BSc (Hons) Digital Arts Computing
Goldsmiths, University of London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 years
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
BSc (Hons) Digital Arts Computing
In Digital Arts Computing you will develop artistic work in conversation with critical studies. Through a series of projects for public exhibition you will explore the materialities of creative computing. This degree will prepare you to transform and lead the field of digital art.
Why study BSc Digital Arts Computing at Goldsmiths?
- This degree places you in the middle of a fast-evolving industry - digital arts computing is where some of the most exciting developments in technology and culture are currently found.
- You’ll learn the fundamentals of programming and the theory behind art and technology, but you’ll also have the chance to develop your creative practice. You’ll be making a variety of art works, building your portfolio and developing a series of projects that will be exhibited publicly.
- You’ll produce works across a diverse range of media – not just on a screen. Supported by studio technicians in state-of-the-art facilities, you will have access to motion capture, virtual reality, 360 immersive cinema and audio visual, 3D printers, laser cutters, robotics, wearable technologies, woodworking, digital sculpture and embroidery.
- We regularly invite world-class artists and curators to explain their work and engage in critical dialogue with our students. This allows you to develop a wider understanding of the contemporary art scene and how your work sits within the professional art world.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Year 1 compulsory modules
- Introduction to Programming
- Numerical Mathematics
- Critical Studies in Computational Arts I
- Graphics 1
- Generative Drawing
- Introduction to Digital Media
- Digital Arts Project 1
Year 2
Year 2 compulsory modules
- C++ for Creative Practice
- Perception and Multimedia Computing
- Critical Studies in Computational Arts II
- Digital Arts Project 2
Year 2 option modules
- Physical Computing
- Graphics 2
- Extended C++
Year 3
Your final year consists of:
30 credits of option modules from a list made available annually by the department, and a critical studies dissertation in term one a major project in term two
Year 3 compulsory modules
- Final Project in Computational Arts
- Dissertation in Critical Studies in Computational Arts
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
The explosive and ever-growing use of technology in business and commerce means that there's a whole range of different career possibilities for computing graduates. In terms of job opportunities and salaries, the IT sector is well ahead of most other industrial and commercial sectors.
Where do Goldsmiths computing graduates work?
- Some of the recent graduate level careers for computing graduates have included:
- Professional artist
- Curating and exhibition design
- Film/TV special effects and post-production
- Visual interface designer
- Computer graphics designer
- Video game developer
- Music production
- Multimedia systems analyst
- Media and entertainment industries
- Mobile App developer
- Web developer
- Computer music/sound engineer
- Interface designer
- Database manager
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