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Digital Arts
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.
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Investing in Your Future
Read more about our investmentIn 2022, we spent part of a £2million investment from the Office for Students (OfS) on leading-edge teaching facilities in Digital Arts and Digital Technologies, including VR software and a 3D Powerwall.
We have since been awarded a further £6million, and over the next three years we will be investing part of this in our digital provision, including:
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Full Performance Capture suits and software
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Teaching screens
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Oculus Quest gaming headsets
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Black Magic cameras
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Raspberry Pi4 desktop kits
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Clevertouch screens
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AI robots
Plus, we'll also be creating a dedicated Digital Technology Hub, which will include two Cyber Securuity Labs and two Immersive Technology Labs.
What can I study?
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: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
BA (Hons) Photography
Are you passionate about the visual world and capturing important moments? This Photography degree is perfect for you.
Length: 3 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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
MSc Immersive and Creative Technologies
The MSc Immersive and Creative Technologies is designed for those that wish to pursue an academic or professional career in the exciting and constantly developing immersive technologies industries.
Length: 18 months
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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What can I do with a qualification in Digital Arts?
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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