Electronic Music Production
& Performance
Overview
Our project based Electronic Music Production & Performance
programme is a profound, focussed and innovative learning experience
that focuses on learning by doing. Using challenging real-life scenarios
you will develop all of the practical tools and essential techniques
required to create, record, produce, master and perform your own
music whilst you build an artist/producer portfolio and your own
unique profile.
Fully immerse yourself in the subject whilst developing the ‘hands on’
practical tools, technical and creative techniques, industry knowledge,
critical analysis and human attributes required to pursue a rewarding
and successful career in electronic music production and performance.
Projects
We are passionate believers in learning by doing. You need to maximise
the time you spend making and producing music. On your own, with
your fellow students, in workshops with your tutors and out there in
Berlin!
Our courses are project-based. Everything you learn will culminate
around exciting real world projects. We put a heavy emphasis on
cross-disciplinary productions that require you to collaborate with
students from both the Music and Film schools.
Your project work will be supported by a series of studio and classroom
workshops led by industry professional tutors along with developmental
workshops which are facilitated by advisors.
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Modules
Every module of study is completed by undertaking a project in the
development stream, these are demarcated by the codes “SYNC1” etc.
The modules are supported by a workshop series which are detailed
below. We are constantly developing and improving our courses, so we
expect that the details will evolve over time, particularly in years Two
and Three.
Year 1 - HE Certificate
Semester One Semester Two
Development Development
SYNC1: Create (10 ECTS) SYNC4: Shape (20 ECTS)
SYNC2: Craft (10 ECTS) SYNC5: Locate (10 ECTS)
SYNC3: Explore (10 ECTS)
Recording for Electronic Music Performance Mixing Principles
Sequencing, Audio Sound Design I Sound and
Synthesis and Production Media
Sampling
Composition Music and Music Industry Building an
and Culture I Artist / Producer
Arrangement I Profile
Semester One: Workshop Overview (Sept-Jan)
Recording for Electronic Music Workshops
Focus on the fundamental concepts and practical techniques required
to operate in a professional recording studio environment. Explore
various recording techniques and apply them in practical, real world
projects, focusing on microphones, pre amps, signal flow and workflow.
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Audio Production Workshops
Focus on the practical audio production skills required for electronic
music creation using digital audio workstations (Ableton) to compose,
arrange, and produce original pieces.
Sequencing, Synthesis and Sampling Workshops
Gain a practical understanding of a range of common synthesis,
sampling, and sequencing tools. Experiment with subtractive, additive,
FM/AM, wavetable and modular synthesis types along with a range of
sampler features utilising both traditional and experimental
sequencing tools and techniques.
Composition and Arrangement Workshops
Explore and demystify the most important concepts, frameworks,
theoretical tools and historic trends which have shaped electronic
music into the diverse and rich ecosystem it has become.
Music and Culture Workshops
Develop important analytical skills for discussing music and
communicating complex musical ideas. Learn to formulate your
opinions and enhance your understanding of the impact of electronic
music on the wider cultural landscape through engaged research and
discovery.
Semester Two: Workshop Overview (Jan-May)
Performance Workshops
Explore the major tools, issues, and concepts surrounding
contemporary electronic music performance. Develop practical tools
and explore important performance-based subjects such as
improvisation, collaboration, cross-disciplinary practice, and critique
Mixing Principles Workshops
Develop core skills in contemporary mixing practice and the toolset
required to support it from mix structure through to developing an
awareness of spectral, dynamic and spatial elements.
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Sound Design I Workshops
Sculpt and craft sound using a range of electronic and acoustic
instruments and tools. Overview the important developments of this
field of work and create a range of otherworldly sounds!
Sound and Media Workshops
Create music, sound, foley and ADR in combination with visual content.
Explore and analyse practices found in film, media, gaming, and the
web in order to design your own unique approach to narrative
construction.
Building an Artist / Producer Profile Workshops
Recognising and developing how you speak to the world is an integral
part of the creative music industry. Develop and refine your own artistic
identity in a way which enhances your musical values, your visual
aesthetic and your public persona. Transform your ability to connect
with a wider audience.
Music industry Workshops
Situate yourself within the multiple commercial contexts of the
contemporary music industry. From communication and marketing
technique through to copyright and intellectual property rights,
develop the knowledge which empowers you to overcome hurdles and
to take full advantage of arising opportunities.
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Year 2 - HE Diploma
Semester One Semester Two
Development Development
CMPD1: Produce (20 ECTS) DMPD2: Land (20 ECTS)
BIND1: Define (10 ECTS) BIND2: Venture (10 ECTS)
Creative Programming Mixing Practice Mastering
Sound Design II
Audio Production for Media
Composition and Arrangement II
Music and Culture II Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
Workshop overviews will be available soon.
Year 3 - Bachelors Degree
Semester One Semester Two
PUSH1: Frame (10 ECTS) PUSH3: Launch (10 ECTS)
Research and Development Project Launch
PUSH2: Invent (20 ECTS) - Advanced Production
Option I - PUSH4: Process (20 ECTS)
Option II - PUSH5: Dissertation (20 ECTS)
Workshop overviews will be available soon.
