Creative Music Technology
Falmouth University
UCAS Code: W390 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
T Level
P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
UCAS Tariff
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
You may also need to…
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Present a portfolio
About this course
Develop the creative and technical abilities needed to thrive in the music and sound industries.
Guided by industry professionals, expert academics and technical tutors, on this Creative Music Technology degree you’ll learn about music, production, electronic music and sound design alongside developing your own specialist practice.
You’ll gain transferable and cutting-edge skills in creating music and sound tailored around your personal interests. You’ll also refine your professional practice through collaborating with your peers on your course and in AMATA, as well as with other specialists from across the University on interdisciplinary projects.
This highly practical degree also develops your ability to research, think critically and communicate effectively, setting you up for a successful career in the creative industries.
You will:
Become an industry-ready artist with strong creative, technical and professional attributes
Gain practical and academic expertise within music production, electronic music composition and interdisciplinary working
Study in a vibrant performance centre with high-spec studio facilities and a wide range of industry standard hardware and software including PA systems, cameras and lights, and portable recording equipment
Collaborate with musicians, filmmakers, gaming artists, dancers, animators and designers
Gain business, marketing and entrepreneurial insight, boosting your employability
Develop transferable skills such as project management, problem-solving and communication skills
Modules
This music technology degree supports your professional journey by giving you the essential technical and industry knowledge, as well as the opportunity to experiment in an inspiring and supportive environment, so that you can accelerate your career after university.
You'll develop essential skills in composition, critical listening and collaborative practice, learning to apply these skills to music production, sound design and electronic music.
You'll become immersed in the wider context of music and sound contexts and culture, and learn how to communicate your understanding as an individual and as part of a team. You'll also become industry-ready through developing your knowledge of music business practices such as copyright, intellectual property and contracts, and through increasing your awareness of equality, diversity, inclusion, sustainability and healthy working practices.
Year one:
With technical and artistic guidance from staff and specialists, you will become equipped with foundational knowledge, skills and experience in music and sound theory, music production, sound design and electronic music.
You will receive small-group tuition to help you identify and work on your specialist creative practice, while gaining practical experience using industry-standard software and hardware tools and techniques. You will also develop your essay writing abilities through studying music and sound contexts and cultures.
Modules
Designing sound
Electronic Music
Expanding Musical Vocabularies
Specialist Music Practice 1
Music and Sound: Context and Cultures
Studio Craft
Year two:
In your second year, you will expand your subject knowledge, focusing on both practical and academic areas including music business, multimodal creation, composition, immersive technologies and experimental performance.
You will continue to experiment in cutting-edge areas, push your creative potential and create a wider variety of work through collaboration and open assessment briefs.
Modules
The Art of Production
The Business of Music & Sound
Specialist Music Practice 2
Music & Sound: Resonant Futures
Enterprise: Innovative Music Business Practice
A/V Radical Artistry & New Media Aesthetics
Composing Music for Media
Session Musicianship
Immersive & Interactive Audio
Advanced & Experimental Performance
Resounding: Situated Songwriting & Composition
Voice and Listening: Life, People and Planet
Year three:
Your final year is geared towards solidifying your artistic and professional identity, knowledge, skills and networks in line with your chosen area of creative music technology specialism. You’ll develop your showcase portfolio, enhance your entrepreneurial practice skills and explore career options as you prepare to take your first steps into industry.
Modules
Music & Sound: Dissertation
Professional Development
Your Future
Showcase Portfolio
The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader.
Assessment methods
You'll be assessed entirely on coursework. The actual methods will vary across modules, but will include portfolios of practical work, written work and presentations. Many of the assessments will be flexible, so you can work as a composer, performer, producer, sound engineer, music technologist or sound designer.
The Uni
Penryn Campus
The Academy of Music and Theatre Arts
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