BSc Creative Technology and Robotics
Reading Lists
The below list includes sources you may find useful when studying for your units. Don’t forget, you can find a lot more than is listed here by searching the Library online.
Print Books
Books for creative technology and robotics
You will find we have an extensive collection of creative technology and robotics books online but we do have plenty of great resources in print too that cover many useful topics.
With the exception of short loan books, everything can be borrowed for three weeks. Find out how to search for library catalogue books on Discovery.
Online Resources
As well as printed materials, the Library also has a wide selection of online resources to help you with your research.
Useful online resources for BSc Creative Technology and Robotics
Resource Type
E-JournalsLocation:
Off-campus On-campusACM Digital Library
Search here for access to all Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) publications, including journals, conference proceedings, and papers of special interest groups. The search interface is easy to use and will bring back results across all the ACM content we have access to.
Key titles available from ACM include: ACM Journal on Emerging Technologies in Computing Systems; Proceedings of the ACM on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques; Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics.
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E-BooksLocation:
Off-campus On-campuseBook Central
Search our huge database of titles covering a wide variety of topics. All titles are available so you can start reading straight away. A great source for research and learning more about historical and cultural contexts. You can read e-books online, or you can download them to Adobe Digital Editions (PC/Mac) or Bluefire (iOS/Android).
Information on how to download from eBook Central (opens in a new window)
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E-BooksLocation:
Off-campus On-campusO’Reilly
Access to over 21,000 technical e-books and videos to assist with IT and programming needs. Other areas include art and design with publishers like Laurence King included and books about well being too. Aimed specifically at Higher Education users with an interface that allows for personalising and comes with an app which is free to download.
Short videos on how to access and use O’Reilly are available on the VLE.
Further guides on using O’Reilly are available on their webpages (opens in a new window).
You can download an O’Reilly app to enable you to save material. Information on how to download the app is available (opens in a new window).
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E-BooksLocation:
Off-campus On-campusVLeBooks
You can find eBooks specifically bought for Norwich Uni students on VLeBooks.
Information on how to download VLeBooks (opens in a new window).
Publications
Publications, also known as magazines, journals or periodicals, are regularly published with up to date articles, images, and editorials. These can be available in print and online.
Useful online publications for BSc Creative Technology and Robotics
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MagazineLocation:
On-campusWhere to access:
PrintStatus:
Current3D world
3D World is designed for all CG artists, covering animation, VFX, games and arch-viz. Every month enjoy new tutorials written by leading CG creatives.
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MagazineLocation:
On-campusWhere to access:
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ArchivedComputer Arts
An essential read for graphic designers, illustrators or creative professionals looking to develop their skill set and career. Offers insightful guides, inspiration, industry advice and creative software skills. Ceased publication in 2020.
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MagazineLocation:
Off-campus On-campusWhere to access:
Print OnlineStatus:
CurrentMake
Make: celebrates your right to tweak, hack, and bend any technology to your will.