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Digital Arts

Create, experiment and bring stories to life using top-tier digital arts facilities and software. With industry-experienced tutors and links to major creative brands, our degrees set you up for a dynamic career in the digital world.

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ABOUT THE SUBJECT

Our degrees will give you a broad experience of the digital arts industry, where you will access first-class facilities and software such as Cinema 4D, VR headsets, Mac suites, animation, illustration, and visual FX workshops, green screen facilities, and screen print studios.

Getting you ready for a thrilling career in the digital industry is one of our top priorities. Not only will you learn from industry-experienced tutors, but previous students have worked on projects with TrendBible, Picto Plasma, Siemens, Tado and Penguin Books. 

If you are a creative who thrives on telling stories through your work, you will love studying with us.

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Rye Hill Campus
Wednesday 4th March 2026
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Investing in Your Future

In 2022, we spent part of a £2million investment from the Office for Students (OfS) on leading-edge teaching facilities in Digital Arts and Digital Technologies, including VR software and a 3D Powerwall.

We have since been awarded a further £6million and have created a Digital Technology Hub, including two Cyber Security Labs and two Immersive Technology Labs, which head of Digital Technologies Kevin Hillary talks about here.

We have also invested in:

  • Full Performance Capture suits and software

  • Teaching screens

  • Oculus Quest gaming headsets

  • Black Magic cameras

  • Raspberry Pi4 desktop kits

  • Clevertouch screens

  • AI robots


Plus, we'll also be creating a dedicated Digital Technology Hub, which will include two Cyber Securuity Labs and two Immersive Technology Labs.

FdA Animation

Bring imaginative worlds to life and learn about principles of animation, character and environment design, 3D design and stop motion.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

FdA Concept Art

If you're an aspiring concept artist with a a passion for building worlds and characters, this brand-new foundation degree will help you turn your passion into a profession. 

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

FdA Film, TV and Media Production

Immerse yourself in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of visual storytelling with our Foundation Degree in Film, TV and Media Production.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

FdA Graphic Communication

Explore your creative passion with this Graphic Communications degree.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

FdA Photography

Turn your passion into a profession and master the art of photography, learning from industry experts and in first-class facilities.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

BA (Hons) Animation (Top-Up)

If you're passionate about digital and traditional animation, enjoy working with technology and are a natural problem solver, this is the degree for you.

Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

BA (Hons) Film, TV and Media Production (Top-Up)

Get ready for action with this BA (Hons) Film, TV and Media Production top-up degree, which will help you explore your own ideas and demonstrate your mastery of the entire production process.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

BA Hons Graphic Communication (Top Up)

If you are highly creative and like to use your artistic skills to solve problems, this Graphic Communication degree could be for you.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

BA (Hons) Illustration

If you're a visual storyteller, highly creative and want to develop your passion for drawing and illustration, this degree is for you.

Length: 3 years
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

BA (Hons) Photography

Master the art of commercial photography with hands-on training in digital image capture, editing, and studio lighting, guided by industry professionals.

Length: 3 years
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

MA Illustration and Digital Design

This 12-month degree will give you all the skills you need to seize the opportunities within the immersive technologies industries.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start Date: 7th September 2026
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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