Music Technology and Production BSc (Hons)
Contact
Duncan Werner T: +44 (0)1332 593216 E: adtenquiry@derby.ac.uk Connect with us www.facebook.com/DerbyUniTech http://twitter.com/DerbyUniADT
University of Derby Markeaton Street Derby DE22 3AW
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Fees: This is a resource intensive course so it costs £8600 a year. Start date: You can start this course in September.
Teaching and learning You will develop production and technical skills in our state of the art facilities which will prepare you for work in a range of industries, including sound design for computer games.
The Programme Leader really knows their subject and through their teaching methods and mutual respect, I felt I’ve had an excellent experience. Chris Baldwin
Autumn
Stage one Stage TWO
Spring
About the course You will gain an excellent understanding of the music industry and recording studios, and learn about the technology of the studio, and playback systems. During this course you will also explore the process of sound recording and production, and complete a portfolio of commercial recordings. The course will develop your awareness of the commercial environment, and how best to promote your music.
Music and Creative Technologies (PDP)
Sonic Applications
Digital Audio Workstations
Sound Technology
Autumn
Duration and mode of study: 3 years full time or 4 years with the Technology Foundation Programme.
Music Theory for Production
Computer Music Systems
Studio Techniques
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Spring
Entry requirements: You will usually need 260 UCAS points from accepted qualifications (see www.derby.ac.uk/entryreqs for a full list).
Electronic and Mathematical Fundamentals
Studio Production Workshop
Music Business and Management (PDP)
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Autumn
UCAS code: J930
You will be taught by practising professionals, who have an excellent knowledge of the music industry. We’ve got a fantastic range of music making facilities at our Markeaton Street site, including new recording studios, rehearsal space, and music technology labs. There’s a vibrant music scene at Derby, so you will have the chance to work with enthusiastic musicians.
Study modules
Stage THREE
Where you will study: Derby Campus, Markeaton Street.
Why choose this course?
Research Project
Entertainment Industry: Professional Practice (PDP)
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Spring
Factfile
Music Production Portfolio
Options Stage Two You will choose two modules from: Sound System Engineering Professional Practice Acoustics Video/Audio Production. Diploma in Professional Practice (Optional) You will take: Applied Professional Practice Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice. Stage Three You will choose two modules from: Studio Post-Production Multichannel Sound and Auditory Perception Live Performance. Additional information If you want to gain work experience, you can take an optional industrial placement between stages two and three during which you will study
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an additional qualification, the Diploma in Professional Practice. If you don’t have the appropriate qualifications to start this degree, you can apply to study the Technology Foundation Programme for a year first. We have brand new recording studios, equipped with the latest HDX Protools systems, lots of great instruments and a Classic 48 channel Neve recording console. Every year we stage our graduate Degree Show. This creative festival provides you with the opportunity to showcase your achievements as well as making vital industry contacts, and it’s a really high profile event in the city’s arts calendar. Your career Our students have gone on to gain employment as sound recordists, music producers, audio engineers, broadcasters, musicians, composers, film makers and sound designers.