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Digital Composition & Performance – (M.Sc.)
The University of Edinburgh
College of Humanities & Social Science
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 6,054 - ≈ € 13,937 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Edinburgh / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of The University of Edinburgh
This dynamic programme will develop a variety of interdisciplinary skills ranging across music composition and performance, computer science, and cultural studies.
The course covers algorithmic composition, real-time and non real-time sound synthesis and signal processing, sound diffusion and spatialisation, and computer-based performance strategies. By stressing the importance of making music for live performance situations and not for performance exclusively by others, the course places the composer onstage and at the forefront of their music's realisation, thus bridging the gap between the musical vision and its performability as well as between the composer and performer. Further, to increase interdisciplinary awareness, the field is placed within a wider context of cultural, critical, technological, and musical study.
The programme's focus is primarily musical and artistic, with direct intended careers being composer and sonic/digital artist/performer. The programme's interdisciplinary aspect however leads naturally into music technology-based fields such as soundware engineer, multimedia developer, digital audio editor, etc.
The programme aims to develop:
* a variety of interdisciplinary skills ranging across music composition and performance, computer science, and cultural studies
* the ability to plan, execute, realise, and document a musical-technological project
* the ability to translate musical ideas into fully-functioning interactive computer music programmes and scores
* the ability to reflect on one's creative work in light of past and present cultural developments
Students completing the programme will gain in-depth knowledge of:
* computer music composition and performance
* real-time computer music programming (Max/MSP)
* non real-time computer music programming; algorithmic composition
* electroacoustic composition
* human-computer interaction
* a developed overview of the key philosophical ideas that have informed understanding of the digital age
Contents
The programme will consist of six taught courses:
Semester 1
* Sound Design Media
* SReal-Time Performance Strategies and Design
* Media and Culture
Semester 2
* Non Real-Time Systems
* Electroacoustic Composition and Performance
* Digital Media Studio Project
Successful completion of the taught component of the programme qualifies candidates to receive the Postgraduate Diploma. Those who attain an overall minimum of 50% in their assessed work may proceed to an MSc, undertaking a final composition and performance project over the summer. This will account for one third of the degree.
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
Admission to the programme is open to candidates with a II(i) honours degree or equivalent (e.g. US 3.4 GPA) in a sound-related discipline (such as music, sound engineering, acoustics, film, animation, or art/design) or other relevant discipline (such as computer science, architecture, education, cognitive science, psychology, or other qualification deemed appropriate by the Head of School). Essential, however, and irrespective of the applicant's background, is significant experience in composition or a related musically creative activity (e.g. improvisation, sound installation, creative DJing etc.). There is also an opportunity to admit students on the basis of a portfolio of work.
English Language Requirements
* IELTS 6.5 (with 6.0 in each section)
* TOEFL 580 (with 55 in each section and 4.0 in TWE)
* TOEFL 237 in CBT (with 21 in each section)
* TOEFL-iBT 92 (with at least 20 in each section)
* CPE Grade B or higher
* CAE Grade A
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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