Certificate of Achievement
has completed the following course:
Lights, Camera, Computer - Action! How Digital Technology is Transforming Film, TV, and Gaming
University of York and Screen Industries Growth Network
On this course, learners explored the impact technology has on storytelling in the screen industry, the new opportunities it presents, and how their own skills match up with different roles in the industry.
3 weeks, 4 hours per week
Dr Jude Brereton
Senior Lecturer, Department of Electronic Engineering
University of York
Transcript
Learning outcomes
- Reflect on emerging technologies in the industry and identify future opportunities
- Demonstrate knowledge of different sectors within the industry (such as sound, film making, tech)
- Describe the variety of roles and careers in the screen industries
- Explore your own skillsets, how these map onto industry roles, and how they can develop these further
Syllabus
- Overview of what the screen industry is, how it has changed and how it continues to evolve.
- Introduction to cutting-edge and emerging technologies currently used in the screen industry, including film, tv, games and more.
- The importance of storytelling, and how stories might be told in the future.
- Guidance and information about careers in the screen industry tech sector and how to get into the industry, including tips on building your own portfolio.
- “Do try this at home” activities using freely available software, to explore some of the technologies used in the industry, and being developed by researchers.
Issued on 7th January 2026
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