Course Summary
Course Category: Disability Training Provision
‘Introduction to Gaming’ gives students the key skills needed in this flourishing industry, in a truly supportive and flexible learning environment.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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This innovative, technology-focused new course will include modules such as I.T. Skills, Computer Design, App Development, Video Editing, Photoshop, Web Design, as well as Work Experience, Numeracy, Stress Management and Job-seeking skills, offering students a route into one of the fastest growing industries in the world.
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.