Existing Units
The following units have been identified by the
Games QDT as relevant to the new qualification and are currently being considered for part of the framework as either mandatory or optional units. They have been grouped into the same broad themes that have been identified as core to the new qualification. See the
Rationale page for more information on the themes and how there were identified.
Where possible, the
Code listed below provides a direct link to that unit's descriptor.
| Technical |
|---|
| Name | Code | Cr |
|---|
| 2D Animation | F209 34 | 2 |
| 3D Modelling and Animation | DE2N 35 | 2 |
| Computer Architecture 1 | DH2T 34 | 1 |
| Computer Operating Systems 1 | DH33 34 | 1 |
| Event Driven Programming | D76R 35 | 2 |
| Information Technology: Applications Software 1 | D75X 34 | 1 |
| Scripting for Interactivity | DE32 35 | 2 |
| Software Development: Abstract Data Structures | D76L 35 | 2 |
| Software Development: Developing for the World Wide Web | D76P 35 | 2 |
| Software Development: Rapid Application Development and Prototyping | DM3F 35 | 2 |
| Analysis |
|---|
| Name | Code | Cr |
|---|
| Computing: Planning | DH35 34 | 1 |
| Narrative and Genre in Computer Games | F6BX 35 | 2 |
| Professional Issues In Computing | F0N0 35 | 2 |
| Project Management for IT | F1W0 34 | 1 |
| Working Within A Project Team | DH21 34 | 1 |
| Creativity |
|---|
| Name | Code | Cr |
|---|
| Art and Design: Creative Process | DV5T 34 | 1 |
| Digital Imaging: Bitmap and Vector | F1YX 34 | 1 |
| Digital Media: Audio | DF20C 34 | 1 |
| Specialist Illustration | DV93 34 | 1 |
| User Interface Design | F1VV 34 | 1 |
| Mathematics |
|---|
| Name | Code | Cr |
|---|
| Mathematics for Interactive Computing: Fundamental Techniques | F20A33 | 1 |
| Introductory Mathematics for Computing | A5NY 34 | 1 |
| Mathematics for Interactive Computing: Essential Techniques | F20B 34 | 1 |
| Mathematics for Computing 1 | D76E 34 | 1 |
| Mathematics: Calculus and Matrices for Computing | DP8F 34 | 1 |
| Other |
|---|
| Name | Code | Cr |
|---|
| Personal Development Planning | DE3R 34 | 1 |
| Workplace Communication in English | DE1K 33 | 1 |
Legacy Units
These units have been identified as candidates for credit transfer in order to accommodate current students of the 2005 HNC in Computer Games Development wishing to continue their studies. They do not form part of the new framework for any other purpose.
| Legacy |
|---|
| Name | Code | Cr |
|---|
| Software Development: Object Oriented Programming | D76V 35 | 2 |
| Software Development: Structured Programming | DH3E 35 | 2 |
| Project Management | D76J 35 | 1 |
CategoryExistingUnits
HNC/D Computer Games Development
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