Masters by Research in Music Technology
The MA/Msc taught course in Music Technology has, for over two decades, provided students with training in the core topics of Music Technology.
The original MA/Msc in Music Technology taught master's course, as taught up to September 2009 has been revised and is taught as an MA within the Department of Music (starting October 2009) as described on the Department of Music website. We also offer a Masters by Research course, based on the pursuit of a research programme in a creative environment It is aimed at meeting the needs of research-focussed graduates with experience in music technology.
Focus on research
Students who follow this programme of study will work closely with an experienced researcher or research group.
Course Structure
The course lasts 12 months and is normally examined in September. All streams share a common structure. Following a series of short introductory courses students embark on detailed work in their chosen area of study under the supervision of a experienced researcher. Under the guidance of their supervisor, students can also supplement their knowledge by attending courses and events which are part of the taught Masters programme in Music Technology.
Individual Research Topics
The research streams in music technology available are focussed on the research areas of members of the Music Technology staff.
Research in Composition with Digital Media (MA)
This Masters by Research course in Music Technology, is aimed at meeting the needs of research-focused graduates with experience in music technology or audio engineering. This stream is specifically focused at high level creators interested in composition, production and contemporary aesthetic approaches to audio.
Students are required to research and develop a work for fixed media, installation and live performance. Two works will be completed over the first two terms. The third piece in the folio will form the most significant submission and should be completed over the summer period. Students are free to decide the category of their major submission, but should create one work of each type.
Learning Outcomes.
By the end of this programme students should:
- understand the position of their work within a contemporary aesthetic context;
- have developed a high degree of skill in the application of new technologies in contemporary art;
- have refined their compositional techniques and practices to produce high quality creative works for digital media.
Tutors:
Tony Myatt
Ambrose Field
Research in Spatial Audio
The main focus of this programme is on the development of Ambisonics for use in contemporary music genres. Students on this option will benefit from our more than two decades of experience in this field, together with access to the estraordinary acoustics spaces and facilities in the Music Research Centre.
Tutor: Dave Malham
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