22Jun
UndergraduateUniversity of East London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
COURSE SUMMARY The principal focus of the DipHE in Sound and Music for Games will be Sound Design, Music and Studio Recording and Production, Interactive Music and Sound Design and Programming, with some elements shared with other programmes in the suite. The sound and music industries are transforming. Traditional careers are adapting to include creative industries that require skills in sound and music. The broadcast, film, theatre, games and immersive experience industries are growing and thriving. We see opportunities for multi-skilled, digitally fluent, dynamic and adaptable sound and music creators, who can initiate and present innovative ideas in modern and engaging ways. You will develop and apply a range of specialist technical and creative skills in sound and music production, working collaboratively within interdisciplinary projects modelled on professional practice in the music industry. WHAT MAKES THIS COURSE DIFFERENT Location: IMW Campus is situated in Central London in the heart of the thriving music scene that attracts the best emerging, new and established musical talent from the UK and globally. Professional Studios and Equipment: You'll learn, compose and produce in our purpose designed industry standard studio facilities designed and built by world renowned Munro Associates and equipped with an SSL Duality SE, SSL AWS 948 and a suite of your individual SSL Nucleus workstations. Hands-on approach: Our focus is on project-led teaching that reflects industry-led briefs, so you'll learn as you create.
Modules
We're offering you a unique opportunity to develop and apply specialist skills in collaborative industry-focused projects. You will develop a range of practical skills and techniques, and collaboration skills, while developing an understanding of the professional, cultural, social, and technological contexts of your practice. We consistently review our courses to ensure we are up to date with industry changes and requirements from our graduates. Year 1 (level 4): You will enhance and expand your critical listening, research and analysis of music and production. Core topics include: Music Production in Context, Sound and Music Technology Systems (SSL Nucleus and Matrix), Sound Design for Film and/or Games Project, Music Recording Project, Production portfolio and Show Reel. Example projects: Producing an EPK Creative Capture and Imaginary Productions Sound Design and the Environment Creative Portfolio Production (CCP) Live Collision Linear Recording Methods Sound Design for Adaptive Contexts My Music Revolution Year 2 (level 5): You will develop your technical abilities alongside independent project management and project analysis and evaluation. You will develop your chosen specialist career pathway to follow in your major practical project and research project: Music Producer / Sound Engineer / Sound Designer for Film and TV. Example projects: Narrative Production Sound Craft Music, Identity and Culture Adaptive Audio Programming Design Thinking Creative Agency
Assessment method
• Coursework Portfolios • Practice Portfolios • Projects Professional practice, innovation, enterprise, and engagement will be modelled and applied in live projects and assessed through the development of an online creative portfolio.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W320
- Institution code:
- E28
- Campus name:
- Islington Music Workshop (IMW)
- Campus code:
- K
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - D*D*
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £14820 | Year 1 |
| International | £14820 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of East London
Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Newham
E16 2RD