School of Computing, Informatics and Media. Undergraduate Degree Courses

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1 School of Computing, Informatics and Media Undergraduate Degree Courses

2 Please address all course enquiries to: Recruitment and Marketing Manager School of Computing, Informatics and Media University of Bradford Bradford West Yorkshire BD7 1DP UK Tel: Web: If you are dialling from outside the UK, please use the code before the final six-figure number General Course Enquiries Course Enquiries Office Tel: Fax: School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) Web:

3 Contents Welcome 2 Introduction 3 Bradford Media School 5 Digital and Creative Enterprise 6 Digital Media 7 Film Studies 8 Media Studies 9 Media Studies and Cinematics 10 Media Studies with Television 11 Media Technology and Production 12 Photography for Digital Media 13 Television Production 14 Web Design and Technology 15 Student Showcase 16 Student Profiles 17 Computing 19 Business Computing 20 Computer Science 21 Computer Science for Games 22 Computing 23 ICT, Business and Marketing 24 Intelligent Systems and Robotics 26 Software Engineering 27 Student Showcase 28 Student Profiles 29 Creative Technology 31 Computer Animation 32 Computer Animation and Visual Effects 33 Graphics for Games 34 Interactive Systems and Video Games Design 35 Student Showcase 36 Student Profiles 37 School Facilities 39 Placements and Exchanges 41 Student Destinations 42 Bradford Life 45 Supporting You 46 Accommodation 49 How To Apply 51 Visit Us 52 How To Find Us 53 Join us on Facebook Follow us on School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web: 1

4 Welcome The School of Computing, Informatics and Media has a long history of being at the forefront of new developments in the fields of computing and media. The definition of Informatics relates to the study of information, and we use this definition in its widest sense: our activities and courses cover areas as diverse as Computer Science and Media Studies. What underpins all these activities is the belief that information, its creation, processing, transmission and interpretation, is at the heart of everything that we do, from the development of the latest piece of software to the production of the next blockbuster movie. The School has a track record of developing innovative new interdisciplinary courses and being at the forefront of research across a range of areas. We were one of the first universities in the country to offer computer science degrees, broke new ground by creating a digital media programme with the National Media Museum and are part of the world s first Media Academy Network devised by Creative Skillset. We blend academic excellence with real-world practical skills, and this is shown by industry recognition of our programmes by professional organisations such as the British Computer Society. Our students regularly win awards for the work that they produce during their studies and go on to have just as successful careers. If you re interested in computer science, artificial intelligence, computer games, animation, visual effects, digital media, television, media or information technology of any kind, we re sure we have the right course for you. Please check our website at for the latest information. We hope that the information on these pages reflects this vision and will motivate you to learn more about us with a view to participating in our programmes. If you have an opportunity to visit us in person, you are assured of a warm welcome at our Open Days or Applicant Visit Days, or at other times. 2 School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web:

5 Introduction Welcome to the School of Computing, Informatics and Media undergraduate prospectus. At the University of Bradford, our core values of Making Knowledge Work and of sustainability are what will make your time here so valuable for years to come. Making Knowledge Work is not just about helping you into employment It means making your knowledge and skills work for the benefit of the world beyond university, and making what you learn here work for you at a personal level as well. Bradford Media School Bradford Media School is a leader in the teaching of digital media production and cultural and contextual studies of media. The School has the very latest in digital media and television production facilities, and our partnership with the nearby National Media Museum gives students privileged access to archives and exhibitions. Computing One of the largest schools in computing and computer applications in the UK, we are driving the revolution in computer applications in communications, business, health, science and industry with many of our courses accredited by the British Computer Society. Creative Technology We have a pioneering department with more than 10 years experience of being at the leading edge of computer graphics and interactive media technologies for animation, computer games, visual effects and computing applications. We are a certified Skillset Media Academy offering accredited industry-standard courses in television and interactive media We are a member of Games Republic which is an industry-led games network which supports the Yorkshire and UK games industry The BBC has a partnership with the University of Bradford to develop creative talent in the north of England We enjoy a unique partnership with the National Media Museum, allowing our students full access to the Museum s world-class archives, festivals and events We offer a number of courses accredited by the British Computer Society which is the leading provider for computing and information systems Bradford was designated as the first UNESCO World City of Film. This was to recognise Bradford s heritage of cinematic history and the city s contribution to the development of cinema School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web: 3

