Bachelor's Degree Course in Digital Creativity Engineering

Overview

The The Degree Course in Digital Creativity Engineering, an interuniversity course between the Polytechnic University of Bari and the University of Basilicata, offers an interdisciplinary educational pathway to train a junior engineer with skills in sectors such as digital product design, multimedia content development, animation, video production, and digital art. The Course is based on fundamental scientific and engineering knowledge, combining skills and technologies for the creative and cultural industries.

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Educational Objectives

The Degree Program is structured into three Curricula:

At the time of enrollment, the student must choose a curriculum. However, the student may subsequently change this choice by submitting a specific Individual Study Plan request. The qualification awarded upon completion of the educational pathway is Digital Creativity Engineer.

Lessons are delivered in "blended"mode: up to 67% of lessons are in asynchronous mode through the e-learning platform, while the remainder are delivered synchronously, online or in person.

Location

Interuniversity course between the Polytechnic University of Bari and theUniversity of Basilicata.

Duration

The expected duration for completing this Course is 3 years.

Language

Classes, seminars, and laboratories are conducted in Italian language.

Admission

Admission is subject to passing the TOLC-I, the CISIA Online Test for Engineering.

Study Plan

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The Skills

The degree course in Digital Creativity Engineering, created through the collaboration between the Polytechnic University of Bari and the University of Basilicata, trains a professional figure who combines solid engineering skills with in-depth knowledge of digital creative processes. The objective is to prepare engineers capable of actively contributing to the multimedia, music, film, gaming, and gamification industries, sectors undergoing strong expansion and increasingly influenced by advanced digital technologies.

The course integrates engineering with technologies for creativity, training graduates capable of managing the design and development of innovative multimedia products and digital tools, applying techniques such as audio and video signal processing, augmented reality, and the manipulation of three-dimensional environments. Graduates will acquire skills in managing software and hardware dedicated to the creative industry and will be able to create digitally advanced, aesthetically satisfying, and socially relevant content.

The educational pathway offers three specific curricula to specialize in sectors such as music, gaming, and cinema/audiovisual, promoting an interdisciplinary approach that prepares students to take on professional roles in the digital industry, with particular attention to innovation and the application of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.

Graduates will be able to design and develop multimedia applications, video games, 3D systems, and graphical interfaces, as well as manage computer networks and embedded systems intended for entertainment and audiovisual production. This degree course lays the foundations for a versatile and innovative career in a wide range of sectors related to creativity and digital technology.

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

Professional opportunities

The Digital Creativity Engineer combines technical and creative skills to work in the design and management of innovative multimedia products. Graduates may take on various roles in different professional fields, such as:

Multimedia product development: design of interactive websites, mobile applications, video games, smart devices, and 3D systems.
Software and video game development: analyst, designer, and developer of application software and games, including projects based on Artificial Intelligence.
Network and hardware systems administrator: design and management of computer networks and embedded devices for the creative industry, with skills in security and maintenance.
Manipulation of multimedia content: creation and editing of sounds, images, videos, and 2D/3D models for audiovisual and entertainment projects.

The career opportunities include software development companies, IT consulting firms, web services companies, communication and film industries, as well as the advertising and video game sectors.

After having passed theState Examination, graduates may enroll in theRegister of Engineers as Junior Engineer.

Their interdisciplinary training enables them to work successfully in the creative and technological industry, promoting digital innovation in various sectors.

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Subsequent Training

Graduates in Digital Creativity Engineering may continue their studies in Master’s Degree and Computer Engineering, in the Master's Degree in Telecommunications Engineering, Electronic Engineering offered by the Polytechnic University of Bari, in the Master's Degree in Computer Engineering and Information Technology offered by the University of Basilicata, or in other Engineering degree programmes offered by other universities, subject to verification of the minimum admission requirements established by each university.