MRes Creative Computing
University of the Arts London
Key Information
Campus location
London, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
1 year
Pace
Full time
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Introduction
MRes Creative Computing
You will be introduced to innovative research methods, the knowledge domain of creative computing and research design in an interdisciplinary context.
The course specifically supports progression to MPhill/PhD both within the Creative Computing Institute and elsewhere. It is a good fit for someone looking to develop a research career in academia or industry. And for someone who wants to know how research is carried out in the interdisciplinary domain of creative computing.
As a student at the UAL Creative Computing Institute you will study in a specialist and research rich environment.
The Institute provides dedicated technical resources and access to an Institute wide lecture program and further opportunities to engage with Institute researchers and practitioners through additional events, seminars and workshops.
By studying at the UAL Creative Computing Institute, you will join at network of creative researchers excited by the potential of computational technologies.
As an MRes student you will engage with the following core Creative Computing Institute research themes:
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Methods 1: Creative Computing Research Methods
This unit introduces interdisciplinary methods for creative computing research. You will look at qualitative and quantitative methods including those from the fields of computer science and participatory design.
Methods 2: Domain Knowledge and Creative Computing
An introduction to the key domains of knowledge at play in creative computing research. You will develop a literature review based on concepts developed in this unit.
Creative Coding for Research
A practical unit that develops key coding skills to support creative computing research and contains applied project work. You will be introduced to key tools and frameworks with which to undertake computing research.
Methods 3: Computational Research Ethics
This unit looks at the key research methods for creative computing specifically including defined approaches to working with people and technology.
You will:
- Be introduced to applied ethical frameworks for undertaking creative computing research
- Develop a method statement and ethical evaluation for a proposed research project
Research Design and Experimental Data in Creative Computing
This unit will introduce you to innovative approaches to generating research data developed by Institute researchers.
You will:
- Practically explore machine learning and creative AI in the context of creative computing research
- Specifically explore research design with experimental data and tools
Research Project
You will undertake self-directed research project which will be submitted as a draft academic paper, a formal PhD proposal or a creative presentation of research with an accompanying thesis.
Program Outcome
- Lectures and seminars
- Studio/lab-based practice and masterclasses
- Project work
- Technical Tuition
- Collaborative problem-solving and group work
- Independent Study
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be well placed to work in the following areas:
- Technology Research
- Academic Research
- Creative AI
- Creative Technology
- User Research and Testing
- Interdisciplinary Research
- Research Software Development
- Digital Product Development