Ayrshire College
Est. 2013Ayr
About
Ayrshire College is one of Scotland's largest colleges, serving the communities of Ayrshire from campuses in Ayr, Kilmarnock and Kilwinning. The college offers a range of computing and creative courses relevant to the games and music production industries, including a clear progression pathway from NC level through to HND in games development and sound production.
Disciplines
Courses Offered
A National Certificate covering the core skills required for games development and software development, providing a foundation for progression to HNC level study in computing and games development.
HNC Computer Games Development at SCQF Level 7, developing practical skills in games programming, design and digital media production. Covers the key technical disciplines needed for games development and provides a pathway to HND study and university-level programmes.
HND Computer Games at SCQF Level 8, building on HNC-level skills with advanced game development, 3D content creation and interactive media production. Graduates are prepared for entry-level roles in the games industry and have articulation routes to several Scottish university degree programmes.
HNC Sound Production at SCQF Level 7, developing skills in multi-tracking, recording, mixing, digital audio workstations and live sound. Provides a strong foundation in professional audio production relevant to games, music, film and broadcast industries.
HND Sound Production at SCQF Level 8, advancing skills in professional audio production, post-production and live sound engineering. Graduates are well-positioned for careers in studio recording, live events, film and television sound, and games audio, with articulation routes to degree-level study.