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7 The Bradford Media School has a long and successful track record in providing courses in new media technologies and media studies, taking advantage of the up-to-date knowledge of the School s teaching and research staff and our links with industry. The courses are taught as part of the University s unique partnership with the National Media Museum, which boasts worldclass resources and archives, and the School is part of the Yorkshire and Humber Skillset Media Academy. We are also a BBC Partner which means our students get regular opportunities to work on live briefs and win BBC placements. All Bradford Media School courses develop your experience and understanding of the technologies that are creating the new generation of digital media You will study technical fundamentals, the integrated use of major current software packages, the conventions of key forms of digital media production, and the social and cultural contexts within which media products are distributed Significant and successful professionals working in the media are involved in course design and give regular lectures, tutorials and masterclasses If you wish, you may take the opportunity to spend a year out period of 12 months in appropriate employment or study overseas at one of our partner universities Our digital arts and media production facilities are state-of-the-art and include equipment for still and moving image creation, manipulation and output Students undertake professional-style production projects that replicate the creative industrial experience Students have access to a range of state-of-the-art broadcast television production and post-production facilities including a full HD outside broadcast truck and television studio Our degrees prepare you for a range of careers in media-related areas, and we are proud of our graduates achievements. Our first students graduated in 1994 and many are now important figures within the media industry in organisations such as the BBC, Channel 4, ITV and Endemol. Our alumni have worked on highprofile productions such as Big Brother, The X Factor and Doctor Who. The creative and technical skill to produce content across a variety of platforms is the underlying principle behind the Bradford Media School. Its media courses and activities offer opportunities to specialise, but all within the context of the modern media landscape. Ali Rashid Head of Department School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web: 5

8 BA Digital and Creative Enterprise 1-year conversion course bms.brad.ac.uk The Digital and Creative Enterprise programme is aimed at people who have already studied for two years in the field of digital media; for example, on a Foundation Degree or an HND. The course allows you to further develop your skills and knowledge of a wide range of digital media by undertaking major projects, both individually and in groups, working under the guidance of practising professionals. Alongside these projects you will have the opportunity to increase your knowledge in specific areas such as digital videography or multimedia, depending on your interests and previous experience. There is a strong emphasis on practical skills that will allow you to develop a portfolio of work you can use to demonstrate your skills and abilities to potential employers. The emphasis in this year is on media production; the business of planning, researching, executing and developing a major group project of professional quality. Whilst the course focus is audio-visual media, your work may include computer animation, multimedia, graphic design and web development. You will work as part of a carefully selected team and your project will form a significant part of your portfolio on graduation. Top-Up Degree Modules Creative Media Enterprise, Digital Arts: Engaging the Audience, Production Projects: Pre-production, Production and Post-production Options include: Individual Project Film and Media, Digital Videography UCAS Course Code: WW26 Entry Requirements: This course is available to students who have completed or are expected to complete an appropriate Foundation Degree or HND with at least 2 distinctions and 3 merits, and GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview day and provide a portfolio of visual media and/or written work Facilities: Access to specialist media production computer suites, a range of digital imaging equipment and state-of-the-art media production facilities. Students will also have access to our HDTV Outside Broadcast Truck for experience of location production environments Graduate Destinations: Past students have worked in a range of industries including television, web and graphic design, marketing and public relations in the UK, Europe and overseas 6 School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web:

