A university which is constructing a brand new media base has released a video animation showing how the facility will look.

The University of Salford will move its media department to MediaCityUK from autumn this year, where it will house more than 1,500 students on 39 courses, including journalism ones.

A virtual fly-through has now been created which takes viewers on a tour of the new digital learning, teaching and research space.

The new building, which the university will share with co-tenant ITV, will have a range of facilities, including a number of different studios, a social media suite, an area with a 7m by 3m video wall, a media technology laboratory and a newsroom.

Jon Corner, director of MediaCityUK at the university, said: “When it’s complete, the new facility will offer a fantastic, flexible learning space which we believe will enhance creativity and interaction and lead to some really interesting collaborative ideas emerging.

“Added to that we are neighbours with both the BBC and ITV, along with a host of superb creative and digital businesses based at MediaCityUK.

“The potential for collaborative working and learning is huge and mutually beneficial, and both our students, staff and neighbours can look forward to a rich and rewarding experience.”

The animation can be viewed by visiting youtube.com.

This image shows how part of the new base will look.