MA by Research in Music Technology
Contact: Dr Tony Myatt
The 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. It is rooted in a professional, practice based approach and focuses on production for fixed media, audio based installation work and live performance. The stream reflects recent developments in the artist's approach to musical creation with new technology and research relating to this field. It integrates contemporary philosophical thought and critical theory.
Students are required to research and develop a folio of work for fixed media, installation and/or 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.
The MA Contemporary Studies course gives me the flexibility to continue studying the analysis of new music and composition. I find it inspiring to approach music both from a compositional and analytical perspective in a department with an excellent contemporary scene and supportive and enthusiastic staff.
Neil Smith, MA 2010