Masters in Music Technology

wild_eyed

what job could someone do with such a course?

Course Structure and Outline
Comprising taught and research components, the programme is modular and structured in semesterised form over fifteen months. The taught component of the programme spans two semesters (from late-September to June) and consists of core and elective modules. Core modules are mandatory; elective modules present the student with the opportunity to specialise in particular areas of interest with two out of three elective modules being taken each semester.

Semester 1

Induction Programme and Introductory Research Paper: Expression of Research Interests Core
Acoustics & Psychoacoustics Core
Recording Techniques & Technologies Core
Computer Programming for Musical Applications Core
Electroacoustic Music Core
Electroacoustic Composition Elective
Music and Multimedia Elective
Technology in Music Education Elective

Semester 2

Advanced MIDI and Digital Audio Core
Interactive Systems Core
Sound Synthesis & Manipulation Core
Electronic Signals & Circuits Core
Algorithmic Composition Elective
Production for Media Elective
Music Technology for the Musician with Disabilities Elective



Following the taught component the student embarks on a major research project, running from June through to December, under the supervision of one/more of the course tutors. The research project constitutes one of the key features of the Masters Degree programme, providing candidates with the opportunity to apply, in an integrated fashion, concepts and skills acquired over the entire programme. The overall award designation of MA or MSc is determined by the nature of the research project – the MA is awarded where the project has a predominantly artistic focus (e.g. portfolio of electroacoustic compositions), the MSc where the focus is primarily on technology (e.g. efficient algorithms for music information retrieval).

Important features of the Masters programme in Music Technology at DKIT are the balancing of theory and practice, and technological competence and musical creativity. Conceptually, the progression over the fifteen months can be broadly characterised as a move from Fundamentals to Creativity to Independent Research. At the core of the course is hands-on training at computer music workstations where students are exposed to computer-based musical composition, sound synthesis and manipulation, programming and development, and music production.

Doctor J

Tea fetcher in a studio for a while if you're lucky, then junior engineering position. Or maybe live sound on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday evenings when all the breakthrough nights and crap bands are on. Expect minimum wage for a while. Also, bust your hoop getting experience with bands as much as possible, theory is great but you've got to be able to prove you can walk the walk too.

Fusion251

Well if you did the course I'd let you record me free of charge for your studio training he he he

fuse

wild_eyed wrote:

what job could someone do with such a course?

You could make background music for computer games. Film scores, music for ads on TV/Radio.
Or make polyphonic ringtones! Not that you'd require a masters in that to be able to do it.