Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Editing and Post Production

at Ravensbourne University London United Kingdom

Motion graphics is at the forefront of visual communication. With the growth of digital culture, motion graphics has become one of the fastest expanding areas of design. A BA (Hons) in Motion Graphics will open up opportunities for all budding designers with an interest in graphics, animation and film. Learn to combine these disciplines and realise your personal creative potential

Why study this motion graphics degree?

• This is a long established, forward-looking course with a unique focus on all aspects of motion graphics.
• Students develop a wide range of practical skills and theoretical knowledge to underpin their creative design work.
• The syllabus is aligned to industry but also promotes creativity and individuality.
• Across all years, students have access to the course’s outstanding industry contacts.
• As well as developing their design skills students explore the history, context and future potential of motion graphics.
• Being based in London, the course can provide many opportunities to visit design studios, postproduction houses, major broadcasters, exhibitions and industry events.
• On graduation our students have excellent employment opportunities.

The Motion Graphics degree course at Ravensbourne University London combines digital technology and creative design to equip you with the full range of practical and theoretical skills required to build a successful career within the creative industries.

The three-year undergraduate course encompasses key skills including animation, storytelling, graphic design, 2D and 3D graphics, video production and experiential design, as well as exploring the history, context and future potential of motion design.

Combining these skills with industry-standard software including After Effects and Cinema 4D, you’ll create motion graphics for film, television, online, mobile, music and live events.

Through the course’s well-established industry connections, you’ll be introduced to a wide range of guest speakers and visit design studios, post production houses and major broadcasters.

In your final year you will be given individual advice by industry experts on how to develop your portfolio and prepare for the job market.

You will graduate agile and industry ready – as proven by our excellent employment record.

Can you push the boundaries of animation? Based in the heart of London's creative district and with excellent industry links, our BA Honours Animation degree explores the interplay between movement and narrative. You will examine how the two elements flow together to engage the audience and create a compelling story. With opportunities for mentorships with top industry players, let our experts sharpen your natural talent and turn passion into profession.

Why study this animation degree?

• Learn within one of the top academic institutions in London, UK
• Opportunities to collaborate on live briefs within industry
• First-class teaching from experienced staff and industry experts
• Work on creative projects that nurture individuals to excel
• Excellent location with a host of animation studios on the doorstep
• Tap into exceptional industry connections

The UK’s animation industry is a global success story. In a world where visual communication is the norm, animators are in high demand whether in TV, film, gaming, corporate films, advertising or the media.

Through studying this exciting animation degree course, you will acquire the technical skills, insight and platform to apply your creative talent to a successful career in character animation. You will think on your feet, respond to live and self-initiated briefs, and utilise a mix of practice and theory-based learning, including: seminars, workshops, industry masterclasses, individual tutorials and self-directed study.

You will explore a range of character animation techniques, including the fundamentals, body mechanics and performance. You will also adopt digital development skills in asset and rigging creation, together with storytelling techniques, life drawing, physical prototyping, research and idea development, communication and presentation. You will also examine the medium using industry-standard software, including Maya and the Adobe Suite.

Working in a creative environment, you will work collaboratively with other students to tackle creative briefs and bring ideas to life. You will be welcomed into a supportive community comprising industry experts and graduate mentors in a dynamic, creative hub. 

During this three-year animation course in London, you will acquire the technical skills and insight to succeed in a career in 2D and 3D animation. You will be granted access to industry-quality software and produce an assessed portfolio of work, so you’re ready to enter the professional world of animation with confidence and know-how. 

Do you want to master user-centred design innovation and propel your career in the creative industries and further afield? Our Design Communication master's degree will enable you to produce industry-quality graphic design, marketing, social media and digital technology assets.

In a recent survey, our postgraduate courses scored 91% student satisfaction for creativity and design, and 93% satisfaction overall. That makes us second for postgraduate study in the country.

Why study this Design Communication master's degree?

• See your creative visions come to life
• Tap into exceptional industry connections
• Develop your business acumen 
• Establish a critical design practice
• Immerse yourself in emerging technologies and methodologies
• Respond to society and user needs to augment your design skills
• Create dynamic interacting spaces
• Study in a stunning new building in London's Design District
• Be a legacy-maker for The Institute of Creativity and Technology

Supercharge your visual communication design skills

In our exciting new MA Design Communication course, you will gain the knowledge, confidence and professional acumen to creatively position services, systems and need-driven design products.

You will respond to societal and user needs to expand your graphic communication design skills. You will be immersed in the tools and processes of digital design and emerging technologies, whilst exploring the value of design thinking and services in a bustling marketplace.

During the course you will establish a critical design practice, create dynamic interacting spaces, and apply design to respond to a range of needs. You’ll engage your target audiences by synthesising creativity with sound business theories – an essential skill that will boost your employability across many potential career avenues.

