BA (Hons) SOUND AND MUSIC FOR THEATRE (WITH FOUNDATION YEAR)

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

The sound and music industry is transforming. Traditional careers are adapting to include creative industries that require skills in sound and music production. The broadcast, film, theatre, games and immersive experience industries are growing and thriving.

We see opportunities for multi-skilled, digitally fluent, dynamic and adaptable sound and music creators, who can initiate and present innovative ideas in modern and engaging ways.

The BA (Hons) Sound and Music for Theatre for foundation year is part of a suite of programmes for applied practice in professional industry contexts. The key features of these programmes are: a focus on Ideas, Creative Enterprise and Collaboration, Portfolio of Transferable Skills, Professional Industry Projects

You will develop and apply a range of specialist technical and creative skills in sound and music production, working collaboratively within interdisciplinary projects modelled on professional practice in the theatre industry.

The principal focus of the Sound and Music for Theatre will be Music Composition and Production, Sound Design, Music Direction and Actor-Musicianship, Sound Craft for Theatre, with some elements shared with other programmes in the suite.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Docklands Campus, University Way, E16 2RD

Start date

On request

About this course

We’re offering you a unique opportunity to develop and apply specialist skills in collaborative industry-focused projects.

You will develop a range of practical skills and techniques, and collaboration skills, while developing an understanding of the professional, cultural, social, and technological contexts of your practice.

If you join in the foundation year, you will have the opportunity to transform and develop your existing experience and skills in creative practice and establish key academic skills to prepare you for undergraduate study.

The first year of undergraduate study develops core technical and creative skills in key areas of disciplinary practice and collaboration. You will participate in industry-modelled projects in collaboration with students from other related disciplines.

In the second year you will experiment further, explore different approaches to individual and collaborative practice, engaging with external practitioners and organisations, and developing employability skills as part of a Professional Life module.

In the third year of study you will become more focused on the development of your own specialist ideas, practice and research, individually and in collaboration with others, internal and external to the University.

You will graduate with a rich and dynamic digital portfolio to present to industry professionals and future employers.

Must include passes at A2 in at least 1 subject
Extended Diploma or Diploma
Diploma with 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level

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  • Media
  • Advertising
  • Industry
  • Production
  • Works
  • Branding
  • Market
  • Music
  • Market Research
  • Theatre
  • Music Production
  • Sound

Course programme

FOUNDATION YEAR
  • Sound and Music Skills 1
  • Group Work 1
  • Professional Outcomes
  • Sound and Music Skills 2
  • Group Work 2
  • Mental Wealth: Professional Life
YEAR 1
  • Sound and Music for Theatre Technique 1
  • Collaboration 1
  • Public Project 1
  • Sound and Music for Theatre Technique 2
  • Collaboration 2
  • Professional Life 1 (Mental Wealth)
YEAR 2
  • Sound and Music for Theatre Craft 1
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration 1
  • Public Project 2
  • Sound and Music for Theatre Craft 2
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration 2
  • Professional Life 2 (Mental Wealth)
OPTIONAL PLACEMENT

This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organisation, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge.
The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three.

YEAR 3
  • Sound and Music for Theatre: Advanced Practice and Innovation
  • Final Project: Research and Development
  • Public Project 3
  • Sound and Music for Theatre: Advanced Practice and Enterprise
  • Final Project: Engagement and Impact
  • Professional Life 3 (Mental Wealth)

Additional information

UCAS CODE - W375

BA (Hons) SOUND AND MUSIC FOR THEATRE (WITH FOUNDATION YEAR)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.