BA (Hons) Audio Production and Music Technologies Bachelor's degree at the University of Chichester

This theoretical and technically-focused module introduces you to the fundamental principles of acoustics and their specific relevance to audio production and digital music technologies. You will gain a intellectual framework for the practically-focused and applied modules in your first year. The topics covered include: The physics of sound, Harmonics, Timbre and tuning systems, Spatial and surround sound, Digital audio systems.

This module introduces you to the de facto industry standard audio recording software found in professional recording studios and post-production facilities throughout the world.

This practical module explores how music is created and produced 'in-the-box'. You will work in the hybrid studio and use a range of DAW software and virtual instruments including synthesizer emulations, ROMplers and sample players. After being introduced to core sequencing techniques and automation processes, you will progress to the more advanced programming of orchestral samples and use notation software for facilitating live recording.

This highly practical module, taught across two semesters, will introduce you to the operation of the music studio and a range of industry-standard studio recording techniques. You'll be introduced to Pro Tools – the current de facto industry standard audio recording software found in professional recording studios and post-production facilities throughout the world. In the second semester, you will build upon the core skills and techniques already acquired and explore more advanced functionalit

This module builds upon the skills and knowledge acquired in Pro Tools 101 and introduces you to more advanced and complex session creation and management, and more sophisticated audio processing, video handling, mixing and editing functionality. The module also supports you in your operation of the recording studio on the Studio and Recording Techniques 2 module. Upon completion of this module, you are encouraged to take the Avid Certified User: Pro Tools certification exam.

During this practical module, you will develop the skills and specialist techniques required for recording sources in the field as well as actor dialogue and sound on set and location for film and TV productions. You will work alongside peers and professionals to record dialogue and sound during the department's commissioned short film.

This practical module builds on the skills you gain in the Sound Engineering and Music Production module and explores the complex technical and creative post-production processes involved in mastering music for a variety of commercial output formats. You will be assessed by producing stereo and surround format masters.

Assessment: Practical coursework - stereo and surround format masters

In this module, you will explore the creative processes and core techniques that underpin and define the work of sound designers, ADR recorders and Foley artists. As part of this, you will examine: when and why these professionals would be needed, how they design "sound worlds" and "characters" to match movements and interactions, the creation of sounds for productions set in the future, imaginary remote planets or featuring fictional creatures.

This practical double module develops and extends the studio and recording techniques you developed in previous modules. Through this, the module explores the more advanced creative skills and technical processes required to prepare, engineer and produce recorded music to a commercially viable standard.

As part of your career in the music and recording industry you could design and program patches for hardware and software synthesizers and create custom sample libraries for commercial release. This module explores key synthesis methods and uses hardware and software synthesizers and core sampling techniques to prepare you for more advanced, project-based work in this area in your final year.

Assessment: Project where you design and construct an instrument in Kontakt, and a practical exam in a music studio

This project-based module will build on the techniques and skills you gained during in the Synthesis and Sampling module. You will explore sampling technologies and practices and design a commercially viable sampled instrument library.

This practical module develops your creative and technical skills in sound design and basic audio implementation specifically for video games, as well as covers the creation of a broad range of sound assets and audio related content. You are also introduced to industry standard middleware, which enables sound designers to implement their assets in game. You can take either this module or the 'Advanced Sampling Project' module.

This practical module builds upon key skills acquired in the Sound Engineering and Music Production, Mastering Music, and Sound Design, ADR and Foley modules and explores the complex technical and creative post-production processes involved in 'dubbing' or 'mixing' sound and music for film and TV.

In this independent, project-driven, module, you will have the opportunity to pursue your own enthusiasms and specialisms. This will usually take the form of a portfolio of