The level five higher education diploma in web, mobile, virtual and streaming
technologies is the ideal introduction to the complex and exciting world of
online, mobile and virtual reality development, it provides post further
education learners and existing software developers, electronics engineers and
electronic media developers with the fundamental skills to work in an industries
that combine software, web, mobile and virtual reality skills to develop new and
innovative interactive solutions for a wide range of industries and
applications. Key things you will learn within the course are:
• The development of browser and server-based software solutions that
are delivered through the internet.
• The production of apps that
function on mobile devices such as mobile phones, smart watches and
tablets.
• The design and creation of responsive virtual reality worlds
that can accessed through mobile and specialist VR hardware.
• The
design and construction of effective human computer interfaces for web-based
applications, mobile devices and virtual reality.
The course modules of study are:
• Introduction to Programming
• HCI and User Interface
Design
• Web Development
• VR Development
Principles
• Fundamentals of Network and Software
Security
• Responsive Web Development and Streaming
Technologies
• VR Development
• Mobile Applications
Development
• Server-Side Development PHP
• Mobile and AR
development
• Database Principles and Technologies
• Individual
Digital Solutions Project
The course is designed to take a learner with limited experience in the field
computing to being skilled in the techniques required for them to work in the
areas of virtual reality, augmented reality and mobile applications development
industries, key elements the qualification focuses on include:
Creative problem solving is core: through the course of study learners will
develop problem solving skills that allow them to meet the needs of clients and
organisations that require software to be developed to meet specific
requirements.
Client focused development: to produce interesting and engaging mobile, VR
and AR experiences learners will throughout the course develop the ability to be
innovative and imaginative in designing software solutions that are built around
the client.
Learning by doing: learners will work individually and in groups to develop
software products and experiment in practical labs to extend their learning
beyond the theoretical elements of the subject.
Security is key: within the course there is a strong focus on the
requirements to create systems that are safe to use in a VR environment and work
securely across networks and the internet creating systems that protect user
data during transmission and storage and be compliant with current
legislation.
Industry relevant: Work undertaken students will be carefully aligned with
the needs of industry through the colleges Institute of Technology and has been
informed by current industry trends and methods of operation. Learners will be
encouraged to use their career degree bursary pay for industry linked training
and events.
As with all Lincoln College HE courses starting in 2020, students will be
supported by a vocational credit bursary during each year of study
which allows them to access up to £500 of funding to spend on vocational
enhancements. Students can choose how this money is spent and the College will
provide a range of additional opportunities throughout the
year.