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MA - Master of Arts
City Campus
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
With a focus on sound design for film and television, this course will allow you to explore the capture of on-location production sound and studio-based post-production activity. If you’re new to the field or already working in industry, this course will foster your talent and develop your skills in planning, creation and manipulation of audio soundtracks. As part of this course, you’ll:Create soundtracks for live action film and animation for a variety of platforms and contextsEngage with film and sound studies theoryDevelop technical and practical skills in the area of composition and post-productionCollaborate and negotiate with fellow music students as well as with peers in the wider school including film, dance and performanceHave the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge to sound production for radio and podcasting.
This module aims to equip you with the theory and the techniques for recording and mixing sound for film, television and radio. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Develop a practical understanding of the creative possibilities of the studio environment through the creation of a musical product. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Experience the collaborative working environment and develop your skills in fulfilling complex briefs. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Examine the methods and skills which are required in order to carry out research into the ideas and practice of music technology. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Work closely with your tutors, researching and applying current theory and practice alongside a learning plan that meets your own aims and objectives. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
Develop your understanding and critical awareness of audio visual practices and enhance your practical skills in the application of sound in a range of audio visual contexts, from sonic design for moving image, to generative and installation contexts. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
This major project gives you the opportunity to engage in research and advanced practice in an area of your own choosing. Optional modules may also be available for this course.
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