With BA Art and Film discover film from the late nineteenth century to the modern day while developing your professional practice under the guidance of internationally renowned artists and curators at Reading School of Art.
Explore both the practical and theoretical sides of art and film and investigate how each discipline has influenced the other.

You will join a lively and creative community, explore a vast range of media, experiment with emerging art forms and develop as an artist. Your art will be complemented with modules in contemporary art theory and the history of art. You will have your own dedicated space, accessible 24 hours a day and 7 days a week and a studio tutor who will help you develop your individual and professional practice. The studios are a busy place with events, screenings, performances and exhibitions happening regularly.

There are regular trips to museums and art galleries to prompt thoughts on how art is displayed and received. You will gain professional experience throughout your degree by taking part in your own exhibitions, public art commissions and events.

In Film, you will choose from a range of modules covering world cinema, new forms of digital entertainment and video art, and the cinema of classical and contemporary Hollywood, such as musicals, melodrama, action cinema and the films of Alfred Hitchcock.

Practical work complements your critical and theoretical study allowing you to apply what you learn through practice, drawing on the market-leading facilities of the £11.4-million Minghella building, including a film and television studio, cutting rooms and audio post-production facilities, three theatre spaces, and a digital cinema.

Placements and collaborations are actively encouraged and there is also the chance to experience life in another country by studying abroad. Opportunities for work-based learning and personal development complement your core learning.

All students are encouraged to work with different artists and designers in hosting events and exhibitions. Past students have enjoyed internships at Studio Voltaire and the Frieze Art Fair. Others have performed at the ICA, taken part in an Arts Council-supported film project at the Museum of Rural Life and participated in an international exhibition at the Seoul Institute of Arts in South Korea.

Regular field trips to national and international museums, art institutions and galleries allow you to consider the diverse conditions in which art is displayed and received. There are also many opportunities for you to apply to study abroad: Reading School of Art has links with universities in countries such as the USA, Canada, Australia, Taiwan, France, Switzerland and Finland.

Do you want to use and develop your expertise in creative digital technology to find a career in a creative industry? Our MSc Digital Media degree course will give you the skills you need to get ahead of the competition – in fields such as web application development, mobile application development, interactive design and animation and video/audio production.

On this course, you'll get to unpack the theoretical, practical and technical aspects of designing, coding and media production and tailor your studies to your personal strengths and future career plans. You’ll also sharpen your skills in various aspects of creative digital technology, including web designing, web programming, mobile application designing, mobile application programming, 3D animation, filming and editing.

You'll use the latest equipment, design your own project and receive the support of expert tech staff on your path to becoming an expert in digital media technologies.

Do you want to be at the forefront of the digital revolution, combining traditional marketing insight with an understanding of the latest digital techniques and tools? Do you want to be able to build an effective customer centred experience including the ability to choose the best digital channels and delivery platforms for your messages?

If you want to take your previous business degree, or recent, relevant work experience to the next level, then our MA Digital Marketing degree course will develop your technical skills and practical experience in digital media and marketing, increasing your appeal to employers and giving you the edge over your competition.

Almost every industry needs digital marketing experts and when you graduate, you'll have the skills to take on roles in areas such as e-commerce, marketing, advertising and social media.

Interactive technologies such as touchscreen and smart devices, face and voice recognition systems, and virtual and alternative reality applications (VR/AR) are becoming more embedded in our everyday lives. Become the architect of these applications and experiences on our Interactive Technologies degree course.

You’ll learn how to develop online and offline digital projects and code innovative, interactive content for marketing and data-sharing purposes – ranging from websites to mobile applications to AR, VR, and wearables. You’ll also study how emerging technologies, such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and experimental reality (XR), are transforming the way we interact with technology.

This course can prepare you for entrepreneurship if you want to start your own business, or learn about industry from the inside by going on a placement. Our strong industry focus ensures your technologies, techniques and competencies are always up-to-date.

After this course, you'll transform into a skilled interactive designer and developer capable of working across all sectors adopting interactive technologies.

Course highlights:
- Excel in your understanding of the development, integration, and management of digital media products by creating a wide range of digital outputs
- Diversify your technical and design skills with our vibrant mix of user experience design and technical programming
- Gain valuable professional experience working with real clients and live project briefs
- Get a taste of industry by going on an optional placement
- Utilise industry-standard tools and techniques, including Adobe Creative Suite, to design and produce interactive digital applications
- Demonstrate your technical expertise to potential employers by becoming an Adobe Certified Professional (ACP)
- Specialise in an area of your interest by choosing modules from second year

Our one-year Creative Music Technology top-up course is an exciting customisable opportunity to convert your existing qualification (HND, Foundation or equivalent) into a full Bachelor's degree in music technology.

Mix and match selected modules from our BSc Hons Music Technology degree course to tailor your practice in emerging sound technologies to your interests and career goals. You’ll develop your technical and creative skills with support from an industry-active teaching team from all fields of sound production, including composition, sound design, and music production.

At the end of this course, you’ll be prepared to enter a career in many areas of music technology, such as games and animation, music recording and production, and television and film.

