BA (Hons) Creative Media with Foundation

At the University of Plymouth, the BA (Hons) Creative Media with Foundation program immerses students in a hands-on learning environment where creativity meets industry-standard practice. From your very first year, you'll gain practical skills across photography, video, sound, animation, and digital media, all while working in state-of-the-art studios and with cutting-edge equipment. The course emphasizes experimentation, collaboration, and professional experience, ensuring that your creative portfolio reflects real-world applications.

Students benefit from a rich blend of individual projects, group collaborations, and industry engagement, making learning deeply experiential. The program equips you to work confidently in diverse creative media contexts and prepares you for a professional career in the industry.

Experiential learning is supported through:

• Industry Collaborations: Work on live projects with companies such as the BBC and ITV.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access green screen studios, animation rostrums, sound suites, an Immersive Media Lab, and a cinema for production and screening.

• Creative Software: Gain proficiency in industry-standard software for animation, video editing, sound design, and digital media production.

• Group Projects: Collaborate on modules like Industry Brief, producing creative responses in teams for real-world clients.

• Field and Public Engagement: Participate in exhibitions, screenings, and live industry briefs to showcase work to professional audiences.

• Specialized Laboratories: Utilize dedicated spaces for experimental media, projection mapping, and immersive narrative design.

• Library and Research Resources: Access comprehensive resources to support both practical and theoretical study.

• Foundation Year Support: Build essential skills across illustration, animation, print-making, photography, and fine art to prepare for advanced undergraduate study.

This approach ensures you graduate not only with technical expertise but also with the confidence to innovate and thrive in creative industries.

Future Progression & Opportunities:

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Creative Media with Foundation at the University of Plymouth leave ready to enter the creative industries with strong practical skills and a distinctive creative voice. Many students secure employment soon after graduation, often in dynamic and visually driven roles: Professional Photographer, Multimedia Designer, Video Editor, or Animation Artist.

The University supports your career ambitions through:

• Careers and Employability Service: Offering portfolio reviews, CV workshops, and one-to-one career guidance to prepare you for the creative job market.

• Employment statistics: Around 97% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months, with creative industry roles offering competitive starting salaries.

• Industry partnerships: Collaborations with organizations such as the BBC and ITV give students real-world project experience and networking opportunities.

• Accreditation and long-term value: A degree recognized across the creative sector, enhancing employability and professional credibility.

• Graduation outcomes: Students develop portfolios demonstrating expertise in video, photography, sound, animation, and interactive media, making them highly attractive to employers.

Further Academic Progression:
Graduates may choose to continue their studies with postgraduate programs in areas like Creative Media, Animation, Film Production, or Digital Arts, further enhancing their specialization and career prospects.