After studying for your MA Design Communication course, you will have:

• The hands-on design thinking skills to turn creative visions into truly engaging assets
• The business and commercial acumen to reach and inspire audiences across all business, international and not-for-profit sectors
• The confidence to generate real change and influence decision making at the most senior levels

A leading course provider for 40 years, the digital television production degree will equip you with everything you need to excel in a career in the media and television industries. You will immerse yourself in the production of multi-platform TV programmes and digital content to meet the changing demands of modern television production.

Why study this digital film production degree?

• Provider of high-end television training for over 40 years
• Receive a first-class education in live television broadcasting
• Exceptional TV production resources and facilities
• Small class numbers enhance student experience and tutor access
• Industry networking and top work experience opportunities
• Showcase your work at The Degree show
• High post-graduation employment rates 
• Learn through challenging, real-world projects

This contemporary TV production course in London will prepare you for a broad range of careers in television, broadcast and video production, giving you a hands-on education across all areas of television production. 

You will gain experience of producing your own television shows using industry-standard facilities. You will work on a range of TV genres including drama, documentary, entertainment and factual – both in the studio and on location.

You will learn to broadcast live and create multi-platform television content that embraces emerging technologies. You will develop TV formats, write scripts, pitch to commissioning editors and present ideas to clients in response to live briefs. 

The digital television production degree is led by production and broadcast experts and taught through a mix of practical and theory-based learning. You will develop a varied skillset that covers all areas of television production and the wider broadcast media. You will be taught through a blend of practice and theory-based learning, which includes lectures, workshops, seminars, projects and self-directed study.

Study for a degree in fashion buying and brand management and learn to forecast fashion trends, interpret consumer behaviour, appreciate the importance of sustainability and build an understanding of the current global fashion market. This fashion management degree has achieved a 96% student satisfaction rate*

Why study this fashion buying and brand management degree?

• An impressive 96% student satisfaction rate (NSS results 2020)
• Uniquely skilled graduates with both creative flair and business acumen
• Inspiring industry guest lecturers
• Teachers are industry pros who deliver a cutting-edge curriculum 
• Outstanding industry connections and partnerships
• Access to covetable industry resources: WGSN, Edited, Mintel and LSN Global
• Free Adobe suite software and access to a £300 laptop bursary
• Accredited work placement opportunities 

This exciting fashion fashion management degree in London, UK, encourages creative flair whilst also developing your business nous, including problem-solving, organisational, planning, promotional and fashion management skills.

You will gain a deeper understanding of buying cycles, sales performance, product development, fabric sourcing and testing, the supply chain, the importance of sustainability and fashion brand development. 

This fashion marketing degree course will also teach you how to predict fashion trends, plan a fashion range, understand consumer behaviour and undertake psychographic profiling. It has been designed to provide students with the mindset and skillset needed to succeed in a competitive industry. 

Your creative learning will be enhanced through a diverse range of guest speakers and industry-led projects, while external visits will provide behind-the-scenes insights into manufacturers, trade fairs, fabric suppliers and retail spaces. 

This means you will develop a real understanding of the different roles and networks available to you. At Ravensbourne University London, we’re all about making you truly industry. 

Using the Adobe suite and online fashion resources, you will develop the creative and practical skills to enable you to plan a fashion range, promote a brand, generate a professional report, pitch an idea and ultimately understand the business of fashion, including fashion marketing, buying and brand management. 

During this fashion management degree, you will gain practical knowledge about the product development process, including fabric selection and testing, colour management, quality management and sustainability. CAD lessons will facilitate creative presentation while other CAD/CAM management tools will also help to prepare students for industry.

Do you wish to interpret consumer behaviour and build an understanding of the current global fashion market? Perhaps you harbour ambitions of releasing your own clothing range? This three-year degree in the cultural capital of London can help you realise your dream career in fashion buying and management.

The BSc (Hons) Creative Computing degree is a flexible, innovative course that will enable you to explore how computing and digital technologies can enhance creativity. This unique course will give you both the creative and technical skills required to succeed in industry.

Why study this landscape architecture degree?

• Become a creative professional in computing
• Great industry prospects: develop a skillset in high demand 
• Combine creative flair with technical nous
• Discover a diverse array of interactive and digital systems
• Become the all-rounder your future employer needs
• Gain first-hand experience of immersive technologies
• Access first-class computing tools
• Work with both technology specialists and creatives

Because techies and creatives aren’t mutually exclusive

Combine creative flair with a technical grounding on this immersive creative computing degree course in London. With access to state-of-the-art computing tools, you will utilise emerging technologies and learn about interactive systems, web and mobile technologies, digital art and multimedia streaming.

The course’s raison d'être has been shaped by industry demands. The boundary between digital and creative roles is blurring all the time, and few graduates have the combination of skills employers are looking for. As such, our creative computing course arms students with a portfolio of artistic, design and technical skills through an exciting and flexible programme.

