Bachelor's degree

In Wrexham

£ 240 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Wrexham (Wales)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why choose this course? Creative computing is the cutting edge of creative technologies.   Our courses in creative computing are designed to give you an insight into creative applications, developing your understanding of visual and audio digital representations, techniques and applications, as well as interactive systems.   These are multi-disciplinary courses covering all aspects of current and emerging multimedia technologies, principles of information design for effective communication and approaches to software development and its management.   It emphasises creative problem solving and project management skills as well as the aesthetic and technical aspects of the medium.   During the course you will learn about the principles of digital media, giving you a grounding to go on and explore design ideas and concepts. You will investigate a wide range of digital media elements and applications including 2D and 3D graphics, animation, human computer interaction, website creation and design, video editing and audio concepts.   You will be able to use a wide variety of digital media software packages and be able to apply these to the production of a range of digital media types. You will also be able integrate these media types to produce sophisticated websites.   In addition you will develop the skills to manage and produce artefacts within a large project working on your own and within a larger group.   You can also choose to study this course as a foundation year BSc (Hons) Creative Computing (4 years including foundation year)  UCAS code:I477

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Wrexham
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Mold Road, LL11 2AW

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Computing
  • Media
  • Skills and Training
  • Project
  • Design
  • IT Development
  • Systems
  • 3D
  • Animation
  • 3d training
  • IT Management
  • Management
  • Technology
  • Communication Training
  • Graphics
  • Multimedia
  • Problem Solving

Course programme

  • You will develop industry-relevant vocational skills and gain experience required for employment in the digital media industries.
  • Extensive PC and networked computer facilities. Specialist computer laboratory dedicated to computer games application and multimedia systems development.
  • This course responds to identified skills gaps and needs by providing you with the critical understanding, knowledge and skills needed for successful employment.
  • Accreditation is being sought for the honours degree from the British Computer Society (BCS) which would mean that you would gain exemption from part 1 and part 2 of the Society’s Professional Examinations.
  • The University is home to ARCLab, which specializes in research in the field of Computing and Computer Science.


Year 1 (Level 4)

Your first year contains essential fundamental material which is relevant in all of our computing programmes. You will learn both subject specific skills along with transferable skills which will increase your employability prospects.

With the support of your tutors, you will learn about some of the essential facts, concepts, techniques, design process and context of immersive technology. You will also develop skills that underpin good practice in the field of computing and game technology, e.g. laboratory tasks involving the design and creation of simple game applications. This will include developing an understanding of hardware issues, including interfacing, graphical rendering, and their impact on the overall design and performance of computer based systems. Practical hands-on project work will expose you to the concepts, techniques, and processes involved within an agile methodology such as scrum.

Core Modules

  • Digital Media Principles
  • Web Technologies
  • Computer Systems
  • Managing Data
  • Problem Solving with Programming
  • Professional Development in Computing: Information Engineering

Year 2 (Level 5)

Your second year continues teaching you the fundamentals of the discipline, and more specialist modules start to be introduced. You will deepen your knowledge of creative media technologies, concepts and approaches as well as agile methods, and mobile applications. At this level, you will also be introduced to the fundamental techniques for designing, creating and manipulating 2D interactive graphics. You will also undertake a group project, where you will formulate the specification and design of a computing/I.T. system using a variety of tools and techniques. By the end of your second year you will be able to co-operate in an effective manner with colleagues and other professionals through the development of interpersonal and communication skills, within in a project and business context using a recognised agile and software development methodologies.

Core Modules

  • 3D Modelling & Animation
  • Internet & Mobile App Development
  • Human Computer Relationships
  • Responsible Computing
  • Group Project Implementation
  • Group Project Design

Year 3 (Level 6)

Once you reach your final year, you will further develop your skills through taught modules and research, with a focus on the latest developments in your chosen discipline. You will also partake in a substantial team or individual project, which will help prepare you for the kind of tasks and situations you may encounter in the workplace. The final year practical and project work will further develop your in-depth specialist knowledge, understanding and practical skills within key areas of the discipline, as applied to effective and efficient media applications and systems that utilise and integrate a variety of media technologies and conform to a specific target market.

Core Modules

  • Project
  • Advanced Web Technology
  • Advanced Mobile Development
  • Advanced 3D Modelling & Animation
  • 21st Century Computing

The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Creative Computing

£ 240 + VAT