Creative Computing University of London

Overview

Studying this course:

Creative Computing focuses on the innovative application of computing technology in addition to understanding the technology itself. Gain a solid grounding in technology and focus on its application in creative contexts, such as music, visual arts and computer games.

Career opportunities

Here are some examples of the kind of roles that will be open to you:

• Games developer: You’ll be skilled in programming and animation for games and other creative apps, across platforms ranging from mobile devices through to desktop computers. The games development industry is fast-growing, resulting in a shortfall of qualified graduates.
• 3D programmer: Your advanced programming skills and knowledge of mathematics, 3D graphics and animation combine to provide key skills for this role.
• Web developer: Design and code webpages and the backend technical systems to underpin them. Build bespoke solutions or work on the latest technologies in the open source arena.
• Multimedia programmer: Your skills will enable you to build new forms of digital and interactive media and online services. You will develop creative features, such as 2D/3D models, animation, music and video for innovative multimedia products.

The Creative Computing  programme at the University of London also provides a route to a variety of higher degrees that can further differentiate you in today’s competitive employment market, or provide the basis for a career in research.

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