Program Overview

MÃster de Formaciµn Permanente en Industria Musical y Estudios Sonoros

The MÃster de Formaciµn Permanente en Industria Musical y Estudios Sonoros (MiMeS) is a master's program that responds to the need to train professionals and researchers in the face of the challenges posed by the digitization and transformation of the sound and music industry.

Description

The program aims to provide students with the tools to manage sound content, create a music radio station, understand changes in the sound environment, work in the live music sector, or conduct research on the sector. MiMeS offers a multidisciplinary and international approach to the different genres present in the industry, observed from a combined perspective of academics and professionals.

Objectives

The objectives of the program are to:

• Investigate musical creation processes
• Promote innovation in the different facets of the sound world
• Develop a critical spirit in the face of changes in the industry

Structure

The program is structured into two semesters, with a total of 60 credits.

First Semester

• Mµdulo Estudios Sonoros (5 credits)
  • Introduction to sound studies
  • Modes of listening, modes of analysis
  • Music in cultural theory
  • Sound art
  • Sound ecology
• Mµdulo Estructura y PolÚticas del Sector Musical (6 credits)
  • Structures and systems of production, distribution, marketing, and consumption of musical products
  • Organization of the musical system according to economic, political, and social parameters
  • Policies for the musical sector at the national and international level
  • Cultural diversity and the music industry
• Mµdulo Marco Legal de la Industria y Propiedad Intelectual (6 credits)
  • Legal framework of the music industry
  • Intellectual property: key concepts, rights, and limits
  • Management companies for intellectual property rights
  • The publishing company
  • Legislation on shows
• Mµdulo Producciµn Musical y Empresa FonogrÃfica (6 credits)
  • Key elements of the musical production process
  • Organization of the phonographic company/producer
  • A&R (Artist and Repertoire)
  • Designing the musical product
  • Self-production and DIY
• Seminario Abierto (1 credit)

Second Semester

• Mµdulo Marketing y Financiaciµn (5 credits)
  • The marketing plan
  • Knowing the audiences
  • The business plan
  • Budget management
  • Financing and budget management in the music industry
• Mµdulo Mºsica en Directo: Conciertos y Festivales (6 credits)
  • Live music: main agents involved
  • Hiring and negotiation
  • Spaces for live music: festivals, halls, public spaces
  • Music festivals: sponsorship, production, logistics, and programming
  • Ticket sales organization
• Mµdulo Circulaciµn, Distribuciµn e Innovaciµn Musical (6 credits)
  • Distribution company and new intermediation agents
  • Music circulation
  • Distribution formats: from vinyl to mp3
  • Digital platforms and networks
  • Big data in the music industry
• Mµdulo Expresiones Musicales y Medios de Comunicaciµn (6 credits)
  • Music in transmedia narration
  • Music radio
  • Music and audiovisual sectors
  • History and present of music video
  • Written press and music criticism
• Seminario Abierto II (1 credit)

Transversal Activities

• Trabajo de Fin de MÃster Individual (8 credits)
• Laboratorio de Proyectos Sonoro-Musicales -LAPSO- (4 credits)

Faculty

The program is directed by:

• Prof. Luis A. Albornoz
• Prof. J. Ignacio Gallego

The faculty includes professors from the Department of Communication and other departments, as well as external professionals and musicians.

Admission

• Plazas ofertadas: 30
• Requisitos de admisiµn:
  • Grado universitario en algunas de las siguientes titulaciones:
    • Comunicaciµn audiovisual
    • Periodismo
    • Administraciµn de empresas
    • SociologÚa
    • IngenierÚa de sonido
    • Historia del arte
    • MusicologÚa
    • Publicidad y Relaciones pºblicas
    • Marketing
  • Experiencia profesional: se valorarà positivamente la experiencia profesional de los postulantes
• Documentaciµn a entregar:
  • Solicitud de Admisiµn
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Carta de motivaciµn
  • 2 cartas de recomendaciµn
  • Copia del tÚtulo acadÕmico
  • Expediente acadÕmico
  • En caso de no haber terminado los estudios: Compromiso de finalizaciµn
  • Opcional: certificado de inglÕs

Tuition Fees

• Tasa de matrÚcula: 5.900 euros
• Reserva de plaza: 1.000 euros

Professional Outcomes

The program enables graduates to work in different companies and institutions in the music sector, as well as to undertake entrepreneurial projects or self-management.

Practical Information

• Lugar de imparticiµn: Campus Madrid Puerta de Toledo
• Horarios del MÃster: de lunes a jueves de 17:00 a 20:15
• Fechas del Curso AcadÕmico: inicio el 15 de septiembre, final el 30 de septiembre
• PrÃcticas profesionales en empresas: students have completed internships in companies such as Warner Music, Festival Internacional de Benicassim, Universal Music, and more.