Creative Industries
Discover your passion within digital technologies and
media production
Creative Industries
Discover your passion within digital technologies and media production
Top 25
Ranked 21st out of 121 universities in the UK
The Guardian University Guide 2022
5th
in the UK for our amazing student support – out of 131 institutions
WhatUni Student Choice Awards 2019
Top 25
Ranked 25th in the UK for student satisfaction
National Student Survey 2021
Join us at our upcoming Applicant Days
Our 2023 Applicant Day dates:
10:00 - 14:00 Saturday 11 February
12:30 - 16:30 Wednesday 15 February
12:30 - 16:30 Wednesday 8 March
10:00 - 14:00 Saturday 25 March
Kickstart your career in digital technologies
Work with industry experts and companies
Access partnerships with HP, Twitch, VICON, ARRI and more
Attend regular gaming conventions and film festivals
Attend events with businesses across the sector
Learn from industry experienced lecturers
Our staff include BAFTA, Oscar and award winners
£35 million Tech Park
Access industry standard equipment and software
Creative Industry courses
Combine practical projects with traditional study, whatever your discipline
Prepare for your career in the creative industries with project work, industry facilities and networking opportunities as you learn from award-winning lecturers.
Select a learning level
- All
- Undergraduate
- Postgraduate
BA (Hons) 3D Animation and VFX
- Field trips to international film festivals, major VFX studios and industry conventions
- Work with external clients to produce real life work to a brief
- Industry partners including HP, Vicon and Avid
- Learn from Max Tyrie - 2-time BAFTA winner
- Networking opportunities with professional associates
- Develop your career profile on IMDB
BA (Hons) Audio Production and Music Technologies
- Learn to create professional-level audio projects
- Master industry-standard equipment in our Professional Recording Studio
- Learn from our expert and award-winning staff
- Prepare for a range of careers from professional studio work to audio design on video games, TV, film and advertising
BA (Hons) Commercial Music (Platform One)
- Study on-campus on the Isle of Wight.
- Explore musical development and audio production.
- Prepare for your career in commercial music.
BA (Hons) Digital Film Production
- Learn from professional filmmakers and experienced practitioners
- Gain vital on-set practice experience
- Develop the skills you need to succeed in filmmaking
- Gain practical experience and classes with industry professionals and experienced filmmakers
BA (Hons) Digital Film Production and Screenwriting
- Join the four-day filmmaking residential — discover writing and development, pre-production (props, casting, costumes), shooting on location, post production, marketing, and opening night
- Benefit from partnerships with ARRI Certified Film School, AVID, Sussex Film Office, and BlackMagicDesignÂ
- Choose practical modules exploring work as a Production Manager, Assistant Director and Script Supervisor
- Expand your business skills as you prepare for your career in filmÂ
BA (Hons) Esports
- Explore business, gameplay, and sports science.
- Compete in single and multiplayer games events.
- Learn from expert and experienced staff.
- Work with established industry partners.
BA (Hons) Esports and Sports Media
- Explore esports business and gameplay strategy.
- Work with established industry partners including Twitch and HP.
- Examine relationships between sport and the media.
- Specialise in topics like sports photography, graphics, commentary, film, filming and journalism.
- Be able to join the University esports society: Chi Challengers.
BA (Hons) Games Design and Development
- Learn essential skills like coding and art asset creation
- Explore specialist areas like motion capture
- Complete large scale game development group projects
- Learn from award winning industry professionals
BA (Hons) Media and Communications
- Develop your critical thinking, practical and workplace skills.
- Explore media and its role in society.
- Learn from industry experienced guest speakers.
- Study modules from across the department.
BA (Hons) Screen Acting and Film Production
- Gain a comprehensive screen acting training, with options to expand your skillset as a performer.
- Explore a wide range of digital film production practices, techniques, and technologies.
- Learn from award-winning and experienced staff from across the creative industries.
- Develop spotlight skills in horse riding, driving, climbing, weaponry and combatÂ
- Become part of a collaborative community and work with students from other courses.
BA (Hons) Screenwriting
- Learn to write for TV, film, and games across as variety of genres
- Collaborate with Digital Film Production students to see your screenplays come to life
- Gain an insight into the industry with special guest speakers and regular workshops
- Smaller class sizes for better learning
BA (Hons) Sports Media
- Examine relationships between sport and the media.
- Benefit from partnerships with ARRI Certified Film School, AVID. Twitch and HP.
- Specialise in topics like sports photography, graphics, commentary, film, filming and journalism.
- Learn from industry guest speakers.
- Study in small student groups.
BSc (Hons) Digital Film Technologies
- Join the four-day residential filmmaker bootcamp and explore all aspects of creating a film
- Benefit from partnerships with ARRI Certified Film School, AVID, BlackMagicDesign, and VICON
- Study at the £35 million Digital Technology ParkÂ
- Explore all the topics you need to make a short film or movie
- Learn from industry professionals and award winning guest speakers
- Graduate ready to make an impact in the workplace
Study in the £35 million Tech ParkÂ
Use industry standard equipment and software throughout your studies
Work with other students and use the same technologies and equipment as employers to prepare you for work after you graduate.
Attend industry eventsÂ
Take part in University trips to industry events and networking opportunitiesÂ
Past students have attended international film festivals, professional film shoots and industry conventions including esports tournaments.
Get practical experience
Choose a degree with hands-on experience with industry technology and softwareÂ
Prepare for life after you graduate by developing skills you will use in the workplace.
Learn from award winning industry lecturers
Be taught by staff with real experience in the creative industries
Head of Animation and VFX
Max is a two time BAFTA winning animator with over 20 years experience in the VFX industry.
Senior Lecturer in Esports
Rams ‘r2k’ Singh has been in the world of Esports for more than 20 years. Rams has been playing games for most of his life then when Quake 3 Arena came in 1999.
Professor of Film, TV and Games Composition
Stephen is an award-winning British Film, TV and Video Game composer, known for his versatility and for his emotionally charged and expressively powerful music.
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