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| 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 continually developing and central to the latest developments in digital technology is the computer. Our technological facilities have recently been updated with £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 for Media degree allows you to explore your individual creative ideas, working with technology, engaging with important ideas 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. This MSc will investigate the technical and musical parameters of media integration at an advanced level, whether you choose to work in the area of film, video, kinetic art, or multimedia installation.
With the MSc Music Composition and Technology, you will explore your own personal, musical language at an advanced level, utilising technology relevant to your working methods and aesthetic aims.
Contents
There are two modules common to both programmes:
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 the conventions of academic work at postgraduate level, covering seminar techniques, standards for written work and research skills. Advanced technical skills will also be covered, such as instrumentation, orchestration, and the use of relevant music software/hardware.
There are three specialist modules for each programme:
Three works for the MSc Music Composition and Technology which 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.
The three specialist modules for the MSc Music Composition for Media lead to work which integrates composition with another media format (for example film, video, kinetic art, multimedia installation). You will develop advanced technical skills and create compositions which are satisfying in terms of structure and materials, interaction and integration, dynamic and design.
Teaching methods * Intellectual 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.
* The student is encouraged further to develop intellectual skills by independent study.
* The student has time to consolidate the development of the individual music ability by independent practice, guided and advised when necessary by the tutor.
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
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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