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Staffordshire University is based in a county which is a leading player in the development of the emerging creative industries. Students come from a wide variety of backgrounds, including mature students and international students, and study a wide range of course available on a full-time and part-time flexible study basis.
- The University's computing provision ranked seventh in the UK in Computer Weekly.
- The provision for media training is some of the best in the country and dozens of students have won awards for their work in the UK and throughout Europe.
- The University has close links with industry, commerce, the public sector and the professions and has gained recognition for its innovative collaborations through industry awards.
- 90% of graduates get jobs or go on to further study within six months of graduating.
Relevant undergraduate courses are available in the following areas:
Faculty of Art, Media and Design
Art and Design courses all share state-of-the-art facilities with dedicated studios and workshops. All awards have strong links with the creative industries and students have the opportunity to engage in “live” briefs and projects.
- BA/MA Art and Design Programme
- BA(Hons) Fine Art
- BA(Hons) Animation
- BA(Hons) Multimedia Graphics
- BA(Hons) Media Production - All the latest news and success stories can be found on the course website at www.media-production.co.uk
- BA(Hons) Product Design
- BA(Hons) Interactive Multimedia
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology
Computer Games and Multimedia
- BSc(Hons)/BSc Computer Games Design
- MEng/BEng(Hons) Computer Games Design
- Bsc(Hons) Interactive Entertainment Technology
- Bsc(Hons) CGI and Animatronics - Computer Generated Imagery (CGI) is the fastest growing of all the film and television special effects industries. However animated mechanical effects (animatronics) are still needed for certain types of shots. Both CGI and animatronics are also widely used in the entertainment industry in areas such as theme parks. This course was introduced in 2005 and will equip students with a range of transferable skills across the computer graphics and robotics industries.
- BSc(Hons) Digital Imaging Technology - this course was introduced in 2005 and will give students a wide range of knowledge on the technical aspects of the digital imaging industry, as well as gaining insight into the more aesthetic aspects of modern industrial imaging system implementations.
- BSc(Hons) Virtual Reality
- BSc(Hons) Multimedia computing with Film Production Technology
- BSc(Hons) Multimedia Computing with Interactive Entertainment Technology
- BSc(Hons) Multimedia Computing with Music Technology
- BSc(Hons) Multimedia Computing with Web Media Technology
Film and Music Technology
- BSc(Hons) Film Production Technology
- BSc(Hons) Film Production Technology with Management
- BSc(Hons) Film Production and Music Technology
- BSc(Hons) Digital film and 3D Animation Technology
- BSc(Hons) Music Technology
- BSc(Hons) Music Technology with Management
- BSc(Hons) Creative Music Technology - this course was introduced in 2005 and aims to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the technologies behind the tools used in the modern music business, while simultaneously developing their creative skills.
- BSc(Hons) Music Technology and Film Production - this new award is technology-based and combines music technology skills with the creative aspects of digital film and video production.
- BSc(Hons) Broadcasting Technology
The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology offers a large selection of joint awards, visit their website at www.fcet.staffs.ac.uk
Relevant computing HNDs, with direct transfer links to degrees, are also available:
HND Internet Technology
- HND Multimedia Computing with Film Production Technology
- HND Multimedia Computing with Interactive Entertainment Technology
- HND Multimedia Computing with Music Technology
- HND Multimedia Computing with Web Media Technology
Film, Journalism and Broadcast Media An innovative suite of courses that use state-of-the-art media facilities and offer students the choice of specialising in either the theory or practice of media, or both.
There are also a range of relevant part-time undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses available. Many degree subjects can be taken part-time.
Arts, Media and Design
This course has been developed after consultation with the BBC.
Extended Routes to BA Art and Design
Computing, Engineering and Technology
University Learning Awards by Distance/Negotiated Learning in:
Staffordshire University – 0800 801222; website: www.staffs.ac.uk
To contact the Faculty of Art, Media and Design tel: 01782 294415; or email Staffordshire University
Stoke campus, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire ST4 2DE
To contact the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology tel: 01785 353370; or email fcet@staffs.ac.uk
Stafford campus, Beaconside, Stafford ST18 0AD
