5Oct
UndergraduateCourse summary
Creative Music Technology has been designed to provide you with the artistic, technical, creative, and professional skills relevant to those wishing to work in the music industries. Highly practical and industry-focused with a multi-skilled approach to include composition, analysis, recording and production, the degree aims to develop your in-depth knowledge and understanding of current music technology techniques and resources. The course will allow you to develop your ability to convey personal expression and imagination in practical music-production, alongside the development of your production skills in recorded music and applied sound production. The project-based nature of the programme allows you to tailor the assignments to suit your interests within the broad subject area of music technology and production. By enhancing your enquiring, analytical, innovative and creative approach to the production and the performance of music. You will develop an understanding of the business and legal issues necessary for the successful transfer and implementation of the acquired relevant technology to the commercial environment and generate and communicate original concepts that extend the knowledge gained in taught sections of the programmes. The course will prepare you for employment, research and continuing professional development.
Modules
Level 4 The Studio Engineer (20 credits; compulsory) The Studio Composer (20 credits; compulsory) Creative Sound Manipulations (20 credits; compulsory) Learning in the Digital Era (20 credits; compulsory) Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference (20 credits; compulsory) Ways of Thinking (10 credits; compulsory) Ways of Perceiving (10 credits; compulsory) Level 5 Sound Design for Screen (20 credits; compulsory) Studio Project (20 credits; compulsory) The Sustainable Studio (10 credits; compulsory) Change Makers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment (20 credits; compulsory) Change Makers: Creativity and Value Creation (20 credits; compulsory) Research in Context (10 credits; compulsory) Research in Practice (10 credits; compulsory) Location Recording (10 credits; compulsory) Level 6 Music Video Production (20 credits; compulsory) Final Showreel and Portfolio (40 credits; compulsory) Independent Project (40 credits; compulsory) Mastering and Production (20 credits; compulsory)
Assessment method
Students on the programme are assessed predominantly by portfolio and creative output assignments, compositions, recordings, productions, creative projects etc. Written analysis and critique are also integral to the assessment, as well as presentations and vivas. Through all the projects undertaken, students develop both practical skills and an understanding of theoretical principles. The course assesses the students’ command the many roles of technology in the creation of music, taking a multi-skilled approach, whilst allowing students to specialise in areas in which they would like to take their careers on later in the course.
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
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000 | Year 1 |
| England | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000 | Year 1 |
| International | £13500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
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Provider information
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
College Road
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP