1. ICT Course Talk Kevin Walter Course Leader David Liewe Academic Review Tutor

2. In this session  Structure of the course  Modules  Software  Induction timetable

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. Structure of the course  Take 120 CATS of modules from the Course Map  CT6007 Individual Research Project  + 90 cats of modules

7. Structure of the course

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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

12. 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 workhttp://ct.glos.ac.uk  This site contains info about all of our courses, jobs, news etc.

13. Software in the labs  Adobe CS 6  Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere, Flash, Indesign  Autodesk Entertain Suite 2014  3DS Max, Mudbox, Maya  Unity 4  Office

14. Any questions?