Creative Computing is the use of technology as an innovative and creative medium. By learning through making you will engage with contemporary creative practice in a range of areas such as design systems, hardware prototyping, and software development (i.e. generative arts and audio programming).

You will use research and industry-standard tools, engaging with game engines, microcontrollers, and emerging technologies to allow you to explore potential employment routes and develop a portfolio of work.

You can graduate with a BSc or a BA depending on the modules you select, and you can change your path at any time up to your final year. The BSc is a good choice for aspiring developers, and the BA supports creative coders in developing innovative artistic practices. The course will help you identify and solve real-world problems using your creative and technical skills across multiple disciplines (e.g., music, visual art, film) while leveraging computational systems.

Course highlights
Build your developmental and creative skills by producing digital portfolios and physical artefacts for exhibitions
Further your game development expertise and collaborate with people from different disciplines as part of our annual University GameJam
Learn from a team of subject specialists with research, industry and teaching experience across a spectrum of creative and digital disciplines
Develop your research profile by collaborating with staff on research projects
Enhance your professional portfolio by working with real clients on live briefs
Gain valuable industry experience by taking an optional one-year placement
Get insight into the current industry climate by attending guest lectures by industry professionals – past guests include organisers of Portsmouth Comic Con and Dice Portsmouth