Creative Music Production and Technology BA (Hons)

This course introduced me to a web of useful people that I learnt from. That really set me on my way to becoming a self-employed sound engineer and record producer.

Overview

Learn how to make ground-breaking sounds and maximise your potential in our digital studios.

Guided by tutors with years of industry experience you’ll develop your skills in studio and computer-based sound production, electronic composition, music technology and audio software development.

You’ll have many chances to perform or exhibit your music with live performances, installations and websites. You can also release tracks on our student-run label C3U records.

Why study Creative Music Production and Technology?

This programme is designed for students with a background in music technology, sound recording, electronic composition and production, DJ technology or audio software development. You will be able to compose and produce music using the specialist facilities of the new Creative Arts building which include recording studios, mixing suites and Apple Mac labs as well as rooms equipped for rehearsals and dedicated music venues. You will have the opportunity to perform or exhibit your work in a range of contexts, such as performances, installations and websites.

Within the course you will develop your use of Apple’s Logic and Ableton Live, along with a range of other industry standard music software packages, in the production of music to a professional standard. You may explore areas including sampling and creative composition; sound design; record label management; music for media and film; audio for games and interactive media. You will be encouraged to collaborate with Commercial Music and BA Music students, along with students from other disciplines, such as Performing Arts, Drama and Media.