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Study Details: 1 Year
Our MSc Creative Computing course will prepare you for advanced professional roles within the fields of creative technology. This experimental approach will challenge you to apply complex computational thinking to create sophisticated outcomes, enhancing your awareness of creative computing practices and methodologies.
The curriculum will help you engage with advanced programming, write code, prototype, and develop software for creative computational applications. The course will foster an advanced understanding of professional technologies and workflows, enabling you to systematically and creatively resolve complex issues. The course focuses on designing digital experiences within the context of creative practices. With a research-led approach, you will explore the boundaries between technology and creativity and their symbiotic relationship. Through project-based learning, you will enhance your skills in programming languages, physical computing, and software development for creative practitioners.
The course encourages a critical approach to creative computing, considering social and ethical implications and promoting inclusivity and diversity in technology use. By the end, you’ll have a professional approach to computational practice ready for large-scale projects in the creative digital sector or within the digital technology sector more broadly.
Why study with us
We typically require an honours degree of 2:1 or above. Applicants should have a good working knowledge of programming gained from work, university study, or personal interest. Details on your programming experience should be included as part of your application.
Those with industry experience or relevant skills from non-traditional backgrounds are encouraged to apply, including individuals currently employed. If you’re unsure about your eligibility, please contact us for guidance before applying.
Specialist skills in the field of Creative Technologies are in high demand. Upon completion of this course, you’ll have gained specialised skills tailored to your chosen project focus, equipping you for a wide array of roles within the cultural and creative industries. You’ll emerge with a deep, practical understanding of computational technologies, alongside advanced computing and coding expertise. The course will improve your analytical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities, preparing you for a successful and dynamic career in the intersection of arts and technology.
This course prepares you for a career in a variety of disciplines related to creative computing, including:
Creative technologist
Creative developer
Web developer
Digital project manager
Web and mobile app development
Producer roles within digital agencies
Computer graphics designer
Software developer
Digital strategist
Interface and interaction designer
Arts and live events technologist
Core practice and context in Creative Computing (60 credits)
Advanced technical skills in Creative Computing (20 credits)
Dialogue, debate, and domain knowledge in Creative Computing (10 credits)
Professional technical skills in Creative Computing (20 credits)
Advanced critical context in Creative Computing (10 credits)
Major project (60 credits)
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