Computing for Digital Media and Games - BSc (Hons)

University of Sussex

### **Why choose this course at Sussex?*** **Develop sought-after IT skills to join the digital media and games industry – one of the fastest growing UK sectors.*** **Graduate prepared with a portfolio demonstrating your digital media expertise to potential employers, including our industry connections.*** **Sussex combines expert teaching and industry-standard facilities in our digital media production studios, alongside flexibility to follow your interests.**The digital media and games industry is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. At Sussex, we have a long history of being at the forefront of digital media development – from the origins of computer graphics, to today’s game-engine-based development and cloud-based video production.On this degree, you’ll explore the established core technologies of computer science alongside specialised digital media and game development technology. You’ll gain the fundamental computer science knowledge to be at the forefront of advances in:* game development* digital media production* video effects* computer graphics* audio technology.During your studies, you’ll become familiar with industry-standard equipment and cloud-based production in our digital media production facility and video studios. You’ll benefit from our industry links with companies such as Electric Square, Hangar 13 and Mavis Broadcast, with offices in Brighton. This means you’ll not only gain fundamental skills, but also have the opportunity to experience real-world digital development and industry-initiated projects.When you graduate, you’ll have a portfolio showing the range of your digital media skills and expertise to potential employers. And, in Brighton you’ll find excellent career opportunities with the many local game and digital media companies.### **Location**Nestled in the South Downs National Park, close to the sea and Brighton’s vibrant cultural scene, our campus offers a warm and welcoming home. Situated just an hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport, Brighton offers the best of both worlds. Encouraging curiosity, creativity and connection, it combines the best of city life with easy access to the countryside, the UK’s capital and the wider world beyond.

Informatics