Digital Media Computing (Hons)

Overview

What's covered in the course?

In the first year you will learn underlying principles of computer science, as well as visual design and human computer interaction, bringing these together through a collaborative innovation project.

During the second and third year of this Digital Media Computing course at Birmingham City University you will explore more in-depth the areas of web application development, digital media processing, media production and 3D modelling and animation. You will have opportunities to work on real world projects through a major group project in year two, as well as undertaking an individual project in the final year.

You will develop key transferrable skills, such as teamwork, reflection and self-awareness. You’ll also gain analytical skills through coursework tasks, as well as enhancing your problem solving using a range of systems and technologies.

You will have the option to undertake an industrial placement after your second year, gaining valuable work experience, and on the course you'll acquire skills in web technology, programming, animation, 3D modelling, video production, human-computer interaction and interface design to develop web and interactive digital media applications.

Why Choose Us?

• Graduates from this programme have the computing and multimedia skills to apply the latest technologies, as well as the versatility, needed to succeed in a constantly evolving, challenging industry.
• You will learn from an experienced team of academics and practitioners who offer not only academic expertise, but also current industry relevance, practice and business acumen.
• You will be based at our City Centre Campus which houses cutting-edge facilities, including the largest University TV studio, within a purpose-built Media Centre at The Parkside Building.
• Creative network opportunities, multimedia events and guest speakers bring the insights, contacts and the realities of the media world to your studies.
• The School is recognised both nationally and internationally for the high quality of our teaching, research and extensive industry partnerships. It is also established as one of the leading academies for Microsoft and Cisco Systems.

• The course involves project-based learning, which enables you to work in teams while developing web and multimedia applications and solving technical problems – as you would in the workplace.

Employment Opportunities

The University is committed to preparing you for your future career and giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market. The University’s Graduate+ programme, an extracurricular awards framework, is designed to augment the subject-based skills that you will have developed throughout the programme with broader transferable skills which will enhance your employability options upon.The Digital Media Computing (Hons) course at Birmingham City University.