If you're not really interested in the traditional method of getting your compulsory literacy and numeracy credits for the new SACE, you may want to consider the PC GAMING course offered at Thebarton Senior College.
This full year course gives you an opportunity to earn 40 SACE CREDITS by playing and studying various PC GAMES!
There are 3 parts to this course:
ENGLISH PATHWAYS
This component emphasises playing, interpreting and critically analysing a range of PC games. We will explore common themes and issues in the gaming world. It also involves oral presentations and writing for a variety of audiences.
MATHS PATHWAYS
This component emphasises the use of mathematics in a gaming context, including simulating random processes, functions and graphs, and statistics. You will use mathematical models to understand the games you are playing.
MEDIA STUDIES
In this component, you will explore games in a wider context, especially the areas of violence in games, the portrayal of women in games and game advertising.
This course is offered on TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS from 1.20 - 5.00 pm.
More information can be obtained by contacting us on game4sace@tsc.sa.edu.au.
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