This content is brought to you by Audiocourses dot com Buckinghamshire Chilterns University kicks-off a new degree in Audio & Music Technology.
Buckinghamshire Chilterns University,
based in High-Wycombe
(around 40 mins from London), has this October 05 launched a brand new BSc in
Audio & Music Technology with a dynamic forward looking outlook. The degree
is very well resourced both in terms of staff expertise and the all important
gear list.
This innovative course, developed
in collaboration with industry, has been designed to equip students with the
technical and music skills required to take advantage of challenges offered
in the working environment of the music and sound industry. It combines the
world of music technology and sound development applications.
In Year One students gain a thorough
grounding of the technologies used in the music and audio industries along with
such themes as the Cultural Music Differences. In Year Two these skills are
applied in more depth. Students will study subjects such as Sequencing, Sampling
and Recording, Studio Production Processes. Students will also be engaged in
specialist musicology and technology and how to apply them.
Year Three is currently structured
so that there is a main technical project, and also the opportunity to engage
in work-based learning environments with the aim of seeking eventual employment
in related fields. There are several themes of study throughout the programme
bringing a balance of technology, computing, music and sound together as applied
in the industry.
The expansion in the music industry
has lead to a diverse range of opportunities for graduates in this field. This
programme is aiming high to produce graduates suitable for managing editing
suites, assisting in running recording studios, basic studio equipment maintenance,
operating mastering suites, broadcast sound and internet based audio environments.
Programme Leader for this
course Christopher Hambly states "this course is shaping up to be a
'diamond' in the field of Audio & Music Technology as it tackles the fundamental
concepts at the heart of what graduates need in the workplace. Too often audio
education can simply miss the mark if not suitably resourced and supported with
industrial experience. Added to this we are working in a fast evolving area
and audio education must proactively engage in the swift evolving nature of
the industry. At BCUC we are in a strong position to be able to develop and
sustain relatedness".
Fitting words then for "hitting
the mark" and for empowering students with the skills they need.
The gear list is impressive too, with two purpose built professional recording
studios bubbling over with ProTools equipment all wrapped up with a 5.1 surround
mixing environment.
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Programme
Leader Christopher Hambly (left) with Warren Bassett ProTools instructor (right)
Prospective students
are encouraged to apply through UCAS at
an early stage.
For further information
please visit BCUC website
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