Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Digital Content Creation University of Bolton, UK

The way we consume media is changing. Traditional broadcasters and production companies are evolving as audiences flock to new platforms, including social media. Businesses look to use innovative digital content in their marketing and communications to entice consumers to interact with products and services in new ways. Digital media professionals who can engage audiences in online and digital spaces creatively are in demand. The University of Bolton's BA (Hons) Digital Content Creation degree is a dynamic, forward-thinking course designed to prepare you for employment in the rapidly evolving digital and creative economy.

We aim to future-proof your career in this exciting sector. We offer you up-to-date knowledge for today's creative industries, as well as the lifelong learning skills that will help you stay abreast of innovations and new technologies moving forward. Our expert team will guide you as you develop a secure grounding in media production, web and mobile media design, graphic design, pre and post-production, photography and copywriting. We'll encourage you to develop critical thinking skills and explore trends forecasting, branding and data analytics.

Live briefs, guest lectures and specialist modules will support you to gain experience in a range of creative technologies and develop the essential digital skills you'll need to create innovative and engaging digital content. Our goal is to equip you to design and produce digital content for a wide range of settings and to develop your own exciting and innovative work. We'll also support you to gain transferable skills such as resilience, adaptability and teamwork that are highly attractive to employers.

This practical, industry-focused, and design-led degree focuses on designing, writing, filming, editing and directing digital content. Our expert team will combine concepts, techniques and knowledge from the fields of media and film production, graphic design, web design and visual effects, helping you build the relevant skills to design and realise in-demand and innovative digital content.

Highlights

• This hands-on, interdisciplinary course allows you to explore a wide range of traditional media and digital technologies and platforms, offering you an extensive toolkit to draw from when you create digital content.
• You'll have access to the University of Bolton's excellent media, design and technology facilities, including a film and audio suite, a visual effects studio with an infinity curve green screen, graphics and animation suites, and fully equipped media and photography studios.
• Our dedicated team will guide you to explore digital and convergence cultures, including audience development, social identity and branding, and delivery platforms.
• We'll encourage you to experiment and apply your skills in innovative and novel ways, crossing the boundaries between traditional media and emerging digital activities.
• You'll work with a wide range of specialist staff members who possess professional experience from across the media and digital arts.

Key Features

• You'll have opportunities to make professional and industry connections throughout your studies.
• We offer opportunities to work from live briefs throughout the programme, giving you the chance to connect with industry partners in the sector.
• We'll support you to gain technical skills in media production, graphic design, animation and data analytics.
• This course encompasses the crafts of storytelling, narrative, branding and copywriting, so you can learn to create exciting digital content that engages your intended audience.
• We'll encourage and support you to build a portfolio of work representing the projects and tasks you've completed during your studies, ready to impress potential employers.
• By choosing to study with us, you'll have the chance to enjoy Bolton's many shops, bars, restaurants and leisure facilities. Manchester, one of the UK's most multicultural and lively cities, is less than 20 minutes away by train. Not forgetting, the North West of England is renowned for its beautiful countryside, coastline and heritage. This makes Bolton an ideal base from which to explore some of the best cultural and outdoor activities the UK offers.