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National Progression Awards in Computer Games Development

Why study NPA Computer Games Development?

You will learn about the genres, trends and emerging technologies of the computer games industry. This suite of awards provides a foundation in techniques that are important to the sector, such as digital planning and design, creation of media assets, and development and testing — while also developing employability skills and Core Skills through enterprise activities.

This qualification covers core areas such as design, media assets and development. Coding is also an important part of this qualification. The award will improve learners’ computational thinking skills — an area that is gaining recognition as a vital 21st century competence — and stimulate interest in computer science among young learners.

National Progression Award (NPA) Computer Games Development at SCQF Level 4

  • Computer Games: Design (6 SCQF credit points)
  • Computer Games: Media Assets (6 SCQF credit points)
  • Computer Games: Development (6 SCQF credit points).

National Progression Award (NPA) Computer Games Development at SCQF Level 5

  • Computer Games: Design (6 SCQF credit points)
  • Computer Games: Media Assets (6 SCQF credit points)
  • Computer Games: Development (6 SCQF credit points).

National Progression Award Computer Games Development at SCQF Level 6

  • Computer Games: Design (6 SCQF credit points)
  • Computer Games: Media Assets (6 SCQF credit points)
  • Computer Games: Development (6 SCQF credit points).