Music Technology (Music Production) (BSc Hons - Single)

Overview

This degree forms one of three pathways within the BSc Music Technology course.
It provides the theoretical and technical expertise needed to open up a wide range of career opportunities in music production, including recording and live sound. You develop as a creative, flexible and reflective practitioner in music production. Students acquire creative skills and technological understanding by studying theory and through engagement in practical work. The Faculty has an excellent reputation within the music and audio industries. This course offers excellent training in sound recording, music production and live-sound such as that for theatre, concerts and outdoor festivals, all of which are an important areas of employment for music technology graduates.

Sir John Cass Faculty of Art, Media and Design

www.londonmet.ac.uk/jcamd/

Course contents

Three levels, each of 120 credits.

Level 1 topics include:

• Basics of audio recording
• MIDI arrangement and composition
• Music theory and practice
• Computer based audio systems

Level 2 topics include:

• Individual sound/audio based projects
• Advanced digital recording techniques
• Principles of Digital audio systems
• Principles of Sound Synthesis

Level 3 topics include:

• Major projects in sound recording and/or sound for live events
• Dissertation

Assessment

You are assessed, for example, via individual and group research and/ practical coursework, individual practical projects, etc.

Careers

Professional accreditation/exemption

We encourage mature students to claim credit (exemption) for previous education or relevant experience, which may include academic courses, in-company training, paid or unpaid work and leisure activities. To do this you need to present evidence of past achievement or undertake a formal Assessment of Prior Learning – APL.

Collaborative and international links

We have contacts with the industry and several other institutions. Full-time students are encouraged to undertake a placement year. This provides a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience of the industry, spending a year with an employer, during which you will be paid. Tutors can help you to find a suitable placement. Placements are considered a useful experience by potential employers, when you graduate.

Career opportunities

Successful completion of this course offers career opportunities in the music industry, including creative and technical roles, such as: music production, sound recording, sound dubbing and sound in live situations. The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study (Masters and PhD).

Applying and entry

Sept full-time: apply through UCAS

Sept part-time, Feb 2013 full/part-time: apply direct to the University - contact Admissions for an application form.

Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have GCSE English at grade C or above (or equivalent) plus at least 280 UCAS points, which must be from a relevant area to the course. For mature students, interviews may be arranged.

Further information

Please contact the Admissions Office:
Tel: +44(0)20 7133 4200
Fax: +44(0)20 7133 2677
Email: admissions@londonmet.ac.uk
or for further academic questions, contact Dr. Elaine Thomazi Freitas e.thomazifreitas@londonmet.ac.uk