HND/HNC Mobile Game and Application Development


The Mobile Game And Application Design and Development course focuses on providing students with a solid foundation in the technical skills needed to be successful in the emerging field of mobile application design and development. They'll gain a strong knowledge of multiplatform mobile technologies and tools.

Students will be able to apply industry standard software tools and techniques to production processes and the creation of mobile applications. From scripting and coding to digital drawing and 3D animation, the program will cover the fundamentals you need to start a dynamic career in this fast-paced environment. Tools and techniques are evolving rapidly creating a demand for mobile application designers, developers, artists and application testers. HNC students will study e–Commerce, web design, multimedia applications and project management in the first year of the course.

Modules

Unit
Number
Unit
 Unit
levels		 Unit
Credit
1 Business Skills for e–Commerce 4 15
2 Computer Systems 4 15
3 Employability and Professional Development 4 15
4 Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation 5 20
8 Management of Projects 4 15
9 Systems Analysis and Design 4 15
14 Website Design 4 15
18 Procedural Programming 4 15
20 Event Driven Programming Solutions 4 15
31 Knowledge–based Systems 4 15
33 Data Analysis and Design 4 15
35 Web Applications Development 4 15
37 Digital Image Creation and Development 4 15
38 3D Computer Modelling and Animation 4 15
39 Computer Games Design and Development 4 15
41 Programming in Java 4 15

Attendance

HND: Full time – 2 half days (1:15pm – 7pm)
HNC: Part time – 2 evenings (6pm – 9pm)

Assessment

All modules will include significant portfolio or assignment work. Some modules may include exam or in–class assessment.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be able to demonstrate Mathematics and English Language proficiency to at least GCSE grade C level or equivalent
AND
80 UCAS points with a minimum of 60 points from A2 Levels or equivalent
or
BTEC National Certificate grade PP, BTEC National Award grade M
or
Access to HE Diploma full award
If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience please consult the UCAS tariff tables or contact us before applying.

Other Requirements

Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process.
Those who do not meet the entry requirements may be offered an alternative course.

How to apply

Application forms can be obtained directly from the college.

Further Study

You have the option to progress to a full BSc honours degree in a computing/IT subject. Some student will choose to undertake specialists routes such as BSc honours in Software Engineering or Games Development

Contacts for further information

robert.bowker@tcat.ac.uk 01952 642530 or
thelma.smith@tcat.ac.uk 01952 642319


 Key Facts

Awarding Body
Edexcel

Level of Study

   level 4/5

Duration

2 years full time

Fees

tbc

Contact

robert.bowker@tcat.ac.uk or
thelma.smith@tcat.ac.uk