Music and Sound Engineering (Add-on) - BSc
Program Overview
This one-year add-on program in Music and Sound Engineering equips students with the skills and knowledge to pursue technical positions within the professional creative industry. Graduates are qualified for roles such as Recording Studio Sound Engineer, Live Sound Engineer, and Audio Visual Technician. The program emphasizes a "blended income portfolio" approach, encouraging graduates to identify and take advantage of multiple revenue streams within the industry.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
This one-year add-on program is designed to build upon the theoretical and practical knowledge gained from the H.C in Engineering with Music & Instrument Technology, Level 6, or a similar program. The program aims to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to become highly skilled in Music and Sound Engineering, specifically within the professional creative industries.
Objectives:
- Develop students' theoretical and practical knowledge in Music and Sound Engineering.
- Provide opportunities for students to develop and exhibit the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for a career in Music and Sound Engineering.
- Equip graduates with a range of real skills and the flexibility to work within the highly competitive creative industry.
Careers:
Graduates from the Music and Sound Engineering program are qualified to pursue technical positions in various areas of the professional creative industry, including:
- Recording Studio Sound Engineer
- Live Sound Engineer
- Broadcast Sound Engineer for Radio & TV
- Foley Artist
- Audio Visual Technician for TV & Film
- Video Game Audio Technician
- Multi-Media Sound Designer
- Event Organiser
- Instrument Building & Maintenance Technician
- Business Entrepreneur
- Music Producer
- Acoustician
- Audio Coding Developer
- Audio Visual Artist The program emphasizes the importance of a "blended income portfolio" for graduates, meaning they should have multiple revenue streams from different work opportunities within the creative industry. The program aims to instill in graduates the drive and determination to identify and take advantage of these opportunities.
Other:
- The program offers access to industry-standard equipment and software in state-of-the-art facilities.
- There is also a Level 8 add-on available to Music and Sound Engineering students.
