Overview

On this course you will explore the creative and aesthetic aspects of sound and music and its relationship to visual media. The audio post-production and broadcast industry requires personnel with a unique blend of technical audio skills and creativity. This course will prepare you for this creative industry by allowing you to explore the technical aspects of location and studio sound production and sound design.

Throughout the course you will have a variety of opportunities to work alongside other professionals from the creative technology scheme in the development of a personal portfolio.

Core Modules

• Creative Sound Design
• Sound, Music & Image
• Studio & Location Sound
• Creative Technologies Context 
• Research Practice
• Integrated Group Project
• Major Individual Project

Entry Requirements

In addition to the University entry requirements, you will require either a first degree in a related subject with evidence of a substantial technological component, or in a technological subject with evidence of creative ability, or a relevant professional qualification with supporting evidence of appropriate work through a professional portfolio.

Key facts 

Course Code: CSFRT/DSFRT/IMSFRT

Place of study: Headingley Campus

Start date: September or January

Length of study: Full-time 1 year. Part-time 2 years. 

Career prospects

Successful completion of a programme of study can lead to a career in the following creative industries: audio, multimedia, music, music production, video, games, interactive and entertainment technology, film, television and radio.