Just some of the future careers for graduates after completing the course include:
- Games Designer
- App Designer
- Website Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Photographer
- Animator
- Creative Director
BA (Hons) Digital Arts
- Course Type: Undergraduate Degree
- Institution Code: P56
What can this course lead to?
Who is it for?
Are you a talented creative seeking to develop professional skills to work in the creative and digital sectors? These sectors have been identified as growing both regionally and nationally.
We will provide you with the skills and support to launch your career as a Creative Practitioner in one of the many occupations available in the creative and digital industries. On the course, you will be introduced to the basic principles of graphic design, animation, and photography as well as learn new design technologies like mobile app and computer game design.
You will learn about the central debates and discourses that inform contemporary digital art and design and understand the industry in which you will work. You will learn to critically appraise your work and the work of others, constructively and productively. You will have the opportunity to do a 120-hour/three-week work placement with a design agency, or media organisation or work on an industry commission.
You will learn to work creatively, and problem solve in a group in ‘live’ projects and real-world briefs. The course concludes with your undergraduate major project that will enable you to showcase your talents and exhibit your work to the public and sector professionals.
Throughout the course, you will be supported in developing your professional profile and your entrepreneurial skills to ensure a smooth transition to professional employment. All students completing the course will have a portfolio of digital work in the form of a website to show to prospective employers, and you will have multiple opportunities on the course to develop your network of professional contacts.
The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities; a typical class size is under 20 students.
This qualification is awarded by The Open University and delivered by University Centre Peterborough.
To view the course specification, click here.
What is covered?
YEAR 1- Level 4
- Digital Asset Development (30 credits)
- Photography (15 credits)
- Digital Animation (15 credits)
- Critical Theory in Art and Media (15 credits)
- Graphic Design (15 credits)
- Introduction to the Creative Industries (15 credits)
- Web Design and Authoring (15 credits)
YEAR 2 - Level 5
- Computer Game Design (30 credits)
- Critical Practices in Art and Media (15 credits)
- App Design (15 credits)
- Integrated Advertising (30 credits )
- Professional Practice and Development (30 credits - with 120 hour Work Placement)
YEAR 3- Level 6
- Undergraduate Major Project (60 credits)
- Developing Ethical and Professional Skills (15 credits)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
72 UCAS Points and 5 GCSE grades C/4 or above including English and Maths.
Mature students or students who do not have the above qualifications can contact our admissions team on 01733 214466 or admissions@ucp.ac.uk to discuss equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience. For more information on EU and overseas qualifications, UCAS, accreditation of prior learning and failure to meet the entry requirements please visit www.ucp.ac.uk
When studying this course at University Centre Peterborough, we will timetable your lectures as two full days a week over two semesters per year (part-time will be one to two full days a week over two semesters per year).
We are able to offer this convenient timetabling to our students as we are a smaller institution so we can timetable our staff and resources more efficiently.
Over the duration of your course, teaching will be delivered by the following methods:
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
- 25% Lectures
- 75% Workshops
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
- 25% Lectures
- 75% Workshops
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
- 25% Lectures
- 75% Workshops
There are two semesters per year and each semester is up to 15 weeks which includes up to 12 teaching weeks and 3 assessment weeks.
If studying full-time you will be in classes, seminars and tutorials for approximately 15 hours per week and will spend the rest of your time in independent study and extra-curricular activities including work placement if not embedded in your course. We recommend that full-time students allow an additional 30 hours per week for additional study.
The campus is open Monday to Friday throughout the year and you will also have 24/7 access to a virtual learning environment (VLE) with e-books, journals and abstracts plus teaching resources and interactive tools.
Timetables are available at least 6 weeks before registration and you can refer to the academic calendar for examination weeks and resit periods.
The days of the week you study may change each year and in some circumstances one of the full days might have to be split into two half days, but we aim to keep these as full days where possible.
Throughout the duration of your course you will be assessed by the following methods:
Year one for full-time students (Level 4)
- 100% Coursework
Year two for full-time students (Level 5)
- 75% Coursework
- 25% Placement
Final year for full-time students (Level 6)
- 50% Coursework
- 50% Major Project
Your final degree classification is calculate as an average of all Level 5 and Level 6 credits with the Level 6 credits given twice as much weighting as the Level 5.
Visit our published documents and policies page for The Open University regulations.
Students will need to pay for transport, stationery, trips (non-mandatory), sportswear/kit and art based materials. Black and white photocopying is available, but students will be required to pay for colour copies and posters for presentations.
In your second year as part of the Professional Practice and Development module, you will undertake a 120 hour (three week) work placement with a design agency or media organisation and/or work on an industry commission.
As the course is timetabled as full days during the week when studied full-time, this also gives you the flexibility to find a work placement, internship or volunteering opportunity which will improve your employability after you graduate. This may also provide time for you to undertake private and freelance work alongside your studies. All students are encouraged to identify work experience in addition to their work placement to aid their career development.
Course information
Ucas Code
DARB
Location
Peterborough
Start Date
September
Fees
The tuition fees for full-time undergraduate students starting in 2024/25 will be £8,250 per year, which is lower compared with many other universities. Fees for part-time study are pro-rata depending on the number of credits you are studying (i.e. 90 credits per year will be 75% of the tuition fee).
Duration
Full-time: 3 years (2 full days a week over two semesters per year)
Part-time: 4 years (1-2 full days a week over two semesters per year)
Validated by
The Open University
Tariff points
72
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