Level 5 Music & Sonic Arts (Music Technology) Foundation Degree
This course prepares students to work as a music producer, artist, sound designer, live sound engineer or leads to a foundation for higher level academic study. Students are guided to develop practical application, relevant skills are underpinned with a solid theoretical knowledge and understanding, together with the entrepreneurial qualities essential to succeed in the music industry.
Year 1
Students will experience a broad range of music technology platforms and a wide range of music production techniques, including multi-track recording, production skills, studio design, microphone and mixing techniques taught in professional recording facilities. Live sound production skills equip students…
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This course prepares students to work as a music producer,
artist, sound designer, live sound engineer or leads to a
foundation for higher level academic study. Students are guided to
develop practical application, relevant skills are underpinned with
a solid theoretical knowledge and understanding, together with the
entrepreneurial qualities essential to succeed in the music
industry.
Year 1
Students will experience a broad range of music technology
platforms and a wide range of music production techniques,
including multi-track recording, production skills, studio design,
microphone and mixing techniques taught in professional recording
facilities. Live sound production skills equip students to work in
venues, festivals, with promoters and events management companies,
an expanding area of the music industry.
Creative music arrangement, remix and production skills are
developed using numerous software platforms. Students apply music
technology innovatively in performance settings using the latest
cutting edge hands-on audio technology and visual VJ techniques.
Sound design techniques, synthesis, sampling, audio manipulation
techniques and the creative use of effects are explored.
- Music business and events management
- Live event technology
- Sound genetics, electroacoustics and audio manipulation
- Studio recording
- Sound design
- Audio systems and production theory
Students are encouraged to consolidate their interests and experiences and focus on more substantial pieces of work. Produce an EP of original recordings and/or electronic compositions to a contemporary standard. Create a portfolio of multi-media based audio work - including film, game, TV ad, recording foley, and work in 5.1 surround sound.
Successfully realise a creative final major project based around music technology performance incorporating the latest kit and live synced VJ techniques, to sonic art installations, to multi-media environments.
- Industry practice
- Music and multimedia applications (composition)
- Sonic arts product realisation
- Audio production
Students will need between 120 and 240 UCAS points from:
- At least two 'A' Levels at 'A2', with one in a related subject are
- BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject area
- Advanced Diploma with relevant Principal or Additional and Specialist Learning (ASL)
- International Baccalaureate
Experienced mature students with 3 years' recent and relevant
professional experience or other relevant qualifications are
welcome to apply.
All offers are subject to a successful audition and interview.
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