Art and Design with Creative Technologies, BA (Hons)

This interdisciplinary course welcomes makers, thinkers, futurists, coders, performers, technologists, conservationists, and designers, emphasizing the fluid integration of art, design, and technology. It prepares students for creative industries by fostering skills in design thinking, problem-solving, collaboration, communication, and innovation through an experimental studio environment. Participants engage with live briefs from real clients, blending elements like creative coding with natural materials or AI with photography, to build self-awareness and long-term career capabilities.An optional professional placement year allows students to spend a year with an employer after their second year, gaining practical experience and career insights, with university support for placements. Additionally, the Creative Technologies pathway offers a focus on digital skills, maintaining the core curriculum but emphasizing technology-based outcomes and assessments, with options to join at the start or transfer annually upon demonstrating sufficient engagement. Fees apply during placement, equivalent to 20% of the full-time rate.