Music Technology (Sound for Media) (BSc Hons - Single)

Overview

This degree forms one of three pathways within the BSc Music Technology course. It provides you with the theoretical and technical expertise to open up a wide range of career opportunities in sound design, music technology, the moving image and interactive media. You will develop as a creative, flexible and reflective practitioner in audiovisual production, acquiring creative skills and technological understanding by studying the principles of sound for media and through engagement in practical work. The Faculty has an excellent reputation and track record in placing graduates in the moving image and the music/audio industries. This degree has won a solid reputation since its start, opening doors to graduates to work for institutions and companies such as the BBC, Planet Mu and Future Shorts.

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
• Basics of working with cameras and video software
• Sound design for different types of media (e.g. video)
• Music theory and practice
• Computer based audio systems

Level 2 topics include:

• Individual sound design projects
• Advanced digital recording techniques
• Audiovisual projects
• Principles of Digital audio systems
• Principles of Sound Synthesis

Level 3 topics include:

• Major project in sound design
• Major project in video and sound in 5.1 surround
• 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 useful experience by potential employers, when you graduate.

Career opportunities

Successful completion of this course offers career opportunities to enter the media industries in creative and technical roles, such as: sound recording, sound dubbing and sound broadcast (such as at the BBC). The programme is also excellent preparation for further research or study at Masters and PhD level.

Student profiles

In 2010, Priscilla Angelique commented that her BA (Hons) in Music Technology (Sound for Media) at London Met has allowed her to make possible her long-standing goal of self-producing a studio album. Priscilla says: ‘I visited a lot of other universities before making the decision to come to London Met. Several things stood out. Firstly, the facilities: I was very impressed by the music studios and video editing suites. Secondly, the teaching team. I met two of the key lecturers, before I joined. Both lecturers have an extraordinary amount of experience in the field and yet know how to present this well to the undergraduate.'

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 without the above academic qualifications, interviews may be arranged in order to assess the applicant’s ability to successfully complete the course.

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 Javier Garavaglia