Sound and Music Production MSc

Program Overview

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This one-year, full-time program in Sound and Music Production at the University of Gloucestershire emphasizes collaboration and employability in the creative industries. Led by industry professionals, it offers advanced skills and knowledge in music and sound production, with a focus on developing creative direction and technical skills relevant to contemporary industry needs. Graduates are prepared for careers in the sound and music production industry, including roles such as music producer, sound designer, and audio engineer.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

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Objectives:

• Develop high-level skills and knowledge in music and sound production.
• Emphasize collaboration and employability in the UK and international creative industries.
• Enable students to specialize in their chosen area of practice and develop routes into industry and employment.

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Description:

• Part of UK Music’s ‘Music Academic Partnership’.
• Offers opportunities to meet industry guests, workshops on latest technologies and techniques.
• Led by industry professionals, such as BAFTA winner Tim Land, James Shannon (Splice Studios), and Ben Hamid.
• High-quality facilities: music and sound facilities, four studio suites, Dolby Atmos dubbing theatre, music production Mac labs, VR facilities, and our flagship space, the 22.2 speaker immersive audio lab.
• Emphasis on work experience and making industry connections.
• Focus on developing creative direction and technical skills relevant to contemporary industry needs.

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Outcome:

• Prepare students for careers in the sound and music production industry.
Outline:

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Program content:

• Music production
• Advanced recording techniques
• Audio for immersive and VR technologies
• Music and sound for screen media and games
• Individualized "Sound and Music Production Project"

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Structure:

• Full-time, 1 year program
• Starts in September 2024 and September 2025
• Delivered at Park Campus, Cheltenham

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Modules:

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Advanced Music Production Techniques (MD7211)

• Develop advanced production skills and knowledge.
• Learn to utilize studio production technologies and user-based environments.
• Focus on studio theory, hardware and software tools, advanced production strategies, and client projects.

Advanced Recording Techniques (MD7212)

• Capture sound in non-studio conditions.
• Understand how sound behaves in environments.
• Explore various acoustic challenges and specific recording techniques.
• Learn advanced audio recording methods.

Audio for Immersive and VR Technologies (MD7213)

• Deepen immersive aspects of music and sound practice.
• Explore contemporary theory, workflows, and outputs.
• Utilize Dolby Atmos and spatial audio standards.
• Develop understanding of immersive techniques in gaming and game engines.

Music and Sound for Screen Media and Games (MD7214)

• Build on existing music composition and sound design skills.
• Analyze music and sound in screen media environments.
• Learn dynamic composition strategies and procedural audio for game engines.

The Sound and Music Production Project (MD7215)

• Individual, supervisor-led project.
• Specialize in chosen area of practice.
• Create a portfolio of practical projects, career development plan, and critical account of your practical work.
Assessment:

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Assessment methods:

• Portfolios
• Individual projects
• Presentations
• Critical accounts of individual work
Teaching:

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Teaching methods:

• Workshops
• Lectures
• Individual supervision
• Group projects
• Industry visits

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Faculty:

• Industry professionals and academics with extensive experience in music and sound production.

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Unique approaches:

• Strong focus on industry connections and work experience.
• Emphasis on developing creative direction and technical skills relevant to contemporary industry needs.
Careers:

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Potential career paths:

• Music producer
• Sound designer
• Audio engineer
• Composer
• Music supervisor
• Game audio designer
• Immersive audio specialist

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Opportunities:

• Work in studios, production houses, game companies, film and television, and other creative industries.
• Freelance opportunities

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Outcomes:

• Graduates prepared for successful careers in the sound and music production industry.
Other:
• The program is open to students with 2.2 degree or equivalent industry experience.
• The cost of the program for UK students is £9,350 per year, and for international students, it varies.
• Scholarships and bursaries are available for international students.
• Students with a University of Gloucestershire degree receive a 15% discount on tuition fees.

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Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

• UK: £9,350
• International: £17,100