Music and Sonic Media MA

Develop your creative abilities in composition and sound through practical and theoretical work. Explore theory and practice in the field of music production. You’ll focus on historical contexts and the development of advanced technical skills.<br/><br/>Our MA reflects current developments in and beyond the concert hall, including music for film, media and interactive arts. You will:<br/><br/><br/>- compose<br/><br/><br/>- make sound art<br/><br/><br/>- devise music theatre<br/><br/><br/>- use music technologies<br/><br/><br/>- create film music<br/><br/><br/>- evaluate music and sonic art.<br/><br/><br/>The course is for composers, musicians, sound artists, sound and music practitioners from related fields including theatre, and theorists with interests in music and sound.<br/><br/>The Department of Music is a major international centre for the study of contemporary music, contemporary musical thinking and music theatre. You’ll have access to specialist facilities including:<br/><br/><br/>- the Music Department’s recordings and scores collections<br/><br/><br/>- the Music Mac Lab<br/><br/><br/>- three professionally equipped recording studios<br/><br/><br/>- recital room and practice rooms.<br/><br/><br/>We offer a unique range of inter-related research disciplines. We have expertise in areas from opera and music theatre to composition. This allows you to develop an integrated portfolio of work corresponding to your strengths and interests.<br/><br/>We understand that deciding where and what to study is a very important decision. We’ll make all reasonable efforts to provide you with the courses, services and facilities described in this prospectus. However, if we need to make material changes, for example due to government or regulatory requirements, or unanticipated staff changes, we’ll let you know as soon as possible.