The music and entertainment industry has been subject to dramatic expansion and considerable restructuring during the past decade. Whether you are a freelance producer, or you work for a production management company, the successful management of the Recording and Production process is still at the heart of UK music industry activity.
This innovative course has been developed in close consultation with the industry. It has been designed to equip students with a combination of management and recorded music production skills required to take on the challenges of working in the industry. Solid business, marketing and management skills are underpinned with a detailed understanding of the unique nature of dealing with recording artists and music and entertainment 'product'.
Students undertaking the programme can benefit from:
- Regular lecture input from a range of music industry professionals
- A range of formal and informal work experience opportunities
- Access to purpose-built record production facilities
- Opportunities to work within the University's production company: MC9 Music Ltd
- Key education/industry partnerships with some of the most recognised production equipment suppliers in the UK and Europe (Focusrite, Sennheiser, Shuttlesound, AC Lighting)
- A student friendly environment with dedicated campus and facilities
- UK and international exchange programmes and study visits
- Highly specialist staff delivering vocationally orientated programmes
Modules:
Year One:
- The Music Industry Environment
- Music Cultures
- Music Production Principles
- Principles of Music Marketing
- Music Production Practice
- DIY Approaches in the Music Business
- Music Industry Issues
- Managing Talent
Year Two:
- The Music Entrepreneur
- Creativity & Commercialism
- Studio Production Techniques
- Research Methods
- Intellectual Property & The Music Industry
- Music Publishing
- Studio Production Process
Year Three:
- Music Industry Contracts
- Digital Music Marketing
- Popular Culture: Theory & Debate
- Global Markets, Local Cultures
- Music Brand Strategy
- Creative Strategies
- Dissertation.