Bachelor of Science in Music, Media & Performance Technology
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The BSc in Music, Media and Performance Technology is a programme that enables students to enter into the contemporary world of digital media, film, sound and interactive technology and performance. Students develop a wide range of skills and are given many opportunities to become proficient in areas of special interest. The programme provides a strong contextual understanding of culture and media and enables technical proficiency in the technologies of culture-making, including coding, cinematography and sound engineering.
The aim of the programme is to equip you with degree-level competence in music, media and performance technologies. On graduation, you will be capable of making a significant contribution to the continuing development and growth of the Digital Arts, the Music Technology and Media industries and more broadly across other sectors that use digital media technologies.
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Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Curriculum
Year 1
Semester 1
- Sociology of Media
- Graphic Design
- Introduction To Digital Media
- Media Programming 1
- Technological Mathematics 1
Semester 2
- Perceptual Systems And Multimedia
- Media Programming 2
- Introduction to Web Development
- Music and Computers
- Technological Mathematics 2
Year 2
Semester 3
- Digital Arts 1
- Digital Audio Fundamentals
- Digital Video Fundamentals
- Sound Synthesis
- Digital Modelling and Animation
Semester 4
- Directed Studies
- Advanced Audio Production
- Mobile Application Design
- Performance Technology 1
- Human-Computer Interaction
Year 3
Semester 5
- Cooperative Education
Semester 6
- Algorithmic and Generative Composition
- Digital Arts 2
- Advanced Video Production
- 3D Modelling and Fabrication
Year 4
Semester 7
- Creative Coding
- Performance Technology 2
- Music And Media Project 1
- Virtual and Augmented Reality Design
Semester 8
- Multimedia Industry Perspectives
- VisualCoding
- Music and Media Project 2
Program Outcome
NFQ Level 8 major Award Honours Bachelor Degree
- Conducting research
- Audio visual coding (broad technical and practical skills in audio, video, digital into design and realtime performance)
- Digital media software (e.g. editing, post-production, mastering)
- Graphics (e.g. design, motion graphics, titling)
- Sound engineering (e.g. recording, tracking, mixing, production)
- Sound design (e.g. synthesis, surround sound)
- Theatrical production (e.g. digital sets, projection mapping)Video production (e.g. videography, lighting, sound)
- Critical analysis
- Commercial and cultural awareness of the media and creative industries
- Teamwork: a flexible, creative and independent approach to tasks
- The ability to work to a brief and meet deadlines
- Mobile application design (e.g. innovation, prototyping)
- GradDip in Computer Engineering
- HDip in Software Development
- MA in Business Management
- MA in Technical Communications and E-Learning
- Structured PhD in Computer Science
Program Tuition Fee
Career Opportunities
Graduates progressing directly into employment take up a wide variety of roles. The following provides a sample of initial roles listed on the Graduate Outcomes Survey by graduates approximately one year after graduation:
- Android Developer
- Audio Technician
- Call Centre Operator
- Client Account Executive
- Content Manager
- Film & Television Camera Trainee
- Freelance Sound Engineer
- Internal Communications Assistant
- IOS Advisor (Tech Support)
- IT Assistant
- IT Consultant
- Light Technician
- Manager, Editor, Producer and Contributor
- Marketing Account Executive
- Media Editor
- Media Producer
- Mobile UI Developer
- Customer Service
- Data Analyst
- Director, Music Producer, Songwriter
- E-Gaming Executive
- English Language Teacher
- Music Tutor
- Production Assistant
- Programmer
- Radio Presenter
- Researcher/Assistant Editor
- Runner
- Software Developer
- Sound Editor
- Sound Engineer
- Support Staff (Teaching Assistant)
- Teacher
- Technical Support