BATH SPA UNIVERSITY

Creative Sound and Media Technologyand current practice, and to discussany issues raised through thecreative process. The module will be largely student-led, with most ofthe work centred around individualpractice. Students will receive tutorialsupport at the beginning and end ofthe module.Teaching methods and resourcesModules are normally taught vialectures, seminars and practicalworkshops. The Major Project isresearch-based and student-led,with supporting tutorials. Visitingspeakers and other activities arearranged as appropriate. You areencouraged to make full use oflibrary and IT resources within theUniversity, and ample time will bescheduled in studios and workstationlabs for independent study.Assessment methodsAssessment takes the form ofindividual assignments for eachmodule. These generally consist of a portfolio of practical work withsupporting written documentation.Context and Methodology and theMajor Project also involve small-scale dissertations.Entry requirementsWe offer places on the basis of ourassessment of the student’s quality,potential and commitment, and theirability to benefit from the course.Normally, but not invariably, astudent will have a first degree.Applications are invited fromcandidates with a range of academicdisciplines and from a variety ofnational backgrounds. Applicantsshould submit a portfolio with theirapplication, comprising no morethan three pieces of representativework. The form of this portfolio willdepend on the music you make: we are happy to receive CDs, DVDs, scores, documentation ofperformances or installations, oronline material as appropriate.EmployabilityPotential career destinationsinclude:- Composition- Composition for media- Other media work (web, games etc.)- Studio engineering/production- ProgrammingKey features- A creative course, for musiciansrather than engineers- Options to work in visual mediaas well as pure audio- Opportunities to collaborate witha wide variety of other musiciansand artists- Professional-level resources,including our new MusicLabstudiosAwardsMaster of Music (MMus) CreativeSound and Media TechnologyPostgraduate Diploma (PG Dip)Creative Sound and MediaTechnologyPostgraduate Certificate (PGCert) Creative Sound and MediaTechnologyCourse locationNewton Park campusCourse lengthMMus full-time: three trimesters(one calendar year)MMus part-time: six trimesters(two calendar years)PG Dip full-time: two trimesters(one academic year)PG Dip part-time: four trimestersPG Cert full-time: one trimesterPG Cert part-time: two trimestersFeesSee page 22 for full detailsApplicationsApplication forms are available onthe website and for any admissionsenquiries please contact:T: +44 (0)1225 875609E: admissions@bathspa.ac.ukEnquiriesPlease contact course directorDr Joseph Hyde:T: +44(0)1225 875640E: j.hyde@bathspa.ac.uk107