This course is for you if you are planning to study for a career in IT or Computing, and have an interest in Game Development. It will develop your core knowledge, skills and understanding of many different aspects of IT and computing, and is designed to meet employer requirements in contemporary IT-related industries and careers, including the Game Development area. Units studied on the Foundation Diploma in Year 1 are: Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (Externally assessed via exam) Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (Externally assessed via exam) Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (Internally assessed) Unit 4: Programming (Internally Assessed) Additionally, you will complete TWO further internally assessed units (TBC). NB - Learners enrolled on the smaller Extended Certificate qualification will complete Units 1 - 3, plus ONE further internally assessed unit (TBC). Units studied on the Extended Diploma in Year 2 are: Unit 9: IT Project Management (Internally assessed) Unit 11: Cyber Security and Incident Management (Externally assessed via exam) Unit 14: IT Service Delivery (Externally assessed via exam). Additionally, you will complete FOUR further internally assessed units (including Unit 8: Computer Games Development).
You will need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. Applicants with full Level 2 vocational qualifications in IT with an overall Merit/Distinction will be considered alongside GCSEs in English and Maths grade 4 or above. NB - Applicants who have not yet achieved either English and Maths qualifications at minimum Grade 4 may be considered on a case by case basis. In this case, learners will be enrolled on the Extended Certificate only, and will be required to study English/Maths (as applicable) alongside the main IT course. During the interview, they will also be required to submit a good reference from a recent teacher recommending them for the course.
Student assessment is via externally assessed examinations and internally assessed portfolio work. Internally assessed work is assessed by the teaching team, and externally moderated by Pearson.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hammersmith and Fulham |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Gliddon Road, Barons Court, London, W14 9BL |
This course is for you if you are planning to study for a career in IT or Computing, and have an interest in Game Development. It will develop your core knowledge, skills and understanding of many different aspects of IT and computing, and is designed to meet employer requirements in contemporary IT-related industries and careers, including the Game Development area. Units studied on the Foundation Diploma in Year 1 are: Unit 1: Information Technology Systems (Externally assessed via exam) Unit 2: Creating Systems to Manage Information (Externally assessed via exam) Unit 3: Using Social Media in Business (Internally assessed) Unit 4: Programming (Internally Assessed) Additionally, you will complete TWO further internally assessed units (TBC). NB - Learners enrolled on the smaller Extended Certificate qualification will complete Units 1 - 3, plus ONE further internally assessed unit (TBC). Units studied on the Extended Diploma in Year 2 are: Unit 9: IT Project Management (Internally assessed) Unit 11: Cyber Security and Incident Management (Externally assessed via exam) Unit 14: IT Service Delivery (Externally assessed via exam). Additionally, you will complete FOUR further internally assessed units (including Unit 8: Computer Games Development).
You will need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths. Applicants with full Level 2 vocational qualifications in IT with an overall Merit/Distinction will be considered alongside GCSEs in English and Maths grade 4 or above. NB - Applicants who have not yet achieved either English and Maths qualifications at minimum Grade 4 may be considered on a case by case basis. In this case, learners will be enrolled on the Extended Certificate only, and will be required to study English/Maths (as applicable) alongside the main IT course. During the interview, they will also be required to submit a good reference from a recent teacher recommending them for the course.
Student assessment is via externally assessed examinations and internally assessed portfolio work. Internally assessed work is assessed by the teaching team, and externally moderated by Pearson.
