University Centre

Digital Arts

If you want to turn your passion for creativity into a fulfilling and exciting career, a degree in digital arts from Newcastle College University Centre will boost your skills, refine your flair and give you a creative environment where you will thrive with like-minded peers.

Our degrees will give you a broad experience of the digital arts industry where you will access first-class facilities and software such as Cinema 4D and VR headsets, Mac suites, animation, illustration and visual FX workshop, green screen facilities and screen print studios.

Getting you ready for a thrilling career in the digital industry is one of our top priorities. Not only will you learn from industry-experienced tutors, but previous students have worked on projects with TrendBible, Picto Plasma, Siemens, Tado and Penguin Books.

If you are a creative who thrives on telling stories through their work, you will love studying with us.

Investing in Your Future

FdA Film, TV and Media Production

Immerse yourself in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of visual storytelling with our Foundation Degree in Film, TV, and Media Production.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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FdA Graphic Communication

If you are innovative and love to take risks, explore your creative passion with this Graphic Communications degree.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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FdA Animation

Bring imaginative worlds to life and learn about principles of animation, character and environment design, 3D design, and stop motion.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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BA (Hons) Animation (Top-Up)

If you're passionate about digital and traditional animation, enjoy working with technology and are a natural problem solver, this is the degree for you.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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BA (Hons) Photography

Master the art of commercial photography with hands-on training in digital image capture, editing, and studio lighting, guided by industry professionals.

Length: 3 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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BA (Hons) Illustration

If you're a visual storyteller, highly creative and want to develop your passion for drawing and illustration, this degree is for you.

Length: 3 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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BA (Hons) Film, TV and Media Production (Top-Up)

Get ready for action with this BA (Hons) Film, TV and Media Production top-up degree, which will help you explore your own ideas and demonstrate your mastery of the entire production process.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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BA (Hons) Graphic Communication (Top-Up)

If you are highly creative and like to use your artistic skills to solve problems, this Graphic Communication degree could be for you.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Creative Digital Design Professional (Integrated Degree) Apprenticeship

Are you creative and passionate about digital design? Earn your degree with this Creative Digital Design Degree Apprenticeship and develop the creative and technical skills in high demand from industry.

Length: 36 months (this does not include EPA period)
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Employer Based

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MA Illustration and Digital Design

Master the skills that will set you apart in a rapidly evolving field and step into your future with an MA Illustration and Digital Design

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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Alfie Flounders

BA Hons Photography

"I love the independence of the course and being able to reflect back on the development of my skills since I started here."

Laurene Herodin

BA (Hons) Animation

"During my studies, I've received so many open-ended assignments that have given me the opportunity to explore my creativity at a professional level and see the paths it might lead me down. I've developed important professional skills, and learnt from tutors whose current industry knowledge means they are never out-of-touch - which has been fantastic in helping me secure employment."

Daily tasks:

Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

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Daily tasks:

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

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Advertising and public relations directors

Daily tasks:

Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

Median Salary

£59,250 View more

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Journalists, Newspaper and Periodical Editors

Daily tasks:

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..