Music Technology Foundation Degree FdSc

Program Overview

The Music Technology Foundation Degree at Leicester College combines creativity and technology in music recording and composition. Students develop professional skills in recording, composition, and sound manipulation, taught by industry professionals and guest lecturers. The program offers opportunities for international experience and work-based placements, preparing graduates for careers in music production, sound engineering, and related fields.

Program Outline

Music Technology Foundation Degree FdSc

Degree Overview:

• Focuses on combining creativity and technology in the recording and composing of music.
• Develops professional work ethic and crucial skills for employment in the modern music industry.
• Key features:
• Expertise in recording, composition, and manipulation of sound and music
• Apple and Ableton-Accredited Centre
• Relevant work skills taught by industry professionals
• Guest lectures from individuals who have worked with Depeche Mode, Nick Cave, Kasabian, Happy Mondays, Pet Shop Boys, The Killers, and more.
• "Tech visits" to festivals and events like Rammstein, The Killers, Download Festival, and The Big Chill Festival.
• Two years full-time, three years full-time with BSc Music Technology (top-up), or four years full-time with placement.
• UK fees: £6,165
• EU/International fees: £10,700

Outline:

• Year 1
• Modules: Music Business, Sound Creation & Manipulation, Creative Programming, Studio Recording, Audio Electronics, Principles of Audio, Live Sound Technology
• Year 2
• Modules: Live Music Production, Performance Technology, Creative Entrepreneurship, Sound & Vision, Advanced Programming, Studio Production, Research Project

Assessment:

• Assessed through a variety of methods, including coursework, presentations, and exams.

Teaching:

• Block teaching approach, with students studying one module at a time.
• Taught by industry professionals and visiting guest lecturers.

Careers:

• Graduates find employment in music production, sound engineering, broadcast and theatre production, programming, composition for multimedia and video/film, and technical posts in education.

Other:

• Students benefit from professional-grade facilities, including:
• Four acoustically treated soundproofed practice rooms
• Three recording studios
• A theatre
• 45 Apple Macs
• 15 iPads
• Industry-standard brands like Pro Tools, Apple, SSL, Empirical Labs, Neumann, and more.
• Opportunities for international experience through DMU Global.
• Work-based placements are available.

UK

Fees and funding: £6,165

EU/International

Fees and funding: £10,700