Music Technology BA (Hons)

Program Overview

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Through hands-on experience in industry-standard facilities and a vibrant musical community, students develop their creativity, technical abilities, and professional readiness for careers in the contemporary digital media and music industries.

Program Outline

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Degree Overview:

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Objectives:

• Develop creative studio and performance skills to create original music and discover innovative forms of music-making.
• Challenge conventions in music composition and performance.
• Explore the extraordinary musical possibilities offered by new technologies.
• Taught by internationally recognized, experienced musicians who are active performers, composers, and researchers.
• Graduates are well-positioned to succeed as composers, sound designers, performing artists, recording artists, session musicians, recording engineers, producers, audio technicians, and in roles within music management, theatre, TV, and radio content and production.
• Emphasis on hands-on experience through access to industry-standard facilities like audio recording studios, broadcast-standard radio production studios, and management systems.
• Vibrant musical community with frequent concerts, workshops, musical groups like the Dirty Electronics ensemble, and active student musical societies.
• Valuable industry experience through contributions to the award-winning Demon Media group, including Demon FM radio station and Demon TV.
• Participation in events, creative research, and international research projects through the Music, Technology and Innovation Institute for Sonic Creativity.
• Benefit from guest lectures from music industry specialists like Merzbow, Mira Calix, Tim Exile, DJ Sniff, Scanner, Pauline Oliveros, Brian Duffy, GRM, Leafcutter John, Chris Carter (Throbbing Gristle), Keith Rowe, and Evan Parker.

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Outline:

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Program Content:

• Music production and recording
• Sound design and synthesis
• Music composition and performance
• Creative technologies and innovation
• Music industry and business

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Structure:

• Three-year full-time program
• Block teaching, focusing on one module at a time
• Regular assessments and feedback
• Simple timetable for better study-life balance

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Course Schedule:

• Year 1: Introduction to Studio Recording & Production, Ideas in Music & Technology, Sound Analysis & Synthesis, Making and Performing Music 1: Tools & Techniques
• Year 2: Creative & Professional Work: Presentation & Promotion, Film, Games & Media, Studio Recording & Production, Making and Performing Music 2: Topics & Projects

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Assessment:

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Assessment Methods:

• Regular assessments within each block
• Variety of assessment methods including essays, presentations, performances, and projects
• Emphasis on practical application of skills and knowledge

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Assessment Criteria:

• Creativity and originality
• Technical skills
• Critical thinking and analysis
• Research and writing skills
• Professionalism and presentation

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Teaching:

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Teaching Methods:

• Teacher-led sessions (synchronous and asynchronous lectures)
• Interactive learning opportunities, including flipped classroom models, project work, lab classes, rehearsal and performance sessions, essays, seminars, tutorials
• Emphasis on independent learning and development of learning strategies

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Faculty:

• Internationally recognized, experienced musicians who are active performers, composers, and researchers
• Guest lectures from music industry specialists

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Unique Approaches:

• Block teaching approach for focused learning
• Access to industry-standard facilities and equipment
• Emphasis on preparing students for the contemporary digital media and music industries

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Careers:

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Potential Career Paths:

• Composer
• Sound designer
• Performing artist
• Recording artist
• Session musician
• Recording engineer
• Producer
• Audio technician
• Music manager
• Roles in theatre, TV, and radio content and production

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Career Opportunities:

• Graduates are well-positioned to succeed in the thriving and rapidly changing contemporary digital media and music industries.
• Opportunities to work in studios, live events, broadcasting, film, video games, and other creative industries.

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Career Outcomes:

• Graduates have a strong track record of employment in the music industry.
• Many graduates pursue further studies at postgraduate level.

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Other:

• The program is based in DMU's Creative Technology Studios.
• Students have access to a substantial resource of audio and audio-visual equipment.
• The program uses a Universal Design for Learning (UDL) approach to support all students, including those with disabilities and specific learning differences.
• Students have access to the DMU Replay technology for anytime access to lectures and class materials.
• Tuition fees: £9,250 for UK students, £16,250 for international students.

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2024/25 tuition fees for UK students: £9,250 2024/25 tuition fees for international students: £16,250