COURSE OVERVIEW
| Credits | 180 |
| Study Mode | Full-time or Part-time |
| Full-time fees | Feb 2021 UK / EEA: £8,000 |
| Part-time fees | Feb 2021 UK / EEA: year 1 - £4,000, year 2 - £3,640 |
| Duration | Full Time: 1 year & Part Time: 2 years |
| Funding | SFE funding available |
| International/ EU Applicants | If you are arriving after the UK has left the EU on January 1st 2021, you will require a visa to study in the UK, LCCM will not be able to sponsor you for a student visa. To find out more information, please visit the following page: apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. |
| University Validation | University for the Creative Arts |
| Application | Apply directly to us |
| Term & Start Dates | October 2021 |
| Minimum Age | 18 |
| Programme Specification |
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MMus Commercial Music Technology is a progressive course focused on the creation, development and delivery of commercial audio. As audio creators we are reliant on technologies which enable practitioners many creative careers. The course encourages research and exploration of these technologies and their contextual practice. Understanding their history and relevance to future associated industries. Areas of study include spatial audio, advanced recording, mixing and mastering techniques, Audio Synthesis, music and the moving image.
What will you learn?
Students will gain an in-depth understanding of music and audio creation and its consumption by society. From audio conception, its manipulation and its delivery, to the consumer. The music industry is technologically-driven and understanding how and why current trends exist, to forecasting what comes next, is integral to your student experience and development. Learners will also explore audio synthesis, large format recording practices and advanced microphone and mixing techniques, ranging from historic mono applications to immersive ambisonic formats.
Who is this course for?
This is an advanced course for aspiring or established music producers and audio engineers who are looking to develop their commercial skills and conduct in-depth research of contemporary practices within the music and audio industry.
This will help you understand what’s needed to become an active professional within the industry and will enable you to harness and perfect content for commercial manipulation.
Get in touch with the Programme Leader to discuss your current qualification and career goals, and get advice on which LCCM postgraduate degree would suit you best.
Please e-mail Oliver Betts at obetts@lccm.org.uk to book your 30 min slot.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- A minimum second-class honours degree in a relevant subject from a UK awarding body or college recognised equivalent international qualification.
- Significant equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
- Plus, English language competency equivalent to CEFR Level C1 (7.0 overall, 6.5 in each category) if from a non-majority English language speaking country.
- In addition, entry may also be subject to audition, portfolio and personal statement