NC Computer Games Development – Update
The revised NC Computer Games Development was validated in early June and the award has now been coded and is available at SCQF levels 5 and 6. The new codes are GP0L 45 and GP0M 46. This revised award will replace NC Computer Games Development at SCQF level 5 (GC8R 45) and NC Computer Games: Creative Development (GG44 46) and NC Computer Games: Software Development (GG45 46) at SCQF level 6.
The subject page for this award has already been set up, so you will be able to access the Group Award Specification from there.
As part of this development, a number of units were revised or developed. Among the new units is a suite of units on computer programming. These units are non-specialist units designed to introduce learners to coding. The main difference between these units and similar (existing) units in this area is their (sole) focus on coding (as opposed to other aspects of software development). It is hoped that these units are offered in a range of qualifications.
Please see the table below for more details about these units.
| New/ Revised units | |||
| Code | Unit Title | SCQF level | SCQF credits |
| HX9V 45 | Computer Games: Design | 5 | 6 |
| HX9W 45 | Computer Games: Media Assets | 5 | 6 |
| HX9X 45 | Computer Games: Development | 5 | 6 |
| HY2F 45 | Gameplay | 5 | 6 |
| HW4X 45 | Digital Media: Still Images | 5 | 6 |
| HW4Y 45 | Digital Media: Moving Images | 5 | 6 |
| HW4W 45 | Digital Media: Audio | 5 | 6 |
| HY2D 45 | Computer Games: Portfolio | 5 | 6 |
| HY95 45 | Computer Games: Mathematics | 5 | 6 |
| HY2C 45 | Computer Programming | 5 | 6 |
| HX9V 46 | Computer Games: Design | 6 | 6 |
| HX9W 46 | Computer Games: Media Assets | 6 | 6 |
| HX9X 46 | Computer Games: Development | 6 | 6 |
| HY2E 46 | Emerging Technologies and Experiences | 6 | 6 |
| HY2D 46 | Computer Games: Portfolio | 6 | 6 |
| HY95 46 | Computer Games: Mathematics | 6 | 6 |
| HY2C 46 | Computer Programming | 6 | 6 |
For further information or queries about this award, please take a look at the qualification FAQ or contact the team.
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