University of Salford
BSc (Hons) Creative Computing
Manchester, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2024
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,040 / per year *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* full-time International students; Home students £9,250 per year
Introduction
People who can both design and prototype interactive technology are in high demand within the creative industries. There are many opportunities that span from web and user experience work, all the way through to corporate research and development, marketing and branding, museum and galleries, E-Commerce, gaming, simulation, virtual production, and extended reality (XR) - these are just some of the sectors you might choose to enter with a Creative Computing degree.
According to the World Economic Forum, “We stand on the brink of a technological revolution that will fundamentally alter the way we live, work, and relate to one another”. The emergence of digital technology and its impact on the creative economy is having a disruptive effect on society. These changes make an urgent call for the development of professionals with “createch” skills, able to effortlessly blend creative and technical proficiency in solving real-world problems.
This programme has been designed to develop professionals equipped with the skills and the confidence to use computing technology as a creative and expressive medium.
Over the course of three years, you will develop into a digital maker, equipped with creative problem-solving skills and an in-depth understanding of well-established and emergent technologies.
You will:
- Use computing technology as a creative and expressive medium to solve real-world problems
- Develop your understanding of the key debates and future directions of computing technology
- Develop entrepreneurial and managerial skills, working in multidisciplinary teams
- Have opportunities to engage with leading creative computing industries in collaborative projects and briefs
- Develop your professional identity, network and community
Ideal Students
This is for you if...
- You like to experiment and get things working
- You are passionate about digital technology and interaction design
- You are creative, inquisitive and inventive
Curriculum
The curriculum within this Creative Computing program will hone your creative and technical abilities by equipping you with the capability to solve a range of challenging design problems:
Modules focused on technical and specialist skills will provide you with proficiency and confidence in a range of cutting-edge technologies, coding, programming languages and development techniques.
Industry-led collaboration briefs will develop your design thinking, team-based and management skills, working on complex briefs set by our industry partners. These briefs will open opportunities for industry placements along with a strong portfolio showcasing your work.
Modules centred on critical contextual skills will provide you with the conceptual tools and research skills to critically analyse your creative practice, leading to the production of a dissertation in your final year.
Lastly, the module ‘Professional Development’ will help you to form a professional identity, clear strategy, and online portfolio for the successful start of your career.
The Creative Computing degree runs over three years and is designed to progressively build competence across both skill-based technologies and creative problem-solving. The modules are intertwined and provide both theoretical and practice-based learning opportunities, building confidence as you progress. Don't worry if some of these concepts are new to you - you will be supported by your tutors along the way, helping to prepare you for rewarding professional employment when you graduate.
Year one
- Creative Coding Foundations
- Maths for Computing
- Introduction to Creative Play
- Web Design and Development
- Generative Art
- Creative Collaboration
Year two
- Backend development
- Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to XR Design and Development
- Dissertation Preparation
- Physical Computing
- Games and Virtual Worlds
Year three
- Professional Development
- Digital Project Management
- Creative Industry Challenge
- Dissertation
- Major Project
Career Opportunities
Upon graduation, students will apply their skills to a range of existent as well as emerging roles, including but not limited to Web development (Front/Backend), App development, Game Development, Multimedia, Interface Design, XR, VR, AR, and Digital Project Management.
You might choose to pursue Master or PhD level study.