ICT Course Talk

Kevin WalterCourse Leader

David LieweAcademic Review Tutor

In this session Structure of the course Modules Software Induction timetable

The course This flexible top-up degree is for

students who have successfully completed a higher education Level 5 qualification in a computing-related area

The course You will build on the skills you’ve

already developed and select appropriate modules from a wide range, relating your choices to specialist topics you have previously studied

The course You will be able to focus your

programme in information systems and database technology, computing, multimedia, games design, forensic computing or business information technology

Structure of the course Take 120 CATS of modules from the

Course Map CT6007 Individual Research Project + 90 cats of modules

Structure of the course

Other skills A “Graduate” should also have academic skills

Ability to research a topic – Google Scholar, Library databases, books, journals

Organise the information – notes, structure Write a summary, report or essay drawing on the

evidence Employers also want

Honesty, integrity Timekeeping skills Team working skills Self-directed learner – keen to update skills

The main points are: The degree structure is flexible You can change your modules But do talk to your Academic Review

Tutor if you are considering this

By the end of the year Employability

You will have the skills to work in a team and work on your own

Communication You will be able to communicate ideas

clearly to others Note: you will be very employable if you

have engaged with your studies

Support We are here to support your learning Each module has a Moodle web site

Online learning environment Lecture notes Practical exercises Tutorials Background reading Forum

It is vital that you engage with the provided material

Support You can learn from the example of

others Previous students Industry What to do and what not to do

Visit http://ct.glos.ac.uk to view a showcase of student work This site contains info about all of our

courses, jobs, news etc.

Software in the labs Adobe CS 6

Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Indesign

Autodesk Entertain Suite 2014 3DS Max, Mudbox, Maya

Unity 4 Office

Any questions?