MSc in Advanced Computing - Creative Technology

Games consoles and mobile devices are now ubiquitous, and computer graphics production has developed so rapidly that the best visual effects are those that you don't realise are there.

The Creative Technology programme is designed to introduce you to the rapidly emerging areas of computer science where technology impacts the creative design process. With a focus on industry-relevant content production, the programme introduces the theory behind animation and special effects production, interaction design and robotics. You will learn to program proficiently in C, explore a wide range of topics, experience the entire creative design process and develop key skills in independent research.

The programme will also give you the knowledge and experience to continue studying for a PhD, or to enter a career in research.

In the introductory week you will take a programming proficiency test and will be placed in either an 'experienced' stream or a 'foundation' stream.

Core units

In the first semester, students on both streams must complete four core units:

• Animation Production
• Character and Set Design
• Image Processing and Computer Vision
• Cloud Computing

Students on the foundation stream must complete one additional core unit:

• Programming in C

and students on the experienced stream must complete two additional core units:

• Algorithmic and Economic Aspects of the Internet
• Law and IT

During the second semester, students on both streams must complete five core units:

• Research Skills
• Computer Graphics
• Production Project
• Server Software
• Web Technologies

Project

You must complete a project that involves researching, planning and implementing a major piece of work. The project must contain a significant scientific or technical component and will usually involve a software development component. It is usually submitted in September.