BSc (Hons) Creative Media Technologies
University of Portsmouth
Key Information
Campus location
Southsea, United Kingdom
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 9,250 / per year *
Application deadline
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* for UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/EU residents | £17,000/year: international students
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Introduction
Creative technologies are rapidly becoming integral to industry and society, transforming how we consume information and interact with the world. Discover the artistry in them and become an innovative content creator who drives transformation on our Creative Media Technologies degree course.
Whether you're interested in video production, animation, web design, mobile gaming, or emerging technologies like virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR), you'll explore creative technologies and their impact on immersive experiences. By taking part in live client projects and placements, you can tailor your degree to your speciality and sharpen your knowledge and abilities in a professional environment.
You'll grow into an all-encompassing media producer ready for a career in fields such as web development, content marketing, and television and film production.
Course highlights
- Diversify your creative skills by learning about and using different digital technologies to produce outstanding media content
- Develop your professional portfolio by working on actual client projects
- Gain valuable industry experience by taking an optional placement
- Strengthen your knowledge and team-working abilities by collaborating with students from other courses in the School of Creative Technologies and Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
- Become familiar with renowned software used in the creative media industries, including Adobe Creative Cloud
- Demonstrate your technical expertise to potential employers by earning Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certifications
- Enrich your study with help from a formidable team of expert lecturers with years of industry experience and research practice
Accreditation
This course is accredited by JAMES (Joint Audio Media Education Services), a group of industry professionals and employers.
The JAMES accreditation lets potential employers know that this course gives you the relevant skills and abilities you need to work in the industry when you graduate. This gives you an edge over students who didn’t do an accredited course when you’re applying for jobs.
JAMES reviews our accreditation every three years to make sure the course content remains up-to-date with industry trends and developments. So you’ll always be learning skills relevant to your career.
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Curriculum
Modules
Year 1
Core modules
- Digital Culture and Creative Industries – 20 credits
- Introduction to Animation – 20 credits
- Sound for Moving Image – 20 credits
- Digital Filming And Technology – 20 credits
- Introduction To Interactive Development – 20 credits
- User Experience Design – 20 credits
Year 2
Core modules
- Form and Function – 20 credits
- Project Initiation and Career Management – 20 credits
Optional modules
- CGI Lighting and Look Development – 20 credits
- Creative Coding Practice – 20 credits
- Digital Identities in the Creative Industries – 20 credits
- Digital Photography – 20 credits
- Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice – 20 credits
- Interaction Design – 20 credits
- Mobile Application Development – 20 credits
- Modern Foreign Language (IWLP) – 20 credits
- Production: Camera and Editing – 20 credits
- Production: Short Film-Making – 20 credits
- Professional Experience – 20 credits
- Rich Media Website Delivery – 20 credits
- Sound Design and Music for Games – 20 credits
- Student Enterprise – 20 credits
- Virtual Reality Development – 20 credits
Placement and study abroad year
Optional modules
- CCI Work Placement – Full Year – 40 credits
- CCI Placement Plus - Full Year - 40 credits
- Creative Technologies Study Abroad - Full Year – 120 credits
- Creative Technologies Study Abroad - Half Year – 120 credits
- CCI Self-Employed Placement – Full Year – 40 credits
Year 3
Core modules
- Vocational Project Portfolio – 20 credits
- Final Year Project – 40 credits
Optional modules
- Advanced Visual Effects and Environments – 20 credits
- Applications of Virtual Reality – 20 credits
- Artificial Intelligence – 20 credits (or Real-Time Embedded Systems – 20 credits)
- Communication Design – 20 credits
- Digital Photography and Online Applications – 20 credits
- Documentary Film-Making – 20 credits
- Future Technologies – 20 credits
- Games Research – 20 credits
- Implementing Game Audio – 20 credits
- Motion Capture Applications – 20 credits
We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies.
Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry, and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.
Placement year (optional)
Between your second and third year, you can do an optional placement.
Placement is the perfect way to gain industry experience, use what you've learned so far on your course in a profession, and become more attractive to employers after graduation. You can work for a company or organisation, or you can start and run your own business. Working with other students or on your own, you can launch and grow a successful venture.
You can source your own placement or use our Creative Careers service to find your desired role. In any case, the Creative Careers team is on hand to support you throughout your placement.
Placement roles
Students have taken placements in a variety of roles, including:
- Digital Media Creative
- Content Creator
- Graphic Artist/Designer
- Custom Shoe Maker/Designer
- Virtual Reality Developer
- Junior PR Executive
Placement destinations
Students have interned with top companies and organisations, including:
- BluePrint Media
- Five by Five
- Science and Technology Facilities Council
- Briscoe PR
Some students have also freelanced during their placement.
Career Opportunities
You'll graduate from this course with a vast understanding of digital media and tools that will open any door within the creative industries.
Graduate areas
Industry areas previous students have moved into include:
- web development
- animation
- video production
- gaming
- music production
- TV production
Graduate roles
Roles previous students on this course have taken on include:
- computer games animator
- 3D modeller
- web designer
- graphics artist
- filmmaker
- broadcast journalist
- games developer
- musical technician
Ongoing careers support
Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience. You can also venture into freelancing or set up and run your own business with help from the University Startup Team.
Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.
Creative Careers
Our in-faculty Creative Careers team has extensive recruitment experience and knows the creative sector well, making it easier for students to find placements within the creative industries.
They can guide you through every step of the application process, including:
- Searching for the ideal job through their database of vacancies
- Giving tips on how to write an interesting CV that will catch employers' attention, no matter the role
- Organising mock interviews, so you can hone your technique and familiarise yourself with the recruitment environment
- Writing your startup business proposal – if you're going down the self-employment route
The team will continue to give you support throughout your placement year.
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