If you are passionate about making good music, this music technology degree will give you creative and technical skills that are essential for employment in the music, recording and new media industries
Essential Info
Our facilities are equipped with industry-standard software and hardware, which will enhance your employability for such roles as producer and sound engineer in the music industry.
Key themes of the music technology degree are music practice and theory, studio recording and production, computer-based music creation, electronics and acoustics, multimedia and the music, sound and media industries. As you work through the music technology degree, you will have plenty of hands-on experience and opportunities. Not only will you get to use your new skills in a real working environment, but it will look great on your CV when you apply for jobs and could improve your academic grades.
Did you know?
Glamorgan’s music technology degree is accredited by JAMES on behalf of the Association of Professional Recording Services, UK-Screen and the Music Producers Guild.
We have a bilingual pathway available in this course. Find out more. Darperir llwybr dwyieithog o’r cwrs hwn, i wybod mwy, cer i.
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What You Will Study
Discussions with leading creative and technical practitioners in the music industry have helped design this successful music technology degree, so it will prepare you for a practical and enjoyable working life. You will study recording engineering, sound synthesis, audio processing and electronics. Multimedia technologies will enable you to use the internet for music distribution and broadcasting. You will also get to play in bands and ensembles, and learn more about different genres and styles.
Finally, we teach you the fundamental principles of composition and production, and you will specialise in your chosen area. You will gain a detailed insight into the music business, as well as self-employment issues and small business practices, to enhance your career options.
The following modules are attached to this award:
Year One
Audio Engineering 1
Media Technology for Applications 1
Music in Production 1
Electronics for Music & Media
Synthesis & Computer Based Audio Engineering 1
Repertoire Production Techniques
Year Two
Audio Engineering 2
Media Technology for Applications 2
Music Industry Practice
Multimedia Communications & Signal Processing
Synthesis & Computer Based Audio Engineering 2
Music in Production 2
Year Three
Honours Integrated Group Project
Music Production
Composition for Media
Advanced Electronics for Music & Media
Project Studio Production & Advanced Sound Synthesis
Recording Engineering
Computer Based Media Production
How You Will Study
There are varied approaches to teaching, including practical studio-based workshops, tutorials, seminars and lectures. Because we have such a strong hands-on approach, there is an emphasis on practical assessments and group work. Our music technology degree features a significant workshop and teamwork element that is assignment-based and continuously assessed, so you will develop your skills constantly
Prospects
Possible Career Options
The music technology degree specifically prepares students for the music industry, including production and sound engineering, and self-employment. The course also provides a detailed knowledge of other disciplines and key business skills, which will open up a range of other opportunities in the computer games industry, multimedia and television companies, management and journalism, as well as in creative and performing roles.
