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Creative Music Production BA(Hons) (Sept '12)

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This course information relates to courses starting in September 2012.

Course code: B0403

Course category: Higher Education

End Qualification: BA (Hons) Creative Music Production

Course duration: 1 year

Course aims:
If you want to be a Creative Professional, i.e. Creative Music Producer (Quincy Jones, Brian Eno etc…), composer, sound-designer, freelance artist, song-writer, teacher, lecturer or curator for example then this could well be the course for you.

As well as the strong practical element to the course you'll also have the opportunity to explore the theoretical side of music including learning about the various philosophies and theories of music.

This exciting course enables students who have a foundation degree or higher national programme in music to top-up their qualification to an honours degrees.

Given the limited number of places, you are advised to apply through UCAS. The University does offer an internal application process as however so check with the HE office and your current course leader for further details.

Course content:
Philosophies and Theories of Music
This unit refines the academic and intellectual skills that students have developed during the second year of the foundation degree. During semester 1, the module introduces students to a range of critical intellectual theories connected with the study of music. Training in research methodologies appropriate to the subject are also embedded in this module. During semester 1, students are formatively required to lead a seminar on an aspect of the subject matter covered during lectures. This module supports preparation for the dissertation.

Integrated Practice
The unit will be delivered in semester 1. It focuses on the breadth of applications of creative music production within the professional and contemporary culture. A particular focus is use of extra-musical stimulus to create an integrated creative musical production piece. Sound Studio techniques and New Media technologies in practice will be explored. Lecturers will supply technical demonstrations, and there will be opportunities to fuse music and media together in creative and innovative ways. The module will be contextualised through lectures aimed at exploring the links between music and extra musical stimulus.

Dissertation
The delivery of the dissertation module will be structured around firstly general research skills, music specific research skills and then individual tutorials. Students will be allocated a supervisor from within the team at City College depending the choice of topic. Students will negotiate the topic with the course and module leaders. Group tutorials and peer review and discussion will also be facilitated.

Individual Project
The Individual Project enables students to demonstrate their development as self-reflective creative music producers or practitioners within the music industry. The teaching and learning strategies deployed support this process, guiding students towards the production of the final assessment. This module runs throughout the year. Taught contact hours will be delivered in the first semester through a mix of lectures, seminars and workshops. Teaching staff at City College will draw on their creative and professional experiences to encourage students to reflect on the development and diversity of the music industry, and discover their own place within it.

Facilities for students:

Entry Requirements:
individual offers may vary

minimum of 160 UCAS points from GCE's, BTEC Awards, Certificates, Diplomas and/or equivalent creative arts or performing arts qualifications. Level 2 qualification in English or communication.

For non-native speakers of English:
IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.

Progression and links:
By the time students graduate they will have identified their specialist field in the music industry and be able to continue developing and working in this role either through starting their own business or through employment. Students will have a strong understanding of the current music industry climate and the possibilities within it. Actual career paths might include:

Graduates are also equipped to progress their studies to postgraduate level.

Tuition fees for 2012/13:
The tuition fee for this course will be £7,500 for 2012 entry. Most students will be eligible for a loan from Student Finance England to cover the cost of fees, so most students are not expected to pay this amount upfront. For further information about fees please visit:http://www.brighton.ac.uk/studentlife/money/2012entry


City College Brighton - Higher Education course - Creative Music Production BA(Hons) (Sept '12)

Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.

Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.