Creative Music Technology (Swansea College of Art)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Creative Music Technology (Swansea College of Art)
Course Summary
Are you creative and have an interest in developing skills with music or technology? Our Creative Music Technology programme is designed to develop skills in working with music within a wide range of contexts through practice-based outcomes.
All modules have a creative outcome which helps develop a diverse skill set, we consider this essential preparation to gain employment within the Digital Media and Creative Industries sectors.
The first year of the programme develops skills within specialist recording studio environments. This allows students from a variety of background with a range of knowledge and abilities to become efficient in working with music and technology in variety of contexts. For example, composition, engineering, recording techniques (e.g. stereo, multitrack and peer-to-peer), mixing, and mastering.
The second year of the programme is designed to creatively explore a range of employment opportunities within the industry. This includes developing skills through working with sound in media applications (e.g. film, TV, animation, computer games) and broadcast settings, writing production (or library) music and creating sound effects libraries.
In the final year, students are supported on and one-to-one basis to master their individual specialisms in the field and to develop an industry focused body of work.
Course Details - Modules
Level 4
The Studio Engineer
The Studio Composer
Creative Sound Manipulations
Learning in the Digital Era
Contemporary Challenges: Making a Difference
Level 5
Sound Design for Screen
Sound Mapping
Studio Production
The Sustainable Studio
Change Makers: Building your Personal Brand for Sustainable Employment
Change Makers: Creativity and Value Creation
Level 6
Music Video Production
Broadcasting
Final Showreel and Portfolio
Independent Project
Course Details – Assessment Method
Students on the programme are assessed predominantly by portfolio and creative output assignments, compositions, recordings, productions, creative projects etc. Written analysis and critique are also integral to the assessment, as well as presentations and vivas.
Through all the projects undertaken, students develop both practical skills and an understanding of theoretical principles.
The course assesses the students’ command the many roles of technology in the creation of music, taking a multi-skilled approach, whilst allowing students to specialise in areas in which they would like to take their careers on later in the course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
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.
Application Codes
Course code:
J931
Institution code:
T80
Campus Name:
Alexandra Road, Swansea
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications and portfolio of work.
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
78%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
0%
Go onto work and study:
0%
Fees and funding
EU
9000.0
Year 1
England
9000.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9000.0
Year 1
Scotland
9000.0
Year 1
Wales
9000.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9000.0
Year 1
International
13500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
College Road
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Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Carmarthen
SA31 3EP
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