Course highlights:
- Specialise in music technology by choosing optional modules you're interested in
- Use professional recording studios with industry-leading equipment and software – including Dolby Atmos and Solid State Logic digital audio workstations – to create music and sound design for entertainment media
- Develop absorbing sound installations and live performances using sensors and alternative controllers
- Enhance your technological knowledge by collaborating with staff and students involved in our futuristic Centre for Creative and Immersive Extended Reality (CCIXR)
- Gain potential accreditations by applying for certifications in Avid Protools and Audiokinetic Wwise

Want to work in a creative sector such as animation, games, or film?

Whether you’re already in further education or from an industry background looking to develop your skills, this 2-year Creative Media and Technology HND at Eastleigh College could be the perfect course for you.

You'll focus on both the creative and the technical side of digital and creative media, including 3D modelling for games and animation, video editing and post-production, programming, web design, concept art production, group project management, and business development. Plus you'll have opportunities to use modern game engines and other professional-standard software.

Digital entertainment is the third-fastest growing industry in Europe, with an increasing demand for creatives who have technical skills, such as CGI artists, 3D modellers and architectural visualisers. When you complete this course successfully, you can top up your HND to a Bachelor's degree or begin your career in the digital industry.

Creative technologies are rapidly becoming integral to industry and society, transforming how we consume information and interact with the world. Discover the artistry in them and become an innovative content creator who drives transformation on our Creative Media Technologies degree course.

Whether you're interested in video production, animation, web design, mobile gaming, or emerging technologies like virtual reality (VR) and extended reality (XR), you'll explore creative technologies and their impact on immersive experiences. By taking part in live client projects and placements, you can tailor your degree to your speciality and sharpen your knowledge and abilities in a professional environment.

You'll grow into an all-encompassing media producer ready for a career in fields such as web development, content marketing, and television and film production.

Course highlights
- Diversify your creative skills by learning about and using different digital technologies to produce outstanding media content
- Develop your professional portfolio by working on actual client projects
- Gain valuable industry experience by taking an optional placement
- Strengthen your knowledge and team-working abilities by collaborating with students from other courses in the School of Creative Technologies and Faculty of Creative and Cultural Industries
- Become familiar with renowned software used in the creative media industries, including Adobe Creative Cloud
- Demonstrate your technical expertise to potential employers by earning Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) certifications
- Enrich your study with help from a formidable team of expert lecturers with years of industry experience and research practice

Whether you want to create the next gaming sensation, design innovative advertising campaigns, or craft immersive virtual reality experiences, this degree is your gateway to exciting opportunities in the ever-evolving digital design industry.

The course spans three enriching years and revolves around our well-equipped Digital Design Studio. Immerse yourself in an educational journey that bridges the gap between academia and the professional world. Our curriculum meticulously mirrors industry practices, ensuring you're at the helm of real-world design projects from day one, fostering hands-on, practical experience that bolsters your employability. With our cutting-edge technology resources, mixed and virtual reality headsets, 3D prototyping facilities, and our fully equipped Digital Design Lab, you'll propel your skills into the future. 

The Social Media and Digital Communication MA will give you the opportunity to develop an in-depth understanding of contemporary digital communication and its seismic impact on politics, culture and society.

Social media has challenged how we understand communication, democracy, news, relationships, privacy, advertising and entertainment. Social media companies have captured the attention and imagination of hundreds of millions of people. They enable their users to develop and display their creativity, to empathize with others, and to find connection, communication and communion. But social media companies have also captured those users’ personal information, and turned their daily lives into commercial data through business models built around surveillance.

The course examines social media as industries and as central sites for understanding the cultural politics of everyday life. It explores the meanings of sharing and privacy, of remix cultures and new forms of journalism, of new forms of communication and new forms of citizenship. It connects social media to other digital phenomena such as the internet of things, Big Data, and media convergence. In its core modules, learners engage with questions of media technologies and texts, of platforms and users, and of how networked digital media are adopted and adapted in an environment built around the convergence of personal and public communication.

Option modules will allow you to develop specialist expertise in areas such as data and society, global media, or activism and politics. You'll develop high-level skills in research, critical thinking, and communication.

The Audio Production MA is a well-established course (running for over 20 years), producing numerous graduates who've gone on to enjoy successful careers in the music and creative industries. This Master's programme is accredited by JAMES (consortium of music, entertainment and media industry organisations in the support of education and promotion of excellence). The course is designed to meet and exceed professional standards and will enable you to reach the highest level in the creative use of audio, and explore how creative ideas and new technologies can be combined, enhanced and redefined.

As a major media education site in Europe, the University's Harrow Campus includes 14 professional recording studios (five of which are surround studios and two with Dolby Atmos), a new teaching recording studio, Music Lab and an array of TV, post-production, radio, film and multimedia facilities built and equipped to the highest standards.

This innovative course develops your creative abilities in audio across music production, sound design, radio, TV, film and multimedia, all supported by a robust understanding of the technologies involved. You will be able to explore and expand as a creative artist while achieving control and experience of a professional audio environment.