Start dates for Short Courses at Norwich:

• October 2023

Level 6 Creative Coding is a new online short course for anyone interested in developing creative programming skills, either as a way of getting a job in this area, or as an introduction to a full MA or MSc course. The course has been co-designed with digital creative employers for learners who have either completed an undergraduate degree, or who can show through career experience that they are ready to start the course. No previous experience of computer programming is necessary.

Shortly after your course begins you will be invited to a real-time introductory session. At this event, you will meet your tutor and other short course students. You will find out about how the course works and have chance to ask questions. Beyond this point, you will undertake your studies at your own pace, with a full year to complete the course.

Students will build skills in coding that are in high demand in the digital and creative industries. Many people know how to use software packages or enjoy customising digital products such as games – but not as many know how to create using coding themselves. And the ability to combine coding with creative skills is in high demand in the job market – with jobs ranging from creative software developer and web developer to creative data technician in VFX.

The course carries 30 credits and is expected to take around 240 study hours, divided into 8 teaching blocks of 30 study hours each. How you complete your study is up to you, as you can fit it flexibly around your life. All you need is access to a computer, as you can access the software you need through the university virtual desktop. You will have access to the course resources for a full year, so will have plenty of time to complete the course.

Course tutors will stay in touch with you throughout, to keep you on track, and connect you to other learners. Our course staff are experienced industry professionals, grounding you in the technical skills you need whilst supporting your creative development.

You will be connected to other students, Norwich University of the Arts graduates and our industry network through a LinkedIn group. This will be another way to ask questions, learn from others and extend your professional network into new sectors.

Throughout the course, you will track your own development using the university Profile system, which will help you capture your progress and the evidence you build of your skills. Profile is also home to our Employability resources and the University’s job page to help connect you to the right opportunities when you complete your qualification.

Whilst you are studying, you will enjoy the benefits of being part of the Norwich University of the Arts community – access to our library, our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), the support of our employability and business start-up team and at the end of your course we will invite you to our campus to celebrate your achievement.

After studying this course you might choose to enrol onto a related Master’s degree. You will be able to apply your learning to a variety of computer programming sectors. You will develop knowledge and skills which would support you in front-end web development, app development, creative software development and more. You will complete this short course with a portfolio of independent project work, a portfolio of research and industry analysis.

How to apply

Applications to our short courses should be made directly to Norwich University of the Arts using the Short Course Application Form.

Terms and conditions

• Norwich Terms and Conditions (11/12/20) 
• Norwich Student Regulations and Procedures (21/10/21)
• Student Protection Plan (05/09/18) (60k)