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Creative Computing Institute

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Close up image of someone holding computing equipment
Computing components, 2021, UAL Creative Computing Institute, Photograph: Alys Tomlinson

Working at the intersection of creativity and computational technologies.

We are part of how UAL explores the technology shaping our world and prepares a new generation of talent to shape it.

Explore computer science and creative practice through innovative courses, knowledge exchange and research opportunities.

Introduction to CCI

Discover our courses

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    Photo of a small battery powered robot following black lines on a large roll of paper
    Undergraduate

    Learn to code, build apps, craft digital experiences, explore machine intelligence and more.

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    Postgraduate

    Explore computational thinking and engage with the intersection of creative practice and technology.

  • Students at Creative Computing Intensive Courses, 2021, UAL | Photograph: Georgina Capdevila Cano
    Research

    Postgraduate research pathway for artists, scientists, designers and engineers.

  • Students at Creative Computing Intensive Courses, 2021, Creative Computing, UAL, Photograph: Georgina Capdevila Cano
    Short courses  

    Check out our brilliant short courses - you could learn anything from creative coding to data science and digital design.

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    Experimentations at Creative Computing Intensive Courses, 2021, Creative Computing Institute, UAL. Photograph: Georgina Capdevila Cano
    FutureLearn - online courses  

    Discover our online courses on FutureLearn.

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    Val Toro, 2021, UAL Creative Computing Institute, Copyright holder: Alys Tomlinson
    UAL Diplomas - sandwich year

    Add a year in creative computing or Apple development to your UAL undergraduate degree.

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    People at CCI Inaugural Launch Event, Creative Computing Institute, UAL, Photograph by Ana Escobar
    About

    Learn a bit more about who we are and the facilities we have to offer.

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    Speakers at CCI Inaugural Launch Event, Creative Computing Institute, UAL, Photograph by Ana Escobar
    Research

    We're inviting researchers and research students to join our interdisciplinary community - exploring computing and creative practice.

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    Image courtesy of UAL, BA (Hons) Film and Television, Television and Film studio in the Digital Space at London College of Communication.
    Public programme

    See how you can get involved and discover our annual public programme of events.

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    Courtesy UAL, CCI Research staff talk at the UAL Creative Computing Institute.
    People

    Meet our talented team of staff.

CCI news

  • UAL Diploma in Apple Development: now enrolling for Sept 2022
    Gabrielle Ngoo working on her laptop and phone on the CCI Diploma © Alys Tomlinson

    UAL Diploma in Apple Development: now enrolling for Sept 2022

    UAL CCI invites current students to apply for a new UAL Diploma in Apple Development. A one-year add-on to existing UAL degrees, the learning programme and qualification is designed by Apple and adapted to the UAL context.

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    Finn Weaver and Rocio Aloe Rey, UAL Diploma in Creative Computing 2021. Photo copyright Alys Tomlinson

    Paid music and AI workshop opportunity for musicians

    UAL Creative Computing Institute working with Alan Turing Institute is looking for 10 musicians who already work with computers, to take part in 3 in person London workshops, to incorporate AI into their musical practice. Apply by 12 April.

  • CCI wins Turing Institute Network Development Award
    Waihin Chan: Time Machine. Using machine learning to reverse-engineer artworks MSc Creative Computing 2020 Graduate Showcase

    CCI wins Turing Institute Network Development Award

    UAL Creative Computing Institute will expand their Open Source AI Tools for Music and Art to introduce musicians and artists to working with AI and data.

  • UAL Creative Computing Institute welcomes new staff
    © Alys Tomlinson

    UAL Creative Computing Institute welcomes new staff

    UAL’s Creative Computing Institute welcomes new staff.

Contact us

General enquiries
cci@arts.ac.uk

Find us

UAL Creative Computing Institute
45-65 Peckham Road
London
SE5 8UF

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