Artificial Intelligence for Media (Taught)

Artificial Intelligence has transformed media production, opening a wealth of job opportunities in machine learning. This dynamic course offers cutting-edge skills and networking opportunities with industry giants such as Disney, Pixar, and Industrial Light & Magic, boosting your marketability and career prospects.

Why study MSc Artificial Intelligence for Media at BU?

• State-of-the-art facilities: Access industry-standard animation labs featuring Maya, Houdini, and Nuke, alongside a green screen and motion capture studio. Utilise cutting-edge tools such as Python, PyTorch, and full green screen TV and MOCAP studios, endorsed by industry leaders.

• Industry exposure: Engage with visiting speakers and alumni from top companies such as Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, and Industrial Light & Magic, gaining valuable insights and networking opportunities.

• Collaborative learning: Collaborate with peers across NCCA Master’s courses, simulating real-world teamwork, preparing you for professional environments

• Master's project showcase: Undertake a significant project showcased at the degree show attended by top recruiters from DreamWorks, Epic Games, and Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, enhancing your portfolio and career prospects.

• Comprehensive skills development: Gain practical skills in machine learning for media production, data mining, software engineering and media data analytics, preparing you to solve complex technical issues in modern computer animation

• BFX Festival: Participate in the annual BFX Festival hosted by BU, featuring a week-long schedule of inspiring talks, panels and masterclasses delivered by industry experts, fostering the next generation of artists, technicians, and engineers.

Study at the National Centre for Computer Animation (NCCA)

The NCCA is one of the most established and highly regarded centres for computer graphics and animation education and research. As one of very few research-intensive animation centres in the UK, our expertise not only ensures our courses remain at the forefront of education, but also helps to define new industry practices.

The NCCA is ranked as the UK’s top animation school, third in Europe and fourth internationally (Animation Career Review 2024 International Animation School Rankings).

Core units: Machine Learning for Media Production; Data Mining on Multimedia Data; Software Engineering for Media; Generative AI for Media; Group Project & Industry Brief; Masterclass; MSc Master Project