9 BSc Digital Media 3-year degree course bms.brad.ac.uk The Digital Media course is designed for students who wish to develop expertise in a full range of audio-visual media disciplines, working in the digital domain. On this course you will study the basics of image production and manipulation, multimedia and web, television and audio production. While the main emphasis is on content creation to produce a strong portfolio of work, the course also provides you with an extensive level of technical understanding, giving you a distinct advantage when competing for jobs. In addition, you will develop an appreciation of the social, cultural, and economic contexts within which new media are produced and circulated. You also work on a group project, normally for an external client, under the supervision of media industry professionals. Past projects have included students producing series of work for Bradford City Council s outdoor big screen and for the BBC short documentaries. Year 1 Degree Modules Conventions of Videography, Key Concepts in Media, Principles of Design for Media, Visual Literacy and Imaging, Issues in Web Development and Technology, Technical Fundamentals, Imaging and Design Year 2 Degree Modules Media Ethics: Compliance and Sustainability, Sound and Visual Media, Soundscapes, Multimedia Application Development, Storytelling for Multiple Platforms Options include: Broadcast Television, Photography Research and Practice Year 3 Degree Modules Creative Media Enterprise, Digital Arts: Engaging the Audience, Production Projects: Pre-production, Production and Post-production Options include: Design for Mobile Content, Digital Videography, Individual Project Film and Media UCAS Course Code: GW46 Entry Requirements: Entry onto this course will require 260 UCAS points, and GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and provide an accompanying portfolio of visual media and/or written work Facilities: Students will have access to stateof-the-art video production facilities including our broadcast HDTV studio and outside broadcast truck plus a range of design facilities and photographic equipment Graduate Destinations: Students have found work in web design, TV production, multimedia development, graphic design and many other fields of digital media including companies such as: BBC Education, Headland Media, Palma Pictures, and Attic Media School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web: 7

10 BA Film Studies 3-year degree course bms.brad.ac.uk Bradford Media School aims to provide an Honours degree programme which enables students to develop an integrated range of knowledge, understanding and skills in the field of film studies. Learning through critical engagement with film and media theory and cutting-edge production practices will enable you to apply these skills in professional, industrial, educational and academic contexts. Our Film Studies course will engage you on an intellectual level in the study of film and film-related materials and media in Bradford, the first UNESCO World City of Film. While this study of the cinematic arts will be largely theoretical, the course will also offer some complementary practical skills in digital film production. This combination of around 80% theory and 20% practice will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of the social, political and cultural impact of cinema, and the course aims to produce graduates who have an aesthetic sensibility as well as contextual knowledge of the institutions of film. Students can take advantage of our partnership with the National Media Museum, accessing the Museum s extensive archives and attending events such as the Timecode Seminar Series and the Bradford International Film Festival. Year 1 Degree Modules Conventions of Videography, Film Style and Language, Film Narrative and Genre, Key Concepts in Film Studies, Key Concepts in Media, Media Institutions Year 2 Degree Modules Factual Film and Television, British Film and Television Drama, Hollywood and Society, Media Ethics Compliance and Sustainability, Media Archaeologies Options include: Authorship in Film, International Media, Representations of Race in Film and TV Year 3 Degree Modules Dissertation Preparation and Write-up, Individual Project: Film, Media and World Cinema Options include: Realism and the Cinema, Philosophies of Media and Film, Alternative Film and Media, Digital Videography UCAS Course Code: P303 Entry Requirements: Entry onto this course will require 240 UCAS points, and GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview day and provide a portfolio of visual media and/or written work Facilities: Access to the National Media Museum s extensive archives, resources and rare screenings. On-site specialist video production facilities, plus a range of media resources held within the University s extensive library collections Graduate Destinations: Graduates from the Film Studies degree have found work in areas such as education, teaching, academic research, film and media journalism, film distribution and exhibition, or film and television production 8 School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web:

