The innovative, fast-growing nature of the Video Game, Film and Digital Marketing industries is attractive to many creative graduates. Our courses are designed with industry in mind, giving you a head start for an exciting career within the sector!
Wondering what kind of job you could do with a Games, Film and Animation degree? On our courses you'll be taught by experienced staff from industry backgrounds, ensuring you have all the specialist, up to date knowledge and skills required to pursue your career goals after graduation. Here's how each of our courses are geared towards graduate employability, and examples of where they can take you.
Video Game Design
Our BA Video Game Design course gives you a thorough understanding of the industry's design and production principles, whilst developing your creative skills within a supportive, simulated work environment. This real-world approach is at the heart of the course and provides you with two years of studio experience before you graduate, preparing you for an exciting career within the industry.
Video Game Development
Our BSc Video Game Development course equips you with knowledge of key industry-standard tools, including Unity and Unreal, to prepare you for a career in video game and computer programming. You will have opportunities to develop your portfolio by working on professional projects with our industry partners, such as Red Bee Media and Codemasters, giving you an upper hand when joining the industry after graduation.
Video Game Digital Art
Our BA Video Game Digital Art course will ensure you have the core artistic and technical skills for your future career, delving into all aspects of 2D and 3D graphics. During the summer of first year, you will have the chance to apply your knowledge to industry-standard projects within our in-house game development studio. The work you create can form a portfolio which you can take into the professional world, enhancing your employability.
With one of our Video Game degrees you can become a Game Designer, Component Designer, Producer, Scripter, Gameplay Programmer, Game Developer, Computer Programmer, Web Application Developer, Character Artist, Environment Artist, User Interface Artist, Concept Artist or 2D Artist.
Our graduates have gone to pursue careers with respected organisations such as Codemasters, Pixel Toys, Playground Games, Rockstar, Ubisoft, Sony and EA Criterion.
Filmmaking
Our BA Filmmaking course provides you with an in depth understanding of a variety of international filmmaking conventions, including Hollywood cinema, European documentary and Bollywood film. You will apply storytelling techniques to practical production scenarios, developing skills that will enable you to kick start your career in the mainstream or entrepreneurial film sectors.
Screenwriting
Our BA Film and Screenwriting course is taught through a range of lectures and seminars, as well as practical writing workshops and production sessions. This combination of learning methods allows you to gain a thorough understanding of script to screen traditions which you can apply to your own creative practice. You will also have the possibility of working on external events, such as the Cine-Excess international film festival, where you will gain a broad range of skills to prepare you for a career in the film industry.
With one of our Film degrees you can become a Screenwriter, Producer, Director, Film Journalist, Film Archivist, Film Researcher, Marketing Manager or Teacher.
Our graduates have gone to pursue careers with respected organisations such as NBC Universal, Disney, Warner Brothers, British Film Institute and Sony Picture Classic.
Digital Marketing
On our BA Digital Marketing course you’ll find yourself immersed in professional advertising and marketing communications, working with students specialising in a range of creative disciplines. You will have the opportunity to deliver marketing solutions, or create simulated advertising campaigns for our industry links such as the BBC and Mediacom. Being taught by industry experts and working in state-of-the-art facilities means you will have a wealth of skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the digital marketing industry.
With this degree you can become a Creative Content Creator, Copywriter, Corporate-level Marketing Lead, CRM Manager, Digital Marketing Executive, Marketing Auditor, Marketing Executive, Marketing Account Manager, Marketing Research Analyst, Marketing Strategist, Social Media Manager or PR Executive.
Our graduates have gone to pursue careers with respected organisations such as PUSH, Kantar, BBC Creative, Digital Cake, Decathlon, McCann and Ping Pong Digital.
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