Course summary

Within this course you have the opportunity to specialise with either a performance or technology focus. This course is designed for students who are looking for a career in the music industry and have a strong interest in music performance, music composition and production. The course aims to give students a range of both practical and theoretical skills that can be utilised in music performance, music technology and music education. Work-based learning and experience is embedded into the course and local employers are involved in industry-based projects where possible, contributing to the studio and live sound production projects. Students will also have the opportunity to develop their performance events management and live music production skills at the McMillan Theatre. The modules studied may include: • Studio Recording Techniques • Live Sound • Music Industry • Music Sequencing • Sound and Music for Media • Music Performance • Composition • Synthesis and Sampling • Events Management and Production. Progression Opportunities This Music Production programme offers access to a wide range of professions within the music industry as well as opportunities for further study at BA (Hons) level at other institutions. Previous students have gone on to work for companies including M5 Audio, Films@59 and Cygnus Music.