11 BA Media Studies 3-year degree course bms.brad.ac.uk The Media Studies course takes a mixture of both traditional and new approaches to the study of media. Focusing partly on media institutions, histories, audiences, and tools for the analysis of media products, the course will also take advantage of the Department s up-to-date expertise in new media content creation and production in areas like television, photography, digital design and the web. On graduation, you should have a practical and critical understanding of the role of the media in today s society. An enormous amount of what we know comes to our attention through the media. A degree in Media Studies will help you make better sense of what s going on around you; this course gives you an invaluable insight into the ways in which our media work looking at a broad selection of areas, from the origins of the press, through the rise of radio and television, to the present expansion of new media and mobile communications. Our courses are for people who envisage a career in the media or related areas, or in other sectors such as education. All our courses address the latest developments in digital-media theory and practice and offer an opportunity to specialise in a specific area. Students can take advantage of our partnership with the National Media Museum, accessing the Museum s extensive archives and attending events such as the Timecode Seminar Series and the Bradford International Film Festival. Year 1 Degree Modules Conventions of Videography, Elements of Visual Media, Visual Literacy and Communication, Key Concepts in Media, Media Histories, Media Institutions Year 2 Degree Modules Media Archaeologies, Media Audiences, International Media Options include: Crime and Media, Factual Film and Television, Imaging and Design, Media Ethics Compliance and Sustainability, Sound and Visual Media, Soundscapes, Broadcast Television Year 3 Degree Modules Dissertation Preparation and Write-up Options include: Creative Media Enterprise, Digital Videography, Individual Project Film and Media, Photography Research and Practice, Computers and Music, Research Methods and Methodologies, Broadcast Television, Multimedia Application Development UCAS Course Code: P300 Entry Requirements: Entry onto this course will require 240 UCAS points, and GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C. Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview day and provide a portfolio of visual media and/or written work Facilities: Access to the National Media Museum s extensive archives and resources. On-site specialist video production, photography and digital design facilities, plus a range of media resources held within the University s extensive library collections Graduate Destinations: Media Studies can prepare you for a wide range of employment both in the media and in other sectors. Graduates from this course will have skills which will make them well suited to careers in television, radio, film, journalism, marketing, public relations, publishing and media consultancy. Recent graduates have also developed careers in teaching at school, college or university level, obtained various roles within the arts and museum sector, and developed their own business and consultancy services. This has included companies such as the National Media Museum, RM Education, On Lime and the BBC School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web: 9

12 BA Media Studies with Cinematics 3-year degree course bms.brad.ac.uk The University of Bradford has a long track record in offering courses in new media technologies, media production and media studies. The Media Studies with Cinematics programme looks at low-budget and art house digital video work, allowing students to show their creativity by breaking traditional conventions. The course is designed for students who wish to develop a critical understanding of the development and current status of media and cinema, the products that industries make and their audience. You will also study the major media production forms, taking advantage of Bradford Media School s state-of-theart media production facilities. This course will enable you to develop an integrated range of knowledge, understanding and skills in the media and cinematics field through critical engagement with media theory. Throughout the course you will cover a range of contemporary issues and historical developments in cinematic forms, languages, ethics, instructions and their relationships to their audience, commerce, nation and government. Bradford is the world s first UNESCO City of Film, and this along with our unique partnerships and collaborations with the BBC and National Media Museum (NMeM) provide our students with access to a wealth of industry experience and expertise, including access to the rich resources of the NMeM s film programmes and festivals. Year 1 Degree Modules Conventions of Videography, Elements of Visual Media, Key Concepts in Media, Media Histories, Media Institutions, Visual Literacy and Communication Year 2 Degree Modules Imaging and Design, Media Archaeologies, Media Audiences, International Media Options include: Hollywood and Society, Soundscapes, Media Ethics Compliance and Sustainability, Sound and Visual Media Year 3 Degree Modules Digital Videography, Dissertation Preparation and Write-up Options include: Creative Media Enterprise, Research Methods and Methodologies, Computers and Music, Multimedia Application Development, Broadcast Television UCAS Course Code: P3W6 Entry Requirements: Entry onto this course will require 240 UCAS points, and GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview day and provide a portfolio of visual media and/or written work Facilities: Access to the National Media Museum s extensive archives and resources. On-site specialist video production, photography and digital design facilities, plus a range of media resources held within the University s extensive library collections Graduate Destinations: Recent graduates have worked in areas such as film, TV, education, marketing and public relations, working for companies such as National Media Museum, Channel 4 and Endemol 10 School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web:

13 BA Media Studies with Television 3-year degree course bms.brad.ac.uk The Media Studies with Television course provides an opportunity to gain practical TV production work, including studio experience, camera work and editing whilst developing an in-depth theoretical knowledge of television. The course provides a mixture of both traditional and contemporary approaches, focusing on media institutions, histories, audiences and tools for analysis of media products. The course takes advantage of the School s extensive expertise in new media content creation and production technology in areas such as television, web design, digital media and photography. The combination of around 60% theory and 40% practice will enable you to develop a deeper understanding of the social, political and cultural impact of television, and the course aims to produce graduates who have practical production skills as well as an in-depth contextual knowledge of media and television. Throughout the course students produce work to high technical and aesthetic standards using discipline-specific skills to make informed judgements in the context of the rapidly developing and converging media industries. Students will also have access to our state-of-the-art television production and new media content creation facilities as well as exclusive access to the National Media Museum s extensive archives and resources. Year 1 Degree Modules Conventions of Videography, Elements of Visual Media, Visual Literacy and Communication, Key Concepts in Media, Media Histories, Media Institutions Year 2 Degree Modules Sound and Visual Media, Broadcast Television, Media Archaeologies, Media Audiences, International Media Options include: Factual Film and Television, Media Ethics: Compliance and Sustainability Year 3 Degree Modules Creative Media Enterprise, Individual Project Film and Media, Dissertation Preparation and Write-up Options include: British Film and Television Drama, Photography Research and Practice UCAS Course Code: P301 Entry Requirements: Entry onto this course will require 240 UCAS points, and GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview day and provide a portfolio of visual media and/or written work Facilities: Access to the National Media Museum s and University s extensive archives, collections and resources. On-site specialist video production, photography and digital design facilities, including our full-scale outside HDTV broadcast vehicle and television studio Graduate Destinations: Graduates will have skills which will make them well suited to careers in television, radio, film production, journalism and marketing. Other students have progressed into teaching at schools, colleges and universities or have gone onto work in the arts and museums sector. This has included companies such as Channel 4, Endemol, Talkback Thames and the BBC School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web: 11

14 BSc Media Technology and Production 3-year degree course bms.brad.ac.uk The Media Technology and Production course focuses on the business of media production with an emphasis on television. It covers the generation of ideas, through the stages of proposal writing, development and management of the production processes. A large proportion of the teaching on the course, especially in the final year, is done by practising media professionals, and the course aims to duplicate as closely as possible the aesthetic values and technical standards that you will encounter in industry. In the first year you will study a number of core modules covering the theory of media analysis and design and introducing you to the technical tools and skills which you will use throughout the course. This is continued in the second year with the addition of courses covering practical skills and project management. The emphasis in the final year is on production itself; the business of planning, researching, executing and developing a major group project of professional quality. Whilst the course focus is audio-visual media, your work may include computer animation, multimedia, graphic design and web development. You will work as part of a carefully selected team and your project will form a significant part of your portfolio on graduation. Many recent student productions have won awards and critical acclaim from industrial bodies including the Royal Television Society: bms.brad.ac.uk/showcase/ Year 1 Degree Modules Conventions of Videography, Key Concepts in Media, Principles of Design for Media, Issues in Web Development and Technology, Visual Literacy and Communication, Technical Fundamentals, Editing Year 2 Degree Modules Media Ethics Compliance and Sustainability, Sound and Visual Media, Soundscapes, Broadcast Television, Storytelling for Multiple Platforms Options include: Media Archaeologies, Imaging and Design, Photography Research and Practice Year 3 Degree Modules Creative Media Enterprise, Production Project: Preproduction, Production and Post-production Options include: Design for Mobile Content, Digital Videography, Individual Project: Film and Media UCAS Course Code: HP63 Entry Requirements: Entry onto this course will require 260 UCAS points, and GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and provide an accompanying portfolio of visual media and/or written work Facilities: Students have access to a range of state-of-the-art broadcast television production and post-production facilities including a full HD outside broadcast truck and television studio Graduate Destinations: Recent graduates have found work as web designers and programmers, film and TV camera operators, editors, directors, producers and scriptwriters, television and radio presenters, graphic designers and new media consultants for organisations such as Orange, BBC, Channel 4, ITV, O 2, MTV, Warner Brothers and Endemol 12 School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web:

