Creative Music Production and Technology, BA Hons (Top-up)

This programme is designed for students who have successfully completed an HND in Music Technology or similar and intend to pursue careers in the music industry. It is a twelve-month top-up programme, allowing learners to complete their studies to degree level in three years. Completing the programme will give students the skills and knowledge to progress to employment nationally in the music industry: including media and radio, acoustic engineering and self employment, or to continue their studies, e.g. at postgraduate level.

The programme is designed for students who have a strong interest in participating in creative music production within a group with a wide range of backgrounds and interests. They will have full access to a teaching team with a wide base of professional knowledge and experience, including industry practitioners and guest lecturers.

Aims of the programme

To build upon existing close ties with and develop students' knowledge of and employability within the music industry.
To provide students with personal development and encourage critical attitudes towards change so as to reflect the development and nature of the music industry environment.
To provide specialist studies directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are intending to seek employment or postgraduate study.
To enable students to develop a range of transferable skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life and further study.

UCAS code

J932 K MT1

Location

Canterbury College

Attendance

1 year full-time

Entry requirements

Applicants should have:

Merit profile from a relevant HND (such as Music Technology).

– Mature students are welcome to apply.
– All applicants will be invited to interview.

Special equipment/facilities

Students will have access to industry-standard equipment including Logic 9, Protools, Max MSP, Reaktor, Sibelius 5, Reason 4 and Ableton 7.

Assessment

Students are assessed through written assignments, presentations and group/ individual practical work.

Career options

Graduates can pursue careers as professional higher technicians or creative music producers, or working in a range of sectors and industries related to music production such as advertising, media or teaching. Many individuals working in the music industry are self-employed and this programme aims to prepare students for the business environment. Students could also progress to postgraduate study.

Enterprise (15 credits)
Studio Design and Acoustics (15 credits)
Creative Studio Production (15 credits)
Sonic Arts (15 credits)
Music Business (15 credits)
Final Research Project (30 credits)
One option from: Audio Electronics OR Advanced Studio Production for Musicians (15 credits)

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