9-12 Course Selection Guide - Mount Eliza Secondary College

VCE (VET)INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY(Games Creation)-CERTIFICATE III (ICA30105)VCE Units 1 - 4: 10% increment available for contribution towards the ATAR.The Certificate III in Information Technology (Games Creation) program is designed to introduce and engageenthusiastic and passionate students to the game industry. The course will cover basic computer hardware, OH&S,digital imaging and building a gaming website through the use of hypertext mark up language (HTML). Studentswill also be taught web administration as well as the advanced features of Microsoft Office 2010. At this level, theemphasis is on simple game design.Training & Employment OutcomesThe Certificate III in Information Technology (Games Creation) program is an ideal introduction to enter theworld of game development. Completing this certificate course provides a pathways or entry level program for thehigher level Certificate IV and into the Diploma.The three main roles in the games industry are:• Games Designer• Games Programmer• Games ArtistThis program prepares students for employment operating under supervision as a junior games developer in theIT, multimedia and games industry.Structured Workplace Learning:At this time it is not mandatory for students in this program to undertake Structured Workplace Learning (SWL).However, the VCAA strongly recommends that students in this program undertake some work placementDay / Time / VenueChisholm Frankston – Wednesday, 1pm – 6pm123