15 BA Photography for Digital Media 3-year degree course bms.brad.ac.uk Photography for Digital Media is designed to enable you to develop your creative flair in photography. You will study both the practical and theoretical aspects of Digital Photography in a variety of professional, creative and artistic contexts. On the course you will study both the practical application and critical theory of Digital Photography. You will learn to analyse the contexts and content of a rich variety of media artefacts which will give you the knowledge and skills necessary to appraise your own and others work and give you the background to think creatively. Extensive use is made of the National Media Museum (NMeM) photography archives including the Royal Photographic Society archive, the Kodak Collection, the Daily Herald archive and others. Students can also take advantage of visiting photography exhibitions at the museum and the Impressions Gallery in the city centre. Digital photography holds a unique and central position in relation to all other forms of digital media, and the programme s location within the Bradford Media School means that we are able to exploit these connections to their fullest. You will study specialist photography modules throughout the three years of the course in the context of digital media. This will give you opportunity to learn important skills in interactive web design, video production and design for print and mobile application. Year 1 Degree Modules Conventions of Photography, Conventions of Videography, Elements of Visual Media, Key Concepts in Media, Visual Literacy and Communication Year 2 Degree Modules Media Ethics: Compliance and Sustainability, Photographic Collaborations, Photography Research and Practice, Imaging and Design Options include: Factual Film and Television, Media Audiences, Digital Videography, Issues in Web Development and Technology, Media Archaeologies, Storytelling for Multiple Platforms Year 3 Degree Modules Creative Media Enterprise, Digital Arts: Engaging the Audience, Production Projects: Pre-production, Production and Post-production Options include: Dissertation, Design for Mobile Content, Digital Videography, Individual Project Film and Media UCAS Course Code: WP63 Entry Requirements: Entry onto this course will require 240 UCAS points, and GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and provide an accompanying portfolio of visual media and/or written work Facilities: Access to digital photography studios, specialist camera and lighting equipment and dedicated print facilities Graduate Destinations: Graduates from this course can expect to find work in any aspect of professional photography, digital design and media for organisations such as BBC and Fujitsu. Other students have progressed to work as successful freelancers, photojournalists and agency photographers School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web: 13

16 BA Television Production 3-year degree course bms.brad.ac.uk The Television Production course provides you with the opportunity to engage with television, both intellectually and practically, and to develop an aesthetic sensibility that will inform your production work. Increasingly graduates are required to be multi-skilled, so the course provides opportunities to engage in a wide variety of production roles. Most practical work takes place within the School s excellent high-definition broadcast television production facilities, including studio space and cameras with audio equipment, plus our HDTV outside broadcast unit for location shooting and a range of state-of-the-art post-production facilities. Professional actors are also provided for use within studio-based projects and scripted dramas. Extensive use is made of the National Media Museum (NMeM) archives, which hold more than 1,000 television programmes of historical and cultural value. Students have access to research material and curators who will facilitate a deeper understanding of television s cultural importance. Our partnership with the BBC enable students to attend workshops, masterclasses and gain experience of TV, radio and web production at Media City in Salford. Not only do students experience the activities at the BBC but they are also able to make valuable friends and industry contacts. The course will help you develop a strong portfolio of work demonstrating your understanding of television and appropriate transferable skills. Studying Television Production at Bradford is unique, combining a traditional university experience alongside engagement with the dynamics of a national museum and an international broadcaster. Year 1 Degree Modules Conventions of Videography, Key Concepts in Media, Media Histories, Issues in Web Development and Technology, Scriptwriting for Television, Editing Year 2 Degree Modules Factual Film and Television, Media Ethics Compliance and Sustainability, Sound and Visual Media, British Film and Television Drama, Broadcast Television, Storytelling for Multiple Platforms Year 3 Degree Modules Creative Media Enterprise, Dissertation Preparation, Dissertation, Production Projects: Pre-production, Production and Post-production Options include: Digital Arts: Engaging the Audience, Digital Videography, Individual Project Film and Media UCAS Course Code: P311 Entry Requirements: Entry onto this course will require 240 UCAS points, and GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and provide an accompanying portfolio of visual media and/or written work Facilities: Students have access to a range of state-of-the-art broadcast television production and post-production facilities including our HD outside broadcast truck and television studio Graduate Destinations: Recent graduates have found work as web designers and programmers, film and TV camera operators, editors, directors, producers and scriptwriters, television and radio presenters, graphic designers, new media consultants with major media organisations such as Palma Pictures, ITV, Channel 4, True North Productions and the BBC 14 School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web:

