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Music Composition and Technology – (M.Sc.)
University of Hertfordshire
School of Film, Music and Media
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,811 - ≈ € 11,924 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Hatfield / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Hertfordshire
The relationship between music and technology is developing rapidly and the computer is central to areas such as composition, commercial composition (TV, film, song-writing), recording, music publishing and the internet.
Our technological facilities have recently been updated with an £80K spend on the very latest computer hardware as well as new digital mixing, recording, sampling equipment, sound cards and software. A new sound-proofed acoustic shell offers enhanced digital recording and monitoring facilities. These outstanding facilities make us an ideal choice for the development of your musical and technological potential.
The MSc Music Composition and Technology degree is part of a programme which allows you to explore your individual creative ideas, working with technology and developing your own compositional language. Refinement of compositional techniques and methods of construction are fostered, and your abilities in criticism, analysis and self-appraisal are nurtured. You will develop an understanding of the current eclectic environment of contemporary music, and how it relates to your own work.
You will explore your own personal, musical language at an advanced level, utilising technology relevant to your working methods and aesthetic aims.
Contents
The course includes five modules:
Perspectives of Composition.
This discusses recent music, interests, aesthetics and analysis, creating a forum for the exploration of current ideas and trends, where independent thought and perceptive criticism is encouraged. You will input your own ideas and interests into this forum and complete a written assignment on a topic of your own choosing.
Composition Research Methods.
This introduces you to advanced technical such as instrumentation, orchestration, and the use of relevant music software/hardware.
Composition.
Three specialist modules allow you to explore and develop your own musical identity through a series of original compositions. You will be encouraged to explore and evaluate relevant models and to produce compositions which are satisfying in terms of structure and design and your own creative interests.
Teaching methodsIntellectual skills are developed throughout the programme
Analysis, creative evaluation and problem solving are further developed through tutorial work, supervised project or workstation sessions and in-course exercises.
You are encouraged to develop intellectual skills by independent study.
You have time to consolidate the development of individual music ability by independent practice, guided and advised when necessary by the tutor.
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test if you come from a non-English speaking country.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
More informationRequirements
A BMus, BSc or BA in music, equivalent qualification or professional experience. Evidence of solid compositional work by submission of a small portfolio of original compositions is required.
6.0 IELTS/213 TOEFL (or equivalent).
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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