EduQual Diploma in Creative Computing (SCQF Level 8) (Online).

01Overview

What this programme is.

This Qualification is intended to provide Learners with the opportunity to develop broad and integrative knowledge and skills, together with wider technical knowledge, in the field of Creative Computing. The Qualification develops a range of concepts, principles, approaches and practices at the national and international levels. Learners will have a wide range of opportunities to become more profound thinkers, able to objectively and critically assess situations, ask tough questions, solve problems, anticipate change and pro-actively implement solutions to meet challenges arising from a range of situations.

The EduQual Diploma in Creative Computing (SCQF Level 8) is a Qualification equivalent to a Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Qualification at Level 5. It offers Learners the knowledge and skills needed to develop an understanding of the models, tools and techniques used in the field of creative computing. The Qualification has been mapped to the National Occupational Standards in computing, and Learners will be able to develop the competencies they need to enter work in this discipline.

02What you’ll gain

Outcomes for graduates.

• 01Apply theoretical understanding of creative computing to complex and current creative computing issues and the impact of the external environment, with a view to improving creative computing practice
• 02Critically reflect upon own creative computing skills and thereby allow Learners to prepare for future roles within their organisation
• 03Gain a critical insight into contemporary research and leading-edge practice within the field of creative computing
• 04Develop a lifelong learning attitude to education and training
• 05Develop considerable autonomy in their learning and enhance their ability to plan, implement and evaluate consultancy projects in a group context
• 06Demonstrate originality and enterprise in approaching complex issues relating to creative computing
• 07Demonstrate self-direction, initiative and autonomy in research and scholarship towards solutions to organisational problems in creative computing
• 08Critically evaluate proposed solutions to creative computing problems.