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Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Music Technology

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Pursue a BA (Hons) in Music Technology and develop skills in sound engineering, music production, synthesis, sound design, and live performance. This hands-on degree is ideal for aspiring producers, sound engineers, and composers looking to build careers in the modern music industry. Includes work placement opportunities.
Overview

Music technology is a diverse field that requires practitioners to be multi-skilled, adaptable and adept at collaboration across different disciplines and media. Developments in music technology signal trends and evolutions in music practices, creation and consumption. The core philosophy of the BA Hons in Music Technology degree is to develop musical, academic and technical skills through the exploration, application and support of creative practice. This course is aimed at aspiring sound engineers, record producers, sound designers, live sound mixers, contemporary composer/producers and performers who wish to develop their skills using a hands-on approach to learning and research. The programme’s core modules cover digital and analogue sound creation, recording and production techniques, sequencing, synthesis and programming, spatial studies, context, history and criticism, and 21st Century musicianship, including an opportunity to undertake a work placement at Level 5.

The Details

  • Total Maximum Months

    Full Time: 36 Months
    Part Time: 72 Months

  • Mode Of Learning

    Blended

  • Career Opportunities
    • Music Production and Engineering
    • Mixing Engineer
    • Studio Technician
    • Sound Design and Foley Artistry (Film, TV, Games)
    • Audio Post-Production Engineer
    • Dialogue Editor
    • Podcasting and Audio Post-Production
    • Broadcast Engineer
    • Live Sound and Event Management
    • Front of House (FOH) Engineer
    • AV Technician
    • Composition and Performance with Technology
    • Session Musician (specializing in digital instruments/technology)
    • Music Teaching and Community Arts
    • Arts Management and Creative Entrepreneurship

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Curriculum

Course Duration

SSG Approved Training & Assessment Hours : 3600
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Admissions

To enrol, you must fulfil the following requirements

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18 years old

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Language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5

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Academic: UCAS Tariff Points of 112-128

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Any Level 3 Qualifications (e.g., A-levels, BTEC Diploma, Access Diploma, IB Diploma, etc.)

Graduation

To graduate, you must fulfil the following requirements

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Programme Structure

Year 1
Synthesis, Sampling & Sequencing
  • Show sampling and sequencing techniques.
  • Design through a range of sound creation techniques using hardware and software.
  • Distinguish between a variety of musical styles through aural analysis, dictation and composition.
  • Use communication skills to present characteristics of music technology.
Navigating Music Technology
  • Demonstrate the ability to plan their personal development through reflection on a skills diagnostic.
  • Demonstrate the use of graduate attributes to explore problems within the context of their discipline.
  • Illustrate equality, diversity and inclusion in relation to their practice.
  • Demonstrate awareness of a range of historical, contextual, and theoretical study related to music technology.
Recording & Engineering
  • Recognise theory of audio recording techniques and studio production.
  • Demonstrate ability using a range of studio equipment to record and mix down multitrack projects.
  • Demonstrate an understanding of how to use digital audio workstation software.
  • Practice critical listening skills and editing techniques in a professional context.
  • Utilise industry standard skills and software to produce professional mixes ready for mastering.
Sonic Environments
  • Explain how sound behaves in both real and virtual spaces.
  • Select creative uses of sound spatialisation in media.
  • Demonstrate recognition of suitable and adaptable uses of off-site portable recording equipment.
  • Examine creative uses of sound within virtual environments.
Year 2
The Visconti Studio
  • Analyse historical studio techniques and recordings and apply those findings to practice.
  • Experiment and show adaptability of microphone placement and sound separation techniques in a live recording session.
  • Appraise creative studio approaches through recording and post-production techniques to achieve a specific 20th Century aesthetic.
  • Use 1/4-inch tape to master multitrack recording.
Exploring Music Technology
  • Demonstrate the ability to critically evaluate your own personal development through reflection on your progress and goals.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use the graduate attributes to explore problems beyond the discipline.
  • Explain/express/ discuss/ illustrate equity, diversity and inclusion in relation to your professional and personal development.
  • Address problems which require a collaborative and multi-disciplinary approach.
  • Evaluate career pathways in the Music Technology industries.
  • Develop competence through experience of a professional work placement or substantial research project.
Audio Post-Production
  • Illustrate a critical awareness of the methodologies and techniques involved in audio post-production for visual media.
  • Produce advanced sound design and editing techniques through audio post-production projects.
  • Identify, analyse and articulate the communicative characteristics of music and sound for visual media.
  • A collaborative working method as a post-production team.
Performing with Technology
  • Experiment with, and interpret, music technology through a live performance.
  • Apply a range of contemporary performance practices using technology.
  • Formulate solutions to challenges when using technology in live performances.
  • Appraise practices of other contemporary practitioners use of technology within live performance.
Year 3
Professional Project (30 credits)
  • Critically analyse contemporary issues and discourse in music.
  • Apply (practice-)research in a chosen subject, through producing a substantial performance, or composition, or dissertation, or installation.
  • Present the results of your work in an effective manner.
  • Evaluate and critically reflect on outcomes of an extended piece of work.
Applying Music Technology (30 credits)
  • Demonstrate the ability to set goals and take action relating to your development and future plans.
  • Demonstrate use of the graduate attributes to explore complex challenges beyond the University.
  • Apply an understanding of equity, diversity and inclusion in relation to your professional practice.
  • Evaluate effectiveness of learning, leadership and teamwork within a chosen discipline.
Live Sound & Event Management (30 credits)
  • Develop mastery installing and operating a range of specialist live sound equipment.
  • Integrate organisation skills in the planning and execution of a live event.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot live sound reinforcement issues in different performance spaces.
  • Appraise and evaluate your contribution of collaborative working as part of a live sound team.
Advanced Production (30 credits)
  • Develop mastery using a range of digital and hardwarebased professional recording equipment.
  • Construct a mix to professional standards ready for mastering.
  • Experiment and develop your mixing and production literacy.
  • Build your mastering knowledge and competences.
  • Compile a range of mastered deliverables ready for different formats.

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