Creative Computing

In an era where digital innovation drives nearly every industry, creative computing sits at the intersection of art, design, and computer science. It empowers you to harness computing tools for imaginative expression, allowing you to build interactive systems, virtual realities, AI-driven art, and immersive experiences.

As the world becomes increasingly digitized, companies across various sectors, including entertainment and media, education, and healthcare, are seeking professionals who can think creatively while utilising advanced technological skills. This course enables you to develop critical problem-solving abilities, adaptability, and a deep understanding of user-centered design; preparing you for diverse career paths in pioneering research and innovative applications, such as generative art, game design, and interactive storytelling, which are transforming how we interact with technology.

Ultimately, this course equips you not only with technical proficiency, but with a future-facing outlook allowing you to contribute to the shaping of digital cultures and identity. The University of Salford is at the heart of technological innovation in the North, and our base at MediaCity UK serves as a platform for students to engage directly with industry through live briefs, behind-the-scenes tours, networking events and more.

You will

• Develop programming proficiency across a range of disciplines, enabling you to build creative digital projects.

• Create digital art, graphics, and multimedia, developing your unique identity as a creative technologist.

• Develop skills to think critically and solve problems using technology in creative ways.

• Learn to work with data for creating meaningful, informative and aesthetic visualisations.

• Build skills in teamwork, communication, and managing large-scale creative technical tasks.

Placement options are also available

Course Modules

Year 1

• Programming and Generative Art
• Front-end Development
• Introduction to Creative Play
• Physical Computing
• Introduction to JavaScript
• Creative Computing in the Arts and Society

Year 2

• Creative Collaboration
• Artificial Intelligence
• Mathematical Practice in Creative Computing
• Interaction Design and The Internet of Things
• Full-Stack Development
• XR Design

Year 3

• Creative Industry Challenge
• Computational Ethics Project
• Mobile and Web Project
• Generative Art Project
• Digital Arts Exhibition

This programme is assessed via coursework, not exam. Assessment methods include a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance, presentations, and your final year major project. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.