BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games
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Bachelor's degree
In Hatfield
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hatfield
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Duration
3 Years
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Start date
September
This specialist degree focuses on making music for media. You’ll create music and sound for a huge variety of commercial film, animation and game audio productions, as well as dance performances, video installations, interactive technology and online applications. With the support of industry professionals, you’ll analyse the styles of different composers and genres, understand the stages of film production, and develop a critical understanding of how musical parameters affect visuals. You’ll also study the business aspects of commercial music making, pursue work experience and build the skills to become a creative and entrepreneurial musician.
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About this course
You are fascinated by the potential of technology in the creative process and wish to explore the likes of Unity, FMOD, Logic, Pro Tools and ReasonYou wish to understand and explore current trends in music and mediaYou wish to be taught by current practitioners and exponents in the art of writing film and gamesYou wish to be part of a department within a school that includes film making, animation and the creative artsGain a BSc – because we genuinely explore the art and science of music compositionThe Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games degree is a unique and distinctive degree award in the UKWe have a strong, ongoing record of student satisfaction over several years since the launch of the national student survey.The University of Hertfordshire has consistently been towards the top of various league tables reflecting student satisfaction.We have some of the best resources in the UK, including the £38 million Forum Hertfordshire where our students perform every month, and state-of-the art music studios and film and TV facilities. 2015 sees a massive upgrade to our studios within the Film, Music and Media building.
The games industry in particular is a growing area, with our graduates in a range of audio-based roles.Where this course offers uniqueness and insight is that specialist topic content is delivered by working industry professionals ensuring currency, industry focus and real-world experience.Our graduates have also gone on to be successful film/ TV composers and songwriters (including exclusive contracts with EMI and Sony Music for example), working for major companies such as the BBC, PRS, as well as sound engineering and teaching. Several have continued their studies for Master's and PhD degrees.
104 UCAS points
Reviews
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My classes are satisfying.
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My advice will to plan ahead and study hard, and for enjoying the nights make friends.
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It was a great learning experience glad being here for 4 years.
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Course rating
Recommended
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This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 5 years
Subjects
- Composition
- Technology
- Industry
- Music
- Music Composition
- Composition for Film and Games
- Perspectives of Music
- Techniques and Technology
- Studies and Investigations
- Technology for Film and Games
Course programme
Placements are a valuable means of establishing industry contacts and gaining an insight into the commercial reality of a chosen discipline. We have a long history of students working with industry supplementing the taught university curriculum with real life on the job experience.
Structure
Core Modules
- Techniques and Technology 1 - 30 Credits
- Learning Skills - 30 Credits
- Perspectives of Music 1 - 30 Credits
- Composition for Film and Games 1 - 30 Credits
Level 5
Core Modules
- Techniques and Technology 2 - 30 Credits
- Studies and Investigations 2 - 30 Credits
- Perspectives of Music 2 - 30 Credits
- Composition for Film and Games 2 - 30 Credits
- Professional Work Experience 30: Music - 30 Credits
Core Modules
- Year Abroad - 0 Credits
- Perspectives of Music 3 - 30 Credits
- Project (Film and Games) - 30 Credits
- Techniques and Technology 3 (Version 2) - 30 Credits
- Studies and Investigations 3 (Version 2) - 30 Credits
- Sandwich Year (Creative Arts) - 0 Credits
Additional information
£11950 for the 2018/2019 academic year
BSc (Hons) Music Composition and Technology for Film and Games