Music Technology and Production BSc

**Why study this course?**BSc Music Technology and Production is an innovative, career-led degree with diverse practice-based learning opportunities. Applicants are able to choose a pathway that reflects either a specialist (music production) or multi practice (sonic arts) career outcome, with options to develop a creative portfolio of works, across a range of industries. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills in the Music studios and computer labs, working with industry-based software and practising with a range of musicians and styles. Collaborative inter-disciplinary projects may be carried out cross-school. Music at London Met has been ranked 3rd for student satisfaction in the Complete University Guide's 2021 league tables.**More about this course**This course provides students with a wealthy range of tools and techniques needed to work with music, sound & sonic arts, immersed in a music studio environment. Our set of professional surround sound / music studios and live/recording room is complemented by video editing suites, a foley studio and a music computer lab equipped with iMacs and MIDI keyboards. A wide range of specialist software is available in tune with the newest trends in the industry, equipping students with the most up to date technologies. Our cross-school partnerships assure an impressive array of expertise from highly specialised lecturers and researchers. You are not simply enrolling on a music degree; you are becoming part of an exciting new endeavour that extends its practice to all aspects and areas of the creative industries.The tutors and course leaders in the London Met music department are industry leaders who boast international careers. They have experience working with top performers and organisations including Kate Nash, Clean Bandit, Wolf Alice, Imelda May, Echobelly, the BBC, Sky and Channel 4.Our portfolio of cross-discipline subjects have partners in computer games (programming, modelling, animation and effects) and live entertainment, and is exploring possible synergies with digital media; dance; theatre and performance practice. Independent study and shared studios with cross-school partners will promote interdisciplinary hybrid projects. Music and Creative Industry research modules have been conceived to provide a dynamic and direct reflection of the production and sonic arts pathways and their respective industries. From short exercises to long-term projects, the work will be focused on the interaction between the different disciplines in projects designed to support students to express their creative interests and professional needs.There will be opportunities to travel for short activities such as music festivals, industry talks and performances. Our lecturers are always proposing new ideas and promoting an integrated practice that surpasses the boundaries of the studio or the classroom. Guest lecturers complement the team on a regular basis adding in the refreshed view of a professional life immersed in the industry.