Integrated Degree Electronic Music, Computing & Technology draft

Program Overview

This four-year degree combines electronic music, composition, technology, and computing. Students develop skills in music production, tool creation, digital instrument design, interactive installations, and sound design, preparing them for careers in electronic music, sound design, creative coding, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Objectives:

• Compose and produce electronic music.
• Create your own tools for music-making.
• Develop your own digital musical instruments.
• Build interactive installations.
• Develop a range of interdisciplinary and academic skills in music and computing.
• Develop key skills in computing alongside your own musical practice in composition.
• With the help of personal and one-to-one tuition, develop essential knowledge in mathematics, programming, creative musical skills, and academic skills such as essay writing, setting you up for success in your undergraduate degree.

Outline:

Foundation Year (Year 0):

Modules:

• Introduction to Musicology (15 credits)
• Foundation for Composition (15 credits)
• Foundations of Programming (30 credits)
• Foundations of Mathematics for Computing (30 credits)

Assessment:

Methods:

• Small-group lectures
• Seminars
• Group and individual tutorials
• Workshops
• Individual lessons

Criteria:

• Class-based tasks (individually or in groups)
• Analytic, listening-based, or discursive exercises
• Follow-up tasks undertaken outside of class
• Workshops with peer feedback opportunities

Teaching:

Methods:

• Individualized approach with small-group lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, and one-to-one lessons.
• Easy access to various music venues in London and across the city.

Careers:

Potential Paths:

• Electronic music production
• Sound design
• Creative coding
• Audio development
• Teaching
• Performing
• Creative work in the media
• Arts administration
• Publishing and retail
• Record companies and production
• Community musicianship
• Technical work in radio or television
• Application programming
• Mobile app development
• Web development

Opportunities and Outcomes:

• Careers related to music and computing fields.
• Strong grounding in essential workplace skills, including initiative, critical thinking, collaboration, and adaptability.
• Optional Industrial Placement Year between the second and third year of study for real-world experience and skill development.

Other:

• The Music department has strong industry links with professional musicians, producers, and artists.
• Frequent talks and events from prominent music industry figures.
• Opportunities to develop wide-ranging transferable skills valued by employers.
• Access to specialist support from the Careers Service and Dept Employability Action Plan events.

Annual tuition fees: Home - full-time: £9250 International - full-time: £20160