Creative Music Technology BMus (Hons) - 2023/4
Awarding body
University of Surrey
Teaching institute
University of Surrey
Framework
FHEQ Level 6
Final award and programme/pathway title
BMus (Hons) Creative Music Technology
Subsidiary award(s)
| Award | Title |
|---|---|
| Ord | Creative Music Technology |
| CertHE | Music |
| DipHE | Music |
Modes of study
| Route code | Credits and ECTS Credits | |
| Full-time | URB14006 | 360 credits and 180 ECTS credits |
QAA Subject benchmark statement (if applicable)
Music
Other internal and / or external reference points
N/A
Faculty and Department / School
Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences - Music & Media
Programme Leader
HALL Thomas (Music & Med)
Date of production/revision of spec
26/09/2024
Educational aims of the programme
- To develop the skills necessary for effective participation in team projects
- To provide students with a well-rounded practical and theoretical knowledge of music and related technologies
- To develop composing, technological, performing, analytical, and historical skills
- To equip students with a comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge base
- To equip students with intellectual and practical skills
- To equip students with artistic and scholarly curiosity
- To equip students with motivation and self-directed learning skills
- To equip students with communication and presentation skills
- To equip students with self-confidence
Programme learning outcomes
| Attributes Developed | Awards | Ref. | |
| Basic knowledge of harmonic analysis and progression, and the creation and analysis of musical scores. | K | CertHE | |
| Familiarity with the basic concepts and terms employed in the study of music. | K | CertHE | |
| Basic knowledge of the principles relevant to computer-based creative practice. | K | CertHE | |
| Appropriate music technology skills. | K | CertHE | |
| More advanced skills relevant to computer-based creative practice. | K | DipHE | |
| Familiarity with a wide range of concepts and terms employed in the study of music. | K | DipHE | |
| Detailed knowledge of the principles relevant to computer-based creative practice. | K | DipHE | |
| Principles, concepts and application of skills relevant to computer-based creative practice. | K | Ord | |
| Musical principles, performance skills and academic knowledge relevant to a degree in creative music technology. | K | Ord | |
| Appropriate music technology skills. | K | Ord | |
| Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key approaches and theories that have shaped study of music and music technology. | K | BMus (Hons) | |
| Understand theoretical and aesthetic systems and relate theory and practice to each other. | K | BMus (Hons) | |
| Gather and synthesize evidence. | C | CertHE | |
| Construct arguments in both verbal and written form. | C | CertHE | |
| Work in combination with others on joint projects or activities. | C | CertHE | |
| Show self-motivation and a degree of critical self-awareness. | C | CertHE | |
| Exercise judgement and make informed choices. | C | CertHE | |
| Select appropriate academic techniques. | C | CertHE | |
| Gather, synthesize and evaluate evidence. | C | DipHE | |
| Construct arguments in both verbal and written form. | C | DipHE | |
| Plan, implement, evaluate, and reflect critically on work in progress. | C | DipHE | |
| Show self-motivation and significant critical self-awareness. | C | DipHE | |
| Develop solutions to compositional problems through the application of repertoire knowledge + theoretical understanding. | C | DipHE | |
| Select appropriate academic techniques. | C | Ord | |
| Develop solutions to compositional problems through the application of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. | C | Ord | |
| Critically evaluate their knowledge and understanding of the discipline. | C | Ord | |
| Plan, implement, evaluate and reflect critically on work in progress. | C | Ord | |
| Analyse and evaluate a wide variety of musical and multimedia texts to a high level of sophistication. | C | BMus (Hons) | |
| Examine assumptions critically in the light of evidence. | C | BMus (Hons) | |
| Assimilate and synthesise complex information. | C | BMus (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate competence in computer-based creative practice. | P | CertHE | |
| Demonstrate appropriate communication skills. | P | CertHE | |
| Demonstrate effective written communication skills. | P | CertHE | |
| Demonstrate familiarity with general music technology. | P | CertHE | |
| Demonstrate the use logical thought in the presentation of ideas. | P | CertHE | |
| Competence in computer-based creative practice. | P | DipHE | |
| Appropriate communication skills. | P | DipHE | |
| Effective oral and written communication skills. | P | DipHE | |
| Competence with specialist music technology. | P | DipHE | |
| Plan, manage, and execute creative projects to a professional standards across a range of musical styles. | P | DipHE | |
| Demonstrate competence in computer-based creative practice. | P | Ord | |
| Demonstrate appropriate communication skills. | P | Ord | |
| Demonstrate competence with specialist music technology. | P | Ord | |
| Plan, manage, and execute creative projects to a professional standards across a range of musical styles. | P | Ord | |
| Manage projects. | P | Ord | |
| Demonstrate the ability to find creative links between the results of personal research, textual and musical analysis, scholarship, reflection and listening skills, and the process of composing and performing. | P | BMus (Hons) | |
| Demonstrate awareness and understanding of the cultural conventions and symbolic meanings associated with the repertoires, instruments and genres studies. | P | BMus (Hons) | |
| Use logical thought in the presentation of ideas. | P | CertHE | |
| Use general IT tools. | T | CertHE | |
| Work as part of a team. | T | CertHE | |
| Apply creativity and innovation to problem solving. | T | DipHE | |
| Show effective oral and written communication skills. | T | DipHE | |
| Apply effective time management. | T | DipHE | |
| Show teamwork and leadership. | T | DipHE | |
| Use logical thought in the presentation of ideas. | T | Ord | |
| Use general IT tools. | T | Ord | |
| Show effective oral and written communication skills. | T | Ord | |
| Apply effective time management. | T | Ord | |
| Apply creativity and innovation to problem solving. | T | BMus (Hons) | |
| Show teamwork and leadership. | T | BMus (Hons) |
Attributes Developed
C - Cognitive/analytical
K - Subject knowledge
T - Transferable skills
P - Professional/Practical skills
Programme structure
Full-time
This Bachelor's Degree (Honours) programme is studied full-time over three academic years, consisting of 360 credits (120 credits at FHEQ levels 4, 5 and 6). All modules are semester based and worth 15 credits with the exception of project, practice based and dissertation modules.
Possible exit awards include:
- Bachelor's Degree (Ordinary) (300 credits)
- Diploma of Higher Education (240 credits)
- Certificate of Higher Education (120 credits)
Programme Adjustments (if applicable)
N/A
Modules
Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
Module Selection for Year 1 - FHEQ Level 4
In Year 1 students take all compulsory modules and select three optional modules, one in Semester 1 and two in Semester 2. In Semester 2 choose either Topic Study 1A or 1B, PLUS either Music Project 1B or Pathways in Musicianship B.
Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
Module Selection for Year 2 - FHEQ Level 5
There are four compulsory modules at Year 2 with a total value of 60 credits. Students are required to select two optional modules for Semester 1 and two optional modules for Semester 2.
Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Module Selection for Year 3 - FHEQ Level 6
Students are required to take one compulsory module, and to choose optional modules to complete the programme of study according to the following rubric,:
- Select two modules in Semester 1 and three in Semester 2
OR
- Select three modules in Semester 1 and two in Semester 2
Opportunities for placements / work related learning / collaborative activity
| Associate Tutor(s) / Guest Speakers / Visiting Academics | N | |
| Professional Training Year (PTY) | N | |
| Placement(s) (study or work that are not part of PTY) | N | |
| Clinical Placement(s) (that are not part of the PTY scheme) | N | |
| Study exchange (Level 5) | Y | |
| Dual degree | N |
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