Digital Music Technology
UCAS Code: JW9H
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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from at least 2 A-Levels Five GCSEs A*-C (9-4) including English Language or Literature or equivalent.
About this course
Digital Music Technology BSc (Hons) focuses on the complete music and audio production process from creation to delivery. The course will give you a thorough understanding of the science and technological skills which underpin the music and audio industries. There is also an opportunity to create music and manipulate sound alongside established composers. You will record, mix and master in our suite of comprehensively equipped Creative Technology Studios as well as learn in depth about the important underlying electronic and computing technologies. You will also have the opportunity to contribute work to the award-winning student-led Demon Media, giving you the opportunity to develop your practical skills. You will be particularly encouraged to participate in our student radio station, Demon FM, either in a production, presentation or technical capacity. 100% of our Music 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.
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Modules
First year
• Sound analysis and perception
• Introduction to Studio Techniques
• Live Coding
• Digital Music Creativity: Synthesis
• Digital Music Creativity: Sequencing and Control Systems
• Writing and Research / Academic Fundamentals
• Audio Electronics Fundamentals
• Fundamentals of Digital Signal Processing
Second year
• Further Digital Signal Processing
• Procedural Programming for Music
• Digital Music Creativity: Advanced Synthesis
• Acoustics Fundamentals
• Visual Programming for Music
• Digital Audio Electronics
• Further Audio Electronics (optional)
• Electronic Instrument Building (optional)
• Composing with Technology (optional)
• Performing with Technology (optional)
• Studio Radio Production (optional)
• Plugin Development (optional)
Final year
• MAT Research Project
• Advanced Digital Signal Processing
• Algorithmic Music
• Music Information Retrieval
• Acoustics Applications (optional)
• Sound Design (optional)
• Spatial Audio Production (optional)
• Advanced Musical Electronics (optional)
• Artificial Intelligence for Music (optional)
Assessment methods
Teaching involves a mixture of lectures, studio sessions, practical classes and laboratory work. Emphasis is placed upon gaining practical experience and applying it in a professional context. Areas of study include sound engineering, composition and performance, audio technology, music programming and computing, digital media and acoustics.
You will normally attend around 13 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and are expected to undertake at least 27 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required. You are assessed through a variety of methods including practical assignments, exams, technical reports, essays and presentations.
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Leicester Campus
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