BA (Hons) Music Production
Duration
3 years full-time
UCAS Institution Code
L30
UCAS Course Code
W351
Validated by
The Open University
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The emphasis of this course is on the use of advanced music technology skills for the creation and production of music and sound for a range of contemporary applications, including studio production and composing and producing music for film, television, and new media.
The course is aimed at students with experience in music technology who wish to specialise in the production and composition aspects of this rapidly developing field, and aims to equip you for a variety of career destinations within the music industry.
Year One
The first year of the course focuses on developing the fundamental skills of the three principal strands of music technology: studio production, knowledge of computer-based music production and popular music composition. You will consider the latest digital recording techniques alongside synthesis, sampling and MIDI production techniques. Modules in composition will examine a range of contemporary composition techniques appropriate to popular music, enabling you to produce new work in a broad range of styles and genres. All students also take introductory studies in musicianship and popular music.
Year Two
Alongside continued study in the core areas of studio production and song writing, you will undertake an in-depth examination of the music industry, including contract and copyright law, the recording industry, and the development and impact of music for new media, including the Internet and computer games. A range of optional modules, including electronic music, music for moving image and music pedagogy and social psychology allow you to specialise in areas of particular interest.
Year Three
You will undertake a major production-based project in your chosen area of specialism, for example an album of original material, a soundtrack for moving image. A series of optional modules will enable you to continue the specialist studies you began in Year Two, and may include film and television music production, electroacoustic composition, music for new media, games and Internet music production.
Assessment
Modules are assessed through a portfolio of compositions or recordings supported by critical writing and/or a production log.
Admission Requirements
280 UCAS points. 280 points is equivalent to grades of B, B, C at A2 Level or DMM for the BTEC National Diploma. Applicants will be required to achieve a B grade in Music/Music Technology if taking A2 Levels. BTEC awards must be in a relevant subject. Applicants will also need a minimum of 3 GCSE’s at grade C or above including English Language.
Applicants are also required to have ABRSM Grade V theory or equivalent. Please note these do not count toward the 280 tariff points.
UCAS course code W351(View the course entry profile on the UCAS website here) Closing date: 15/01/2010
Interview Process
Candidates called for interview will be asked to prepare prior to the interview an oral structured commentary. The structured commentary should be based on an original piece (composition and/or production). The piece must be the students own work. The structured commentary should include comments relating to all of the following areas:
Composition
Production
Industry Relevance
Social Context
Candidates are welcome to include an audio example of the piece. This example must be presented in Audio CD Only. Candidates are advised that the Department use only Mac systems.
Candidates are also advised to reflect on reasons for choosing to study this subject area at Leeds College of Music.
Download Interview Guide for Music Production Applicants
All international students must have a British Council English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 6.0.
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When can I start applying?
For entry in September 2010, submit your online application form to UCAS after 1 September 2009 and before 15 January 2010.
Please note we only accept applications for the current year of entry. If you have exceptional circumstances that support a request for deferred entry, please contact the Admissions team