You will explore how computing and digital technologies can enhance creativity and develop the skills and knowledge to become a creative professional within the media and arts industries. The course focuses on two distinct pathways to give you an understanding of computing and digital technologies across the spectrum. 

During your first year, you’ll gain a solid grounding in technology and focus on its application in creative contexts, as well as skills in designing computer applications, developing your technological creativity and investigating the process of new media development using programming languages.

In years two and three, you’ll have the opportunity to either concentrate on the artistic aspects of the subject or take a more scientific approach. The course can be shaped to meet your own personal passions. 

This highly versatile degree prepares you for a range of careers within the computing and digital technologies sector. Are you ready to become a creative-techie hybrid?

This year zero course is a preparatory year as part of a four-year BA (Hons) Games Development course. Aimed at students who want more time before year one to develop their skills, this is an ideal entry-level course for aspiring game makers who wish to create imaginative games through a variety of mediums. An entertaining career in games design and computer gaming starts here. 

Why study this games development degree?

• Get prepared for progression to year one of BA (Hons) Games Development
• Gain a command of the essential, practical, intellectual and transferable skills needed to enter into the world of games development
• Develop hardware and software knowledge suitable for games development 
• Learn the broad cultural contexts of the creative industries
• Gain visual awareness and experience with a range of media 
• Enhance your technical ability related to games development

Year 0 in games development encourages creativity, imagination and new ways of making, thinking and documenting. 

The course focuses on giving students a solid understanding of games development, the creative process, and the technical knowledge to realise it. The course explores the contemporary gaming industry across a broad range of experiences – from the latest console blockbusters to virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).

Year zero is an excellent entry point into our BA (Hons) Games Development course, which may suit you if:

• You feel you will benefit from developing your skillset prior to entering an undergraduate degree course
• You will struggle to fulfil the entry requirements

Skilled digital photographers are in demand across various industries to capture a moment in time and bring messages and products to life. With access to gold-standard equipment, this photography degree works with your creative talent, exploring lighting and art direction to create evocative and powerful images.

Why study this photography degree course?

• Accredited by the Association of Photographers (AOP) and the Royal Photographic Society (RPS)
• Nurture a diverse skillset across a range of digital photography sub-disciplines
• Industry-focused and exception industry connections 
• Placement opportunities within prestigious organisations
• Mix of practice and theory-based learning modules
• Supported by expert teaching staff and visiting professionals

Nothing tells a story like a powerful image. Digital photography is one of the most dynamic mediums within the creative industries; it is a dominant force in shaping and defining contemporary society. 

This digital photography course in London, UK, is the destination for budding contemporary photographers who wish to push the boundaries of a powerful medium. Accredited by the Association of Photographers (AOP) and the Royal Photographic Society (RPS), you will learn to decipher creative briefs, develop your own photographic style and prepare collections for exhibitions and competitions.

This industry-focused photography degree provides an education in the broader areas of digital photographic practice and will instil an understanding of the rapidly changing principles and methods that underpin new and emerging creative commercial practice.

You will use practical skills, knowledge and critical application of digital photography, helping you to explore the creative potential of your camera. Through a mix of practice and theory-based learning, you will be taught to think like a photographer and explore how images are created, shared, distributed and sold. 

This future-focused BA Hons photography degree course from Ravensbourne University London is designed to combine practical skills with a knowledge of the critical application of digital photography. You will explore the creative potential of the camera and the theories and movements that drive change. 

You will be encouraged to develop your own distinctive portfolio to showcase a high level of technical skill, whilst understanding the theory of photography, as well as seek opportunities for placements at top London agencies and photographers. You will also be encouraged to work collaboratively with other students across the college and different disciplines.

Why study this digital marketing degree?

• Flexible routes to suit your passion
• State-of-the-art Augmented (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) facilities
• Create engaging, interactive, multi-channel digital marketing campaigns
• Collaborate with fellow students from media and fashion
• Gain support setting up your own business and progressing ideas
• Set yourself up for agency, in-house or self-employment
• Design, deliver and evaluate strategies and campaigns from end to end
• Tap into exceptional industry connections

Do you want a highly practical computer science education that provides you with the cutting-edge technical skills to prepare you for the jobs of tomorrow? If so, then this is the degree programme for you.

 Why study this Computer Science degree?

• Gain highly desirable skills in computer science
• Learn to program and build desktop and mobile apps
• Gain full stack web development skills
• Study cutting-edge subjects such as cyber security, cloud computing, artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things
• Gain skills in computer networking
• Open the door to careers in software engineering, cyber security and cloud computing
• Experience a learning-by-doing approach to computer science education
• Improve your future employment prospects
• Meet like-minded people with similar interests
• Be part of a tech-literate, creative community

A unique computer science degree for tomorrow's expert
Ravensbourne has an established international reputation for innovation at the intersection of design and digital media.

The BSc Computer Science programme capitalises on and consolidates these past successes, offering you a computer science education that nurtures your ability to innovate, while developing your computer science skills.