Audio and Recording Technology
UCAS Code: J930
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
from at least 2 A-Levels Five GCSEs A*-C (9-4) including English Language or Literature or equivalent.
About this course
Audio and Recording Technology BSc (Hons) at De Montfort University is for those who have a passion for music and audio production and want to develop a highly attractive portfolio of technical and creative skills .The course will focus on developing your skills in audio mixing and mastering and will allow you to learn the principles of electronics and acoustics. You will study the measurement and design of recording and audio production environments and learn how to produce sound for digital media, including radio, video, multimedia and online. You will also have access to our industry-standard Creative Technology Studios which feature a host of video, audio and radio production suites and two fully equipped recording studios featuring analogue and digital recording systems and surround sound monitoring. 100% of our Audio and Recording Technology graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report. Students gave Audio and Music Technology an overall satisfaction rating of 92%, according to the National Student Survey 2018.
Modules
First year
• Introduction to Studio Techniques
• Sound analysis and perception
• Live Coding
• Digital Music Creativity: Synthesis
• Studio Recording Essentials
• Academic Fundamentals
• Audio Electronics Fundamentals
• Audio Engineering Fundamentals
Second year
• Studio Production Techniques
• Further Audio Electronics
• Studio Signal Processing
• Acoustics Fundamentals
• Live Sound and Location Recording (optional)
• Further Digital Signal Processing (optional)
• Procedural Programming for Music (optional)
• Digital Music Creativity: Advanced Synthesis (optional)
• Negotiated Project (optional)
• Digital Audio Electronics: Sensors and Interfaces (optional)
• Ensemble Recording (optional)
• Studio Radio Production (optional)
Final year
• MAT Research Project
• Critical Listening and Audio Analysis
• Audio Mastering and Application
• Audio Recording and Production for Film (optional)
• Acoustics Applications (optional)
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing (optional)
• Spatial Audio Production (optional)
• Broadcast Technologies (optional)
• Advanced Musical Electronics (optional)
• Sound Design (optional)
• Location Radio Production (optional)
Assessment methods
Course modules are taught using a variety of methods, including lectures, tutorials, seminars and work based exercises enabling you to share knowledge, information and demonstrate practical techniques.
Project based learning is also used to develop your research, presentation and communication skills. Assessment includes exams, practical projects and assignments.
You will normally attend around 12-16 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and are expected to undertake at least 24 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.
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Leicester Campus
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