BSc (Hons) Music Technology Bachelor's degree at Leeds Beckett University

Listen critically to spaces, audio equipment and audio material. We'll discuss acoustic principles and the human auditory system, building on this discussion with practical workshops and tutorials. You'll gain the ability to communicate the physical qualities and characteristics of sound as well as articulate the effect of environment and audio equipment on sound quality. Ultimately, you'll develop essential skills and techniques employed in the creative audio industries.

Gain a grounding in the technologies and principles that underpin analogue and digital music signals and systems. We'll introduce you to key terms and contextualise the technologies and your role within the creative audio industries via a combination of practical workshops and tutorials. You'll engage in a series of lab investigations to develop your understanding of digital and analogue audio. By the end of the module, you'll be well-versed in the functions of a range of audio and music systems

This module introduces the technologies and principles that support analogue and digital music signals and systems. You'll work on a series of mini projects to explore and build a range of non-studio-based audio production skills. Through workshops and tutorials, you'll develop the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the creative audio industries.

Explore the key technologies and skillsets required by the professional audio industries. You'll take part in a series of workshops, tutorials and demonstrations where you'll be introduced to the technical infrastructure which underpins the Leeds School of Arts building. These sessions will help you identify and gain an appreciation for the technical and employability skills that are required for different roles in industry. You can expect to cover a huge range of topics, from health and safety

Develop your understanding of the kinds of computer-based audio technologies that can be used within a creative context, either as stand-alone applications or along with more traditional audio tools. You'll also develop an understanding of the internal structures and processing of the synthesizers and audio effects that are used in the production of music and sound.

The first in a series of studio recording modules, Creative Studio Techniques will introduce you to and develop your fundamental practical audio production skills. We'll explore the function and application of the digital audio workstation in audio recording, editing, sequencing, and mixing. You'll study signal flow and audio FX processing in both the digital and analogue domains. By the end of the module, you'll understand the hardware and software systems used in audio recording and establish

Study the audio signal chain and the key factors that impact on audio performance. This module introduces you to system design, from source to destination. You'll examine each component regarding its design, purpose, and performance, discussing the implications and considerations you should be aware of when connecting various audio equipment together. Upon completion, you'll be able to demonstrate your theoretical understanding of the common concepts associated with analogue and digital audio sy

Choose from a range of project briefs to respond to throughout this module. These briefs will cover a variety of themes relevant to your subject area, requiring research, planning, teamwork, negotiation and practical skills. Through both individual and collaborative briefs, you'll have the opportunity to work collaboratively with your colleagues across Leeds School of Arts, as well as course-specific options.

This module builds on the studio recording and production theme by further developing your recording and listening skills within the context of working to production briefs. You'll organise and manage a studio project through all stages of production, demonstrating your understanding of recording and production techniques. Upon completion, you'll critically evaluate the project across each stage of production.

On this module, you'll explore key themes within the broad, overlapping fields of acoustics and psychoacoustics, focusing on their relevance within music and sound technology. You'll develop a scientific framework, practical skills, and an insight into the creative potential of acoustics and psychoacoustics. Together we'll look at a range of topics, including understanding how sound varies in different environments, how to measure sound accurately, and how to safeguard hearing. This theory, comb

Gain the knowledge of the various techniques, concepts and skills associated with live sound production. This module builds on your existing knowledge of mixing and microphone choice and placement, highlighting the different approaches needed in live scenarios. You'll learn via a blend of technical and theoretical lectures and practical sessions, allowing you to apply a range of methods and techniques to live sound production. Live sound comes with distinctive challenges around design and techni