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Creative Media Technologies, BSc (Hons), University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

University of Portsmouth

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About Creative Media Technologies, BSc (Hons) - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

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 Film, Media, and 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

Careers and 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

Placement year (optional)

After your second or third year, you can complete an optional work placement to gain professional experience and enhance your skills. It's also a great incentive for employers once you graduate.

You can work for a company, organisation or agency, or you can go self-employed and start your own business with fellow students or by yourself.

Whatever you decide – or even if you just want some employability advice – our Careers and Employability team can support you every step of the way.

Supporting your creative career

Our dedicated Careers and Employability team have extensive recruitment experience across a multitude of areas including the creative sector.

They can provide you with supporting and advice, 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
  • Researching placement opportunities and applying for creative opportunities 

The team will continue to support you throughout your placement year and beyond, providing you with help for up to 5 years after your graduate.

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.

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Entry requirements

112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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