Computer Hardware and Software Applications, Communications and Numeracy. You ll also cover Networking and Computer Support including Technical Fault Diagnosis and Remedy, Security of ICT Systems, Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Operating Systems (XP or Windows 7), Installing Hardware Components, Software Maintenance and Installation. Career an opportunity may arise to get a MA (Modern Apprentice) within a company Continuing study on successful completion of the course you may progress to the higher level Technical Support course at City of Glasgow College One year, starting in August. City Campus North Hanover Street. Sheelagh Carlisle on 0141 271 6250 or sheelagh.carlisle@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk NC COMPUTING: TECHNICAL SUPPORT (Level 6) (SCQF 6) This course is ideal if you re preparing to move into work or go on to a higher-level Technical Support course. It focuses on key technical skills for supporting an IT infrastructure in the modern workplace, and there s a balance of theoretical and practical delivery. Three National Courses including Intermediate 2 English and Maths/Numeracy with an A or B pass, OR Three Standard Grades at Credit level, including English and Mathematics/Numeracy, OR The subjects you ll study include: Computer Hardware and Software Applications, Communications and Numeracy. You ll also cover Networking and Computer Support including Technical Fault Diagnosis and Remedy, Security of ICT Systems, Supporting Users and Troubleshooting Operating Systems (XP, Windows 7). Career an opportunity may arise to get an MA (Modern Apprentice) within a company to support the IT infrastructure Continuing study on successful completion of the course you may progress to the higher level Technical Support course at City of Glasgow College One year, starting in August. Sheelagh Carlisle on 0141 271 6250 or sheelagh.carlisle@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 77
NC COMPUTER ARTS & ANIMATION (SCQF 5) This creative course is ideal if you re preparing to move into work or go on to a higher-level course in Computer Animation, Interactive Media or Computer Arts. You ll learn the theory as well as practical drawing skills, animation skills, including fundamental concepts and techniques. Three National Courses including Intermediate 1 Art, English and Maths/Numeracy, OR Three Standard Grades at General level, including Art, English and Mathematics/Numeracy, OR The subjects you ll cover include: Introduction to Animation, 2D and 3D Drawing Skills and Development, Audio Video Acquisition and Editing, Still Image Acquisition, Media Assets, Narrative for Character Development and Storytelling, Lighting Techniques and Atmospheric Effects and Movement Techniques. Continuing study potential access to the higher-level courses in 3D Computer Animation, Computer Arts or Interactive Media at the college One year, starting in August. City Campus North Hanover Street. David Eaton on 0141 271 7207 or david.eaton@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk NQ COMPUTING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (SCQF 6) The course offers an ideal preparation for work, or for entry to a higher-level software development course. Using a balance of theory and practice, you ll learn the concepts of software design and how to interpret programme specifications. You will develop skills in the following programming languages C#, VB.NET. Three National Courses including Intermediate 2 English and Maths/ Numeracy with an A or B pass, OR Three Standard Grades at Credit level, including English and Mathematics/Numeracy, OR The core units you ll study include: Developing Software using Visual Basic, Structured Query Language (SQL), C#, Visual Basic.net, Designing and Creating Relational Databases, Designing and Creating Advanced Websites, Develop Designs and Test Software Components. Career an opportunity may arise to get an MA (Modern Apprentice) within a company Continuing study guaranteed progress on to the HNC Computing or the HND Computing: Software Development course at the college One year, starting in August. Graham Cadger on 0141 271 2130 or graham.cadger@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 78 www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
HND 3D COMPUTER ANIMATION (SCQF 7/8) This hands-on course develops the creative and technical skills you ll need as a 3D digital developer. It covers major software including Autodesk 3ds Max, Photoshop, After Effects and the Microsoft Office suite. You ll mostly use PC platforms on this course although there may be some work on the Mac platform. Two appropriate Highers and three Intermediate 2 courses (including at least one from Computing, Information Systems, Graphic Communications and/or the Art and Design area) OR Two Higher and three Standard Grades at Credit level or above, OR A national qualification at SCQF Level 5 or 6 in a related subject such as Digital Media Computing, Computer Arts and Animation OR The subjects you ll study include: 3D Modelling: An Introduction, Character Modelling, Cameras, Lighting and Special Effects, Environmental Modelling, Drawing Skills, Movement Studies, Surfaces and Textures, Showreel / Portfolio Creation, Sound Editing, Video Editing, and Compositing. Career there may be employment opportunities in new media, interactive media and converging media technology Continuing study We re setting up agreements with Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of the West of Scotland City Campus North Hanover Street. Steven Aitken on 0141 271 4395 or steven.aitken@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 79
