BSc (Hons) Combined Award Creative Computing

Bath Spa University
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Bachelor's degree

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Are you excited by the collision of computing and creativity? Have you ever wondered how to code beautiful web apps, bring stories to life through animation, or build those intuitive little smartphone games that you just can’t seem to put down? Our Creative Computing course could be for you.

Creative Computing (Combined Award) provides an opportunity to gain fundamental computing and digital design skills, alongside studying another Bath Spa University subject. We offer several Creative Computing combinations across a number of disciplines:

Business & Management : A2Y6
Contemporary Arts Practice : W1I1
Creative Writing : 78G3
English Literature : 7Y54
Film and Screen Studies : M53W
Heritage : 39G5
History : 4CV5
History of Art & Design : I1V3
Media Communications : 672N
Publishing : R2Y6
You’ll explore how computing (programming, algorithmic thinking and digital creativity) intersects with the issues and themes raised by your other subject. This can generate new tools, working practices and artefacts, advancing your study in surprising and valuable ways.

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About this course

Code, create, design and collaborate in our innovative Creative Computing (Combined Award) course.

Learn by making. Build imaginative games, web apps, digital interfaces and interactive artworks.
Network and collaborate. Work with like-minded students, software specialists and creative partners.
Become future-proof. Graduate as an in demand fusion of creative thinker and technical expert.

This course is designed carefully to address a clear need in industry for individuals who have both a range of digital skills, and the ability to be highly creative. The curriculum is co-designed with industry partners and maintains a close relationship with creative enterprises and tech companies throughout to ensure that students receive the knowledge that will help them transition seamlessly into the world of work.

We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below:

A Level - Overall Grades CCC - CDD are accepted.
BTEC - Extended Diploma in Performing Arts or related subject Merit, Merit, Merit (MMM) accepted.

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4.7
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  • Bath Spa was truly something, if one thing I had to change that would be library. People really loved the campus, very pretty.
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  • It was so good. The experience was good
    ← | →
  • Courses were amazing, I had a nice time in all, thanks for everything.
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Student's Review

5.0
13/05/2019
About the course: Bath Spa was truly something, if one thing I had to change that would be library. People really loved the campus, very pretty.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student's Review

5.0
13/05/2019
About the course: It was so good. The experience was good
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Student's Review

4.0
13/05/2019
About the course: Courses were amazing, I had a nice time in all, thanks for everything.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Leah

4.5
10/05/2019
About the course: Uni experience was supportive and they cooperated a lot in my illness.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes

Lydia

5.0
21/04/2019
About the course: The university is good and you will a good vibe there. The social aspect is so good.
Would you recommend this course?: Yes
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2019

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The average rating is higher than 3.7

More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months

This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years

Subjects

  • Computing
  • Java
  • HTML
  • Animation
  • Design
  • Web
  • Project
  • Industry
  • Joint
  • Programming
  • Digital Design
  • Web Apps
  • Creative Computing
  • UX Design
  • Visual
  • Programming primer
  • CodeLab
  • Mobile Application Development

Course programme

Year 1

Master the basics. Start your journey through Creative Computing (Combined Award) by developing key skills in computing and digital design. We provide an induction to computer science (binary, hardware, operating systems, networking) and probe the social and ethical consequences that are distinct to the digital age. Weekly skills workshops expose you to the basics of web development, physical computing (Arduino, Raspberry Pi) and object-oriented programming. Specific modules on creative problem solving, interface design and coding for the visual arts are available to joint or major route students.

Indicative Modules:

· CodeLab I (Java and HTML5 programming primer)

· Digital Practice (non-linear storytelling)

· Visual Coding (coding for the visual arts)

· Introduction to Computing (computer science fundamentals)

· Interface Design (visual / UX design for devices)

· Ideation and Creative Problem Solving (find new ways of solving problems)

Year 2

Enhance your digital skill set. Core module, Codelab II introduces the C family of programming languages. We introduce agile methodologies of production and teach you how to deploy event listeners and Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to create interactive, data driven programs. Joint and major route students can access a suite of modules that include Games Design, Digital Animation, Web and Mobile Application Development, Emerging Technologies, and Industry-Informed Projects.

Indicative Modules:

· CodeLab II (extend your programming skills to C++)

· Digital Animation (a practical introduction to the field)

· Games Design (a practical introduction to game-making and the games industry)

· Web and Mobile Application Development (databases and responsive web apps)

· Emerging Technologies (experiment with and ideate on new-to-market tech)

· Industry-Informed Projects (work on live briefs set by industry partners)

Year 3

Kickstart your career. You’ll enhance your software development knowledge, while setting yourself up for success in the tech / creative industries. One third of your time is spent developing a significant digital artefact. This work becomes the centrepiece of a compelling, industry-focused creative portfolio. Major route students can extend their knowledge of the gaming or animation pipelines in the modules, Games Studio and Advanced Animation. Joint award students are given the opportunity to undertake an industry placement.

· Practice-based Project (pursue a large-scale personal work)

· Animation Studio (extend your animation skills into 3D)

· Games Studio (game-making and commodification)

· Software Project Management (how to lead large software projects)

· Professional Practice with Industry Placements (work experience with an industry partner)

Course assessment

Creative Computing (Combined Award) is almost entirely coursework assessed. You’ll deliver a varied and balanced collection of artefacts including showreels, experiment portfolios, prototype software, interactive stories, digital interfaces and web apps. Project work is supported by contextual essays, reflective commentaries, sketchbooks, reports, pitches, presentations, debates and b/vlogs.

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