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Sonic Arts – (B.A.)
Brunel University
School of Arts| Application Deadline: | as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,857 - ≈ € 11,431 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 360 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Brunel University
This Programme is designed for students who wish to extend their understanding of music technology as a creative tool. You will become familiar with a range of techniques and approaches to computer music and sonic arts, and with the history of sonic art and related traditions.
You do not need to have a music qualification or to read music to apply for this programme; however, a large number of options in performance, orchestration, composition and music history are available for students with appropriate musicianship skills.
CareersA high proportion of our Music graduates have either progressed to postgraduate study at a university or conservatoire or have entered the music profession as performers, composers, teachers and technicians. Others have entered arts administration, publishing, the media and management. Brunel music courses also help develop a wide range of vocational, collaborative and transferable skills that are highly attractive to employers in industry and commerce.
Brunel music courses also help develop a wide range of vocational, collaborative and transferable skills that are highly attractive to employers in industry and commerce. Students have the opportunity, for example, to develop IT and highly sought-after presentation and communications skills during the course.
Contents
The degree course is modular. Most modules are worth 20 credits and you must complete 120 credits for each year of your degree programme. You´ll have a wide range of modules from which to choose and you can specialise in areas that particularly interest you. The final year project requires you to carry out research on any related topic of your choice.
Typical Modules
Level 1 Core
* Academic Practice
* Introduction to Sonic Art
* Musique Concrète and Elektronische Musik
* Sonic Arts Computing I
Level 1 Options
* Digital Imaging
* Music and Society
* Musicianship
* Music Since 1900: Themes and Contexts
* Principles of Musical composition
* Principles of Performance Practice
* Software Systems
Level 2 Core
* History of Computer Music
* Performance and Live Electronics
* Sonic Arts Computing II
* Sonic Arts Project
Level 2 Options
* Conducting and Realsiation
* Contemporary Performance
* Directed Ensemble Performance
* Improvisation
* Instrumentation and Orchestration
* Music and Perception
* Music since 1900: Experiment and Tradition
* Popular Music Practice
* Solo Composition
Level 3Core
* Advanced Computer Music and Generative Systems
* Special Project
* Spectromorphology, Microsound and Phonetics
Level 3 Options
* Advanced Improvisation
* Analysis and Sociology of Popular Music
* Music and the Moving Image
* Music since 1900: Modernism and Postmodernism
Practical music activities
Brunel´s School of Arts has a strong tradition of practical music-making and there are a number of ensembles that you can participate in, including the Brunel Sinfonietta, New Music Ensemble, Big Band, Performing Arts Choir, r:emote (electronic performance group), as well as a variety of smaller ensembles.
The Arts Centre at Brunel also offers a range of other groups including an orchestra. It also holds regular lunchtime and evening concerts featuring both visiting performers, music students and staff. Student compositions often feature in these public performances.
Teaching and Learning
Music staff have particular teaching and research strengths in composition (both acoustic and studio-based), interactive music, algorithmic composition, performance, musicology, and socio-critical musicology.
Modules on this course reflect the expertise of the staff and focus on the creative use of technology as a music making tool, as well as considering the cultural and historical issues surrounding the use of technology in music.
AssessmentEach subject employs a wide range of assessment methods. These include coursework, individual and group projects, oral presentations, practical work and some written examinations.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
UCAS Tariff - 300 points, from:
* GCE A and AS-level Tariff points typically from 3 A-levels together with either 1 AS-level or Extended Project Qualification (typical offer BCC, plus a C in either an AS or EPQ). General Studies/Critical Thinking accepted.
* Irish Tariff points from 5 subjects.
* Scottish Tariff points from 3 Advanced Highers plus 1 Higher.
* Advanced Diploma Tariff points in Creative and Media, including an A-level for Additional and Specialist Learning.
* BTEC ND DDM in a related subject.
* IB Diploma 31 points.
Experience with music or sound processing software applications is desirable.
For all of the above, 5 GCSEs or equivalent at Grade C or above are also required, to include English and Maths.
Access: Pass in a related subject.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | High School diploma |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 92 |
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