MA Music and the Environment
Master
Blended learning in Elgin, Thurso, Kirkwall and another venue.
Description
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Type
Master
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Methodology
Blended
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
September
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
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Personal tutor
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Creative artists make a significant contribution to the sustainability of the creative economy, particularly in rural communities.
The MA Music and the Environment provides a foundation for musicians to develop new paths for creative, entrepreneurial and environmentally responsible endeavours. In addition, the course equips musicians to work within their own community, establishing effective and successful contributions to their local economy.
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About this course
+ Relevant honours degree OR
+ Professional musicians, composers and creative entrepreneurs without a degree but with relevant work experience are welcome to apply and will be considered on an individual basis
+ Opportunity to work in one of the richest natural and cultural environments in the world, with leading musicians and experts, set in the heritage and historical context
+ Chance to work on real-life work scenarios to develop new works, performances and enterprises in local settings across the Highlands and Islands
+ You will gain key skills and expertise to form complex and compelling artistic works, with a clear understanding of relevant environmental factors
+ You will acquire skills to create sustainable enterprises and make a contribution to the creative economy and network of other artists in the UK and Europe
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Subjects
- Music
- Environment
- Music Production
- Music recording
- Soundscape
Teachers and trainers (1)
UHI Academic staff in partners
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Course programme
PgCert
You will study the following core modules:
- Music and the environment: space, place, and people (S1)
- Music creation and collaboration (S1)
You will also choose one option from a range of music and humanities modules to best match your personal interest and passion, for example:
- Identity and music: Celtic connections across the Atlantic Arc (S1)
- Scotland’s customs: traditional beliefs and folklore (S1)
PgDip
You will study the following core module:
- Sustainable creative endeavour in contemporary society (S2)
You will also choose one option module which may include:
- Music recording and production (S2)
- Making practice matter (S2)
- Tuning of the nations: soundscape, place and memory (S2)
MA
To achieve the award of MA you must also complete a final project or dissertation (S3).
Additional information
https://uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/ma-music-and-the-environment/#tabanchor
MA Music and the Environment