17 BSc Web Design and Technology 3-year degree course bms.brad.ac.uk Web Design and Technology involves the production of web-based projects on an individual and group basis. The course covers browser and server technology, wired and wireless network systems and graphic design for various platforms. The course will enable you to produce state-of-the-art web-based applications for desktop and mobile devices. You will examine the technology, socio-cultural and content-related issues concerning the current state and the future of the internet and competing delivery systems whilst working in teams on multi-platform projects. As a Web Design and Technology student at the University of Bradford, you will study how to make interactive and animated websites, with integrated sound and video including how to produce online games. In addition you will study key languages such as HTML, CSS and PHP to enable you to create dynamically driven sites. Students are also encouraged to explore mobile development for Android and iphone platforms. The course will cover all aspects of web design and technology including media theory to provide you with a theoretical context in which to place your own practical work. Year 1 Degree Modules Conventions of Videography, Key Concepts in Media, Issues in Web Development and Technology, Visual Literacy and Communication, Principles of Design for Media, Technical Fundamentals Options include: Multimedia Application Development Year 2 Degree Modules Media Ethics: Compliance and Sustainability, Design for Mobile Content, Computer Communications and Networks, SQL Programming and Administration, Web Design and Technology, Personal Web Project, Storytelling for Multiple Platforms Year 3 Degree Modules Individual Project: Film and Media, Creative Media Enterprise, Production Projects: Pre-production, Production and Post-production Options include: Deploying Web Technologies, Digital Arts: Engaging the Audience, Security, Privacy and Data Protection UCAS Course Code: GW4F Entry Requirements: Entry onto this course will require 260 UCAS points, and GCSE English and Mathematics at a minimum of grade C Interview: Applicants will be invited to attend an interview and provide an accompanying portfolio of visual media and/or written work Facilities: Specialist lab facilities equipped with high-spec dual monitor and dual boot Linux and Windows machines Graduate Destinations: Recent graduates have found work as web designers and graphic designers and new media consultants with major media organisations such as BBCi, TotalJobs.com, CTi, Attic Medic and the NHS, whist other graduates have set up their own web design agencies or work as freelancers School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web: 15

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19 Student Profiles The University offers free up-to-date industrialstandard equipment as a loan and the facilities within the University are there for access whereever needed. I m also working with the University on projects to help gain further experience. Currently I am a student representative, Head Editor for Bradford University TV (YouBeTV) and the official photographer for Bradford Football Club. Taking into consideration there are only a number of universities in the UK which teach media-related subjects, the University of Bradford was one of the best choices for the type of course I was looking for with the mix of areas I wanted to expand on. Hamid Jamal I chose to study Digital Media because I wanted to learn about the various software packages that are used right across the industry. On the course there is a strong emphasis on content creation which really helps add to your portfolio for when you graduate. Bradford Media School hasn t disappointed. I ve learnt a lot since coming here and had many great opportunities in doing so such as working with the BBC and EMI. The staff are brilliant, lots of top people that have industry experience and are always willing to help. I ve never been stuck for an answer at Bradford. Oliver James Sunia Begum The course offered me variety, variety to study everything in the media sector, from graphics to web design. The course is amazing, much more practical and the staff are brilliant. The most amazing staff in Bradford Uni. The University of Bradford has one of the best atmospheres compared to any other universities. I love coming on a daily basis whether it s to study or to meet up with friends. So far I love the course, and I know that I have a lot more exciting stuff to look forward to in the upcoming semesters. Mohammed Shuheb The lecturers encourage us a lot to get this handson experience so when we leave University we have more skills to help us go into a job. I ve already had work experience on a radio show. The best thing about it is, I can do all the fun things in one course, not just film making but also photography, web design and more. The practical work has been challenging but also fun, just the right combination for a great course! Arfan Janjua Studying at Bradford has been a great experience, from week one I was able to enter a TV studio and work as a camera operator. The modules are very challenging, interesting but fun at the same time. The lecturers and tutors are amazing and are ready to help you at any point. There are plenty of opportunities for you, so far I ve been to a number of workshops including several at the BBC. Stefan Necula To find out more information about studying at Bradford see our full student profiles at: bms.brad.ac.uk/people School of Computing, Informatics and Media Tel: (0) ugadmissions@scim.brad.ac.uk Web: 17

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