Combine creative flair with a technical grounding on this immersive creative computing degree course in London. With access to state-of-the-art computing tools, you will utilise emerging technologies and learn about interactive systems, web and mobile technologies, digital art and multimedia streaming.
The course’s raison d'être has been shaped by industry demands. The boundary between digital and creative roles is blurring all the time, and few graduates have the combination of skills employers are looking for. As such, our creative computing course arms students with a portfolio of artistic, design and technical skills through an exciting and flexible programme.
You will explore how computing and digital technologies can enhance creativity and develop the skills and knowledge to become a creative professional within the media and arts industries. The course focuses on two distinct pathways to give you an understanding of computing and digital technologies across the spectrum.
During your first year, you’ll gain a solid grounding in technology and focus on its application in creative contexts, as well as skills in designing computer applications, developing your technological creativity and investigating the process of new media development using programming languages.
In years two and three, you’ll have the opportunity to either concentrate on the artistic aspects of the subject or take a more scientific approach. The course can be shaped to meet your own personal passions.
This highly versatile degree prepares you for a range of careers within the computing and digital technologies sector. Are you ready to become a creative-techie hybrid?
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 Modules include:
Human Computer Interaction (HCI)
Creative Coding
Introduction to Immersive Technologies
Web Design and Databases
Themes for Contemporary Culture
Year 2 Modules include:
Computer Networks and Cyber Security
Immersive Technology Concepts
Digital Media Creation and Streaming
Cross Departmental Elective
Cross Institutional Elective
Big Ideas and Philosophies
Optional placement year
After your second year, you are able to choose to undertake an optional work placement year in the digital technology industry.
Year 3: Creative computing pathway modules include:
In this pathway you will gain knowledge of skills that are very much in demand and combine creative flair with a technical grounding. These skills include interactive systems, web and mobile technologies, digital art and multimedia streaming.
Research methods
Creative Coding Advanced
Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Final Major Project
Dissertation
Year 3: Immersive technology pathway modules include:
Immersive technologies is an emerging field which is highly sought after in a number of sectors including retail, e-commerce, engineering, art, entertainment, gaming, story-telling, and healthcare.
You will gain first-hand experience of developing immersive experiences using state of the art computing tools and technologies.
Research methods
Immersive Technologies and Industry
3D modelling and Animation
Programming for Immersive Experience
Final Major Project
Dissertation
Course Details – Assessment Method
You will learn through a combination of practical workshops and class-based learning. You’ll be assessed through artefacts, projects and presentations which may be combined with some coursework.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
I150
Institution code:
R06
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
64 Tariff Points from accepted Level 3 qualifications.
Students will also be expected to possess five GCSEs (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent (including English) .
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
5.5
IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each subtest.
TOEFL (iBT)
72.0
TOEFL IBT with 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17
PTE Academic
42.0
PTE Academic or SELT: 42 overall with minimum 42 in each subtest.
Trinity ISE
Trinity College London - B2 SELT ISE II. Pass Overall with Pass in each component.
Please view our website for full English Language requirements and options. If you have any questions please email international@rave.ac.uk