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Course List and Specialisations
« on: February 01, 2015, 05:42:11 PM »
This is a list of all courses offered at the academy, as well as a list of course groupings one can work for a certificate in. This is NOT an enrolment thread and you cannot enrol for courses here.

COURSE GROUPINGS
NB: This is a preliminary list and is incomplete and unfinished: as new courses are added, new groupings will be created to accomodate them.

Polymathematics
A polymathematics course is the reverse of a subject specific one. Instead of being required to demonstrate expertise in a specific area, candidates will have to use course modules from a broad range of subject areas. At least 25% of credits in polymathematics must come from either History or Literature & Writing, and at least 25% must come from Programming & Computing or Game Design.

Game Design
Game design courses are based around the artistic, creative, and design aspects of game creation. This can include tabletop RPGs or wargames, boardgames, and the creation of game settings as well as computer games. There are large overlaps with programming & computing, and most game-related programming modules can be used towards game design as well.

Programming & Computing
Programming and computing courses will deal with the use and application of programming languages. This can include theoretical programming concepts, the basics of specific languages, or courses dealing with specific applications of programming or modification of specific programs.

Literature & Writing
Literature and writing courses deal with both analytical and practical uses of the English language, in areas from poetry to novel writing. Setting design, use of words, and other themes in writing may be among the areas explored.

History
History courses can deal with approaches and factual information on any area of human history, from the stone age to recent politics. A holistic approach to the subject is encouraged.

LIST OF COURSES
Programming for the Web: Part I
NB: This is a preliminary list and is incomplete and unfinished
« Last Edit: February 04, 2015, 03:28:07 PM by Lizard »
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