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Composition (Electronic Music) MMus

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    MMus 1 year full-time

Course Description

London College of Music (LCM) at the University of West London is at the forefront of the academic study of music technology in general – and popular electronic music composition in particular.

The course is aimed equally at composers of electronic music in the traditional sense and contemporary artists who may combine the role of composer with producer, engineer, musician and DJ.

Why choose this course?

The course encompasses a broad range of electronic music, from popular electronic dance music styles to art forms such as electroacoustic music. It assumes you have a level of competence in composition or music sequencing and production. Composition studies include one-to-one tutorials in an area of electronic music that you will negotiate with your lecturer.

You will also examine the history and concepts of electronic music, the creation of sound installations and live performances, together with options that include the theory and practice of sequencing, sound synthesis, sampling, production techniques and the use of Max/MSP.

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have the following:

  • 2:1 Honours degree or higher in Music, Music Technology or a related subject, or substantial industry or prior experience in the field.
  • This course requires advanced musical knowledge (although knowledge of notation and instrumental skills are not required).
  • Candidates will be required to provide a portfolio of degree level / professional work and a written statement.

Find out more

Fees

http://www.uwl.ac.uk/international/fees-and-scholarships/postgraduate-fees

Student Destinations

This course will equip you with an enviable set of skills that will enable you to succeed in the fast-changing music industry.

Some examples of the professional roles graduates have progressed to after completing the course include:

• Composer
• Sound Designer
• Remixer.

Module Details

Core modules:

  • Electronic Music Composition 1 
  • Developing Your Career 
  • Electronic Music Composition 2 
  • Interactive Music Technology 
  • Research Methods 
  • Dissertation or Project.

Plus one option from:

  • Digital Audio Interface Design for Music 
  • Advanced Recording Techniques 
  • Performance in the Studio.

…and one option from:

  • Advanced Non-Linear Recording 
  • Combining Sounds 
  • The Development of Audio Technology 
  • Manipulating Sounds 
  • Multi-track Recording and Mixing for Surround.

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