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Audio Design and Production – (B.A.)
University of Kent, Medway Campus
School of Arts| Application Deadline: | You are advised to apply as early as possible | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 3,860 - ≈ € 12,845 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Chatham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 36 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 180 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Kent, Medway Campus
This degree programme offers an exciting combination of subjects including practical sound recording, audio processing, music production, sound theory and contextual studies. It will help you to develop the intellectual and technical skills required to produce sound design and audio content for a broad range of creative media industries.
The unique blend of subjects includes the use of audio in film, radio, television, video games, art and exhibition installations. It also provides you with opportunities to develop an in-depth understanding of computer-based audio applications, sound synthesis, audio programming and digital signal processing techniques.
The degree is based in the Department of Music and Audio which is fully equipped with purpose-built studios and computer workstation facilities. Visiting industry experts contribute to modules, providing valuable professional insights and perspectives.
If you would prefer to study music theory and composition in more detail as part of your degree at the University of Kent, we recommend you consider our BSc (hons) Music Technology.
Careers
Career opportunities include music recording and production, audio software or hardware development, sound for film, television, video games and the internet, live sound for concerts, theatre events and festivals, studio set-up and maintenance, audio installations for museums and exhibitions, sonic arts and computer music, or further study at postgraduate level.
Contents
Stage 1
Core modules
* Audio Technologies 1
* Contextual Studies
* Sound Design 1
* Sound Theory
Stage 2
Core modules
* Audio Technologies 2
* Music and Sound for New Media
* Sound Design 2
Core modules within the programme provide opportunities for you to develop important skills and techniques, while also exploring specific theoretical and cultural aspects of music technology. Option modules allow you to specialise and explore your own areas of interest.
Stage 2/3
Option modules
Students take two option modules in each year.
These include:
* Advanced Acoustics and Psychoacoustics
* Composing Music to Picture
* Electronic Music and Synthesis
* Introduction to Multimedia Applications
* Music and Society
* Popular Music Conventions and Production.
Core modules within the programme provide opportunities for you to develop important skills and techniques, while also exploring specific theoretical and cultural aspects of music technology. Option modules allow you to specialise and explore your own areas of interest.
Stage 3
Core modules
* Dissertation
* Professional and Studio Practice
* Project
Core modules within the programme provide opportunities for you to develop important skills and techniques, while also exploring specific theoretical and cultural aspects of music technology. Option modules allow you to specialise and explore your own areas of interest.
Teaching and assessment
Most modules consist of a mix of lectures, small group seminars, practical workshops, individual or group project work, research and private study. You have access to current industry-standard recording and postproduction facilities to carry out your practical coursework assignments.
We use a wide range of assessment methods, including individual projects, recording sessions, audio assignments, sound design and multimedia tasks, seminar presentations and written papers. Alongside practical projects, you have lectures and seminars that help you to develop your writing and research skills.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Offer levels
A/AS level: 300 points (over 3.5 A levels or equivalent) inc BC at A level or equivalent BTEC National Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit, IB Diploma: 33 points inc 4 in Mathematics or IB Diploma with 15 points at Higher inc 4 in Mathematics.
Tariffs
* A-level: / 300 pts
* IB Higher: 15
* IB Overall: 33
Required subjects
* BC at A level (Media Studies or Physics preferred)
* GCSE Mathematics grade C
English language entry requirements
In order to enter directly onto a degree course. you also need to prove your proficiency in English, and we ask for one of the following:
* average 6.5 in IELTS test, minimum 6.0 in reading and writing
* a TOEFL score of at least 580 including 4.0 reading and writing (paper-based test) or 85 including 19 reading and writing (internet-based test)
* grade C in Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English
* grade B in Cambridge Advanced Certificate in English
* international GCSE English as a first language grade C; as a second language grade B.
We also accept some school English certificates.
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 B (Score: 75) |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 580 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 85 |
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