Are you a musician who wants to harness technology as a creative tool? Do you enjoy creating innovative new tracks using a laptop, mixing desk, and other analogue and digital technology? Then this is the course for you. Focused on creating your own computer and studio-based music, you'll have the chance to develop advanced techniques ready for work in the music industry. Whether you're interested in electronica, techno, ambient, glitch, pop, grime, or a new sound, the aim is to encourage you to unleash your creativity and express yourself musically. Why study Creative Music Production at Huddersfield? * You will study in state-of-the-art professional standard facilities. With 21 different studios, you'll have plenty of recording and composition studio space to use. We have a huge range of DAWs, plug-ins, synths, mics and processing equipment, all of which is regularly upgraded to keep up-to-date with industry standards. * You will have the opportunity to work with commercially successful tutors, internationally recognised researchers and visiting artists who can help you build on your production talents. * You'll be able to explore the latest new music in the annual Huddersfield Contemporary Music Festival (https://hcmf.co.uk/) and get up-close and experience contemporary music in action at the Electric Spring Festival (http://www.electricspring.co.uk/). * The course is accredited by JAMES (https://www.jamesonline.org.uk/). Professional links and accreditation: This BA(Hons) course is accredited by the Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES) (https://www.jamesonline.org.uk/). This means this course has been acknowledged by industry professionals to meet the industry needs. This accreditation is reviewed on a regular basis.

Year 1 Core modules: Desktop Music Production 1 Studio Engineering and Mixing Essentials Songwriting 1 Performance Skills 1 Introduction to Music Research Option modules: Choose one from a list which may include: Sonic Arts and Electronica 1 Theory and Analysis of Popular Music Year 2 Core modules: Desktop Music Production 2 Studio Production and Spatial Recording Techniques Plus at least one option from: Inside the Music Business Critical Approaches to Recorded and Electronic Music Option modules: Choose at least one from a list which may include: Performance Skills 2 Performance Skills 2 (Major) Songwriting 2 Sonic Arts and Electronica 2 Plus up to two from a list which may include: Live Sound (Year 2) Making Interactive Tools for Music and Audio (Year 2) Critical Approaches to Recorded and Electronic Music Production Analysis and Critical Listening for the Sound Engineer Programming C and Microcontrollers Music for the Moving Image B Year 3 – optional placement year Final year Core modules: Final Year Project Composition Practice Option modules: Choose at least one from a list which may include: Explorations in World Musics (Final Year) Applied Music Research: Investigating Culture and Creativity Music, Gender and Identity And choose up to two from a list which may include- Performance Skills 3 Performance Skills 3 (Major) Advanced Interactive Tool Design for Music and Audio (Final Year) Live Sound Final Year Sound for Image B Designing Audio Plugins - Effects and Synthesisers Experimental Music (Final Year) Work and Professional Practice in Music

Study and assessments will be based on your choice of modules; this can include performances, compositions, presentations, examinations, learning journals, portfolios, recitals, essays and technical documents. The final year large project is based on your choice of specialism. Your module specification/course handbook will provide full details of the assessment criteria applying to your course.

The Joint Audio Media Education Services

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: A458

Institution code: H60

Campus Name: Main Site

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Practical and theory music grades 6-8 will be accepted in the total points. Entry is also possible for applicants who don't hold standard UK qualifications. International and mature applicants who don't hold standard UK qualifications can provide a portfolio to demonstrate skills relevant to the course. You can do this by sending us links to any production and/or recording work you have created or collaborated in. Other suitable experience or qualifications will be considered. For further information please see the University's minimum entry requirements.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.hud.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/entry-requirements/

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

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If your first language is not English, you will need to meet the minimum requirements of an English Language qualification. The minimum for IELTS is 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5, or equivalent will be considered acceptable.

Read more about the University’s entry requirements for students outside of the UK on our 'Where are you from?' information pages.

https://www.hud.ac.uk/international/where-are-you-from/

Student satisfaction : 66%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 65%

Go onto work and study: 80%

England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
EU	15000.0	Year 1
International	15000.0	Year 1

This information is for applicants applying to study at the University of Huddersfield in the academic year 2021/22. Please note that your tuition fees for subsequent years may rise in line with inflation (RPI-X). This webpage will be updated with 2022/23 tuition fees as information becomes available. If you are an EU or International student coming to study at the University of Huddersfield, please visit the International Fees and Finance pages for full details of tuition fees and support available - http://www.hud.ac.uk/international/tuition-fees/ Please email the Student Finance Office (sfo@hud.ac.uk) or call 01484 472210 for more information about fees and finance.

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