HNC COMPUTING (SCQF 7) Thinking of a career as a programmer or on the technical and support side of computing? There are still many openings available in computing and IT at all levels, despite the economy. Success in the HNC also allows you to carry on to higher level HND courses in a whole range of computing disciplines. One appropriate Higher and three Intermediate 2 courses (including at least one from Computing or Information Systems) OR One Higher and three Standard Grades at Credit Level, OR A national qualification at SCQF Level 5 or 6 in a related subject (such as Digital Media Computing, Computing: Technical Support or Software Development) OR Units of study will include: Programming with Visual Basic, Program Planning, Computer Operating Systems, Computer Architecture, Applications Software, Communications Unit and this course has a final exam. There are additional vendor courses; Microsoft Configuring Windows 7, Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Administrator and Microsoft Enterprise Desktop Technician embedded in the delivery of this award which costs 200. Eligible candidates may fund this through ILA Scotland award under current arrangements. This vendor qualification is certificated in addition to your HNC award and gives significant additional employability. Career an opportunity may arise to get an MA (Modern Apprentice) within a company Continuing study second year of HND Computing programmes, and entry into the first year of related BSc Computing Degree programmes at most universities One year, starting in August. Graham Cadger on 0141 271 2130 or graham.cadger@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk HND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (SCQF 8) This course provides a practical understanding of information technology. You also gain experience in industry standard software packages on both PC and Macintosh platforms. These include items from the Adobe CS suite, MS Project and the MS Office suite. Two Highers and three Intermediate 2 courses (including Computing or Information Systems) OR Two Higher and three Standard Grades at Credit level or above (including Computing or Information Systems) OR A national qualification at SCQF Level 5 or 6 in a related subject such as Digital Media Computing, OR The subjects you ll study may include: IT in Business Databases, Spreadsheets, Word Processing and Presentation Applications, Working in a Project Team, Information Technology Legislation and Codes of Practice, Project Management 1, Functional Areas of Business, Internet Web Technology and Security, Structured Query Language (SQL) Introduction. Embedded within this award is an Oracle vendor qualification which may make you significantly more employable. If you do not have the MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) certificate(s) then there will be an additional cost associated of 200. Eligible candidates may fund this through ILA Scotland award under current arrangements. Career working as an IT professional in a business environment Continuing study third year of degree programmes at Glasgow Caledonian University or the University of the West of Scotland City Campus North Hanover Street. Candace Lucas on 0141 271 4375 or candace.lucas@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 80 www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
HND INTERACTIVE MEDIA (SCQF 8) The course provides essential industry skills in multimedia development and programming. You will develop a range of projects that explore existing and emerging digital technologies. These will include xhtml, HTML5, CSS, Web Services, XML, C# or VB.NET, Javascript and JavaScript frameworks, ASP.Net and Silverlight. In addition, you will learn to use a range of multimedia development software including Photoshop, Illustrator, Flash and Final Cut Pro. The course will be delivered as part of a collaborative culture where students and staff can where possible negotiate projects based on individual needs. Two Higher and three Intermediate 2 courses (including Computing, Graphic Design or Information Systems) OR Two Higher and three Standard Grades at Credit level or above (including Computing, Graphic Design or Information Systems) OR A national qualification at SCQF Level 5 or 6 in a related subject such as Digital Media Computing, Computer Arts and Animation, OR The subjects you ll study include: User Interface Design, Multimedia Planning and Authoring, Digital Imaging, Sound and Video, Software Development, Web Development, Working in Teams, 3D Modelling, Interactive Fiction, Developing Interactive Products, Developing Rich Internet Application. You will also undertake an individual multimedia project in 2nd year. There is an additional vendor qualification (CIW Associate) associated with the delivery of this award which costs 200 (1st year). Eligible candidates may fund this through ILA Scotland award under current arrangements. This vendor qualification is certificated in addition to your HND award and gives significant additional employability. Career interface designer, web designer and developer, content creator, multimedia development specialist or project manager Continuing study year three at a local university or a possible opportunity to progress to the University of the West of Scotland BSc Multimedia Technology Degree delivered at City of Glasgow College. We have agreements with Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of the West of Scotland City Campus Allan Glen s / North Hanover Street. Steven Aitken on 0141 271 4395 or steven.aitken@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk, OR David Eaton on 0141 271 7207 or david.eaton@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 81 www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
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HND COMPUTER ART & DESIGN (SCQF 8) The course provides a foundation in art and design and you will develop project-based work in new media, animation, digital video and other forms of computer art. You will translate conventional art and design activities in the context of emerging computer arts and design disciplines. By introducing the creative potential of emerging digital technologies, you will gain range of skills needed for employment and Higher Education courses in art and design. Two Higher Grade passes at Grade C or above, including Art and two other passes at Standard Grade (or equivalent) at band 3 or above, OR National Qualification Art and Design (or equivalent) You ll need a portfolio of relevant work The core units you ll study include Development Drawing 1, Digital Imaging, Art and Design Context, Introduction to the Creative Industries, Graded Unit 1, Professional Studies, Graded Unit 2, Creative Project, and Visual Philosophy. Continuing study appropriate articulation agreements are in place for degree courses in art and design. David Eaton on 0141 271 7207 or david.eaton@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk HND COMPUTER NETWORKING & INTERNET TECHNOLOGY (SCQF 8) The course offers extensive specialisation in network related technologies. An important feature of this programme is that it allows you to integrate vendor training courses. These cover various vendor certifications including Microsoft, CISCO (CCNA) and CompTIA (A+). Two Higher and three Intermediate 2 courses (including a combination of the following; Physics, Mathematics, Computing or Information Systems) OR A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in Computing: Technical Support, or a related subject OR The course will include: PC Hardware and Software, Client Operating System, Network Server Operating System, Networking Fundamentals, Routing Technology, Internetworking Technology, Switching Technology, Network Fundamentals and Networking Technology. A number of vendor courses will be also embedded within the course, i.e. Cisco IT Essentials Microsoft Windows 7 and Server 2008 CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) There will be an additional cost associated with the embedding of these vendor courses and eligible candidates may fund this through ILA Scotland award under current arrangements. These vendor qualifications are certificated in addition to your HND award and gives significant additional employability. Career work in the larger telecommunications companies or with major companies working with their network Continuing study appropriate articulation agreements are in place for degree courses in art and design Chris Deegan on 0141 271 7229 or chris.deegan@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 83
HND COMPUTING: SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT (WITH GAMES OPTION) (SCQF 8) You will study towards an up-to-date qualification in many of the skills that are in demand for many different types of job in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). These include developing skills in C#, VB.NET, Java, Object Oriented Design, Object Oriented Programming, SQL Programming and Project Management. Two Higher and three Intermediate 2 courses (including a combination of the following; Physics, Mathematics, Computing or Information Systems), OR A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in Computing: Software Development, or a related subject OR Your core units will include Structured Programming, Systems Development Object Orientated Design, Object Oriented Programming (using Java), Relational Database Systems (using the Oracle Academy programme), Project Management, Professional Issues in Computing, and Computer Architecture. Embedded within this award is an Oracle vendor qualification which may make you significantly more employable. Career software development, web design and management information systems Continuing study second or third year of degree courses Graham Cadger on 0141 271 2130 or graham.cadger@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk I learned a lot of new skills at the college and they have formed the perfect stepping stone to a place at university Monica Molnar HND Computing: Software Development 84 www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk
HND COMPUTING: TECHNICAL SUPPORT (SCQF 8) The course offers many skills that are in demand for many support roles in the Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) industry including network technology. Two Higher and three Intermediate 2 courses (including a combination of the following Computing or Information Systems) OR A national qualification at SCQF Level 6 in Computing: Technical Support, or related subject, OR Your core units will include: Computer Architecture, Single User Operating Systems, Network Server Operating Systems, Client Operating Systems, Project Management, Network Technology and Data Communications. Also included in the course are the vendor courses for CISCO IT Essentials (part 1), CCNA semesters 1 and 2 and a number of Microsoft desktop and server courses. There will be an additional cost associated with the embedding of these vendor qualifications of approx and eligible candidates may fund this through ILA Scotland award under current arrangements. These vendor qualifications are certificated in addition to your HND award and gives significant additional employability. Career most companies have a network underpinning their business function so there are opportunities to gain employment supporting a company s IT infrastructure Continuing study year three at a local university. We have agreements with Glasgow Caledonian University and the University of the West of Scotland Chris Deegan on 0141 271 7229 or chris.deegan@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk BSC (HONS) MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY (SCQF 9) The course is an exciting collaboration with the University of the West of Scotland. You can join directly after your HND, and attend the college for all your classes. When you successfully complete the course, you can choose to either graduate with a BSc Multimedia Technology from University of the West of Scotland, or complete the Honours year of the course at the University s Paisley Campus. HND in a Multimedia or related discipline, for example Computing or Web Development The general admission requirements are set by the University of the West of Scotland All applications must be made via UCAS on UCAS code GP43 The modules you ll study are: Multimedia Development, Website Development, Database Systems, Advanced Flash Production, Internal Scripting and Interactive Design. You ll develop practical expertise in the professional skills required for success in a dynamic and competitive industry. Career e-commerce, corporate training and publishing, multimedia marketing or web development with independent consultancies, educational bodies, government agencies and multinational manufacturing companies Continuing study BSc (Hons) Multimedia Technology at the University of the West of Scotland s Paisley Campus, completing the Honours course over one year of full-time study One academic year for a BSc. One further year, studying at University of the West of Scotland s Paisley Campus, to obtain an Honours Degree. City Campus North Hanover Street. Steven Aitken on 0141 271 4395 or steven.aitken@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk www.cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk 85