• Studio Practice – We’ll take you on a deep dive into the inner workings of a professional recording studio, exploring the fundamentals of studio practice and the tools used to record music in a professional studio environment. The module looks at the system design and signal chain within the studio, as well as examining hardware and software systems. You will develop an understanding of how these elements work together to create a successful recording project with production skills.

• Electronic Music Production – We’ll introduce you to the core techniques and principles, allowing you to build a solid grounding in the electronic music production process. You’ll look at a wide range of workflows and compositional strategies and explore the tools at your disposal as a professional electronic music producer. You’ll develop an understanding of the historical context around electronic music production, explore the rich diversity of work within it and will be introduced to research materials that will act as a stepping-stone for your own required research to drill into your specific niche.

• Production Analysis – Understanding the theory of music production is a key part in your creative development and this module will see you analyse a variety of musical and sonic examples from a range of styles, while also considering the cultural influences at play. You will be encouraged to listen to music/sound critically and develop a wider vocabulary of descriptive and technical terms with which to explain production techniques clearly and accurately.

• Mixing – Focusing on the concepts and processes surrounding the mixing of audio, you will examine mixing from both a creative and technical perspective alongside key practical techniques, how to communicate your ideas and develop your professionalism when working with clients. 

• Synthesis & Sound Design  – This is your opportunity to develop your practical sound design abilities and demonstrate creativity and innovation in the use of synthesisers, samplers and effects processors. You will also be encouraged to develop skills using a range of different forms of synthesis and identify the processes that best fit your creative workflow. We will also introduce you to a range of creative sound manipulation and generation techniques, equipping you with the knowledge and understanding of current and developing practices.
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• Industry Foundations – Introducing you to the key factors of the sound and music industry, you will develop an understanding of the vital and integral factors related to income and revenue, copyright and royalties, contracts, publishing, synchs, streaming and digital consumer platforms and formats (e.g. NFTs). You’ll examine the creative contexts of the industry, communication techniques for pitching and presenting projects, self-assessment, time management and establishing short and long-term professional creative goals.

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