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Creative Media Computing
BSc (Hons) Creative Media Computing
FdSc Creative Media Computing
Creative media computing is the cutting edge of creative technologies.
Our courses in creative media computing are designed to give you an insight into creative applications, developing your understanding of visual and audio digital representations, techniques and applications, as well as interactive systems.
These are multi-disciplinary courses covering all aspects of current and emerging multimedia technologies, principles of information design for effective communication and approaches to software development and its management.
It emphasises creative problem solving and project management skills as well as the aesthetic and technical aspects of the medium.
Key facts
- You will develop industry-relevant vocational skills and gain experience required for employment in the digital media industries
- Extensive PC and networked computer facilities Specialist computer laboratory dedicated to computer games application and multimedia systems development
- This course responds to identified skills gaps and needs by providing you with the critical understanding, knowledge and skills needed for successful employment
- Accreditation is being sought for the honours degree from the British Computer Society (BCS) which would mean that you would gain exemption from part 1 and part 2 of the Society’s Professional Examinations
- The University is home to CAIR, a renowned research centre for applied internet research
Course content
BSc (Hons) Creative Media Computing
You will learn about the principles of digital media, giving you a grounding to go on and explore design ideas and concepts. You will investigate a wide range of digital media elements and applications including 2D and 3D graphics, animation, human computer interaction, website creation and design, video editing and audio concepts.
You will be able to use a wide variety of digital media software packages and be able to apply these to the production of a range of digital media types. You will also be able integrate these media types to produce sophisticated web sites.
In addition you will develop the skills to manage and produce artefacts within a large project working on your own and within a larger group.
Typical course content:
- multimedia authoring including creation
- manipulation and editing of graphics
- sound editing
- interaction
- web design
- computer animation
- mobile technologies
- CD-rom & DVD authoring
Career opportunities
- web designer
- careers in 3D modelling and animation
- video production and streaming multimedia
- application development
- mobile application development
- graphics
- digital audio
Assessment
Assessment is seen as an integral part of learning, and assessment criteria are linked to individual module learning outcomes. Assessment methods include practical assessments, time-constrained assessments, reports and essays, analysis of case studies, oral presentations, seminar papers, project work, portfolios, work-based assessments, examinations, vivas, and unseen class tests. Assessment will involve both individual and group based assignments.
Course duration
Full-time
3 years
Part-time
5 years
Entry requirements and applying
The general requirement for the honours degree is 240 UCAS points at A level or equivalent. In addition applicants must have five GCSE passes at grades A, B or C including Mathematics and English. See information on general entry requirements.
UCAS code: G453
Part time applicants should apply direct
FdSc Creative Media Computing
The foundation degree course is practical in nature and will provide you with a broad base of skills, theory and underpinning knowledge to design and produce communications content. The course provides an educational foundation for a range of creative, technical and management careers in the creative media industries and focuses closely on the current and future demands and needs of the workplace.
Course duration
Full-time
3 years
Part-time
2 years
Entry requirements and applying
UCAS Tariff points at GCE A Level or equivalent
UCAS code: G454
Part time applicants should apply direct
From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.
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