Creative Media

Want to tell stories that inspire change? This hands-on course helps you find your voice and tackle real issues through film, photography, animation, immersive media, and more. Learn from industry experts and build the skills to make an impact.

Shape the future of media
Future-proof your career with industry-led and tech-focused training where innovation, entrepreneurship and ethical practice prepare you to thrive and make a difference.

Produce bold, impactful work with industry experts
Find your creative voice across photography, video, sound, animation, and digital media – supported by award-winning tutors and working on real projects with names like the BBC and ITV.

Bring ideas to life with world-class facilities
Work with outstanding equipment in state-of-the-art spaces – including green screen studios, animation rostrums, a cinema, sound suites, and an Immersive Media Lab.

This course is for you if...

• you want to explore video, photography, animation, sound and digital media – and discover your creative voice

• you love experimenting and want the freedom to specialise or combine different media in your own way

• you're keen to build a professional portfolio, work on real-world projects, and get your work seen

• you’re excited to learn from industry experts and use top-notch studios, kit and creative spaces.

Course Modules

Year 1
You will explore what creative media means to you by making a series of short, critically framed, practical projects. You will investigate narrative expression and cultural context in disciplines including still and moving image, sound, interaction and animation. You will also work beyond the University on a live industry brief and public exhibition or screening that will introduce professional working methods and audience reception.

Year 2
You will study advanced media practice and explore critical frameworks for your work. Experimentation and developing your creative voice are at the heart of this part of the course. You will collaborate with industry partners on a socially-engaged media project and gain professional confidence. Study of media theory will enhance your academic skills and media creation process. There is also opportunity to study abroad in stage 2.

Final year
The final year is about your passions, interests and ambitions. You complete two major self-directed projects in independent practice and collaborative practice. Hone your research skills in a dissertation and prepare for your future career in our professional module. You have the opportunity to showcase your achievements in a substantial public exhibition. We also provide one-to-one mentoring by industry professionals and the opportunity to meet and network with potential employers.

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Assessment is 100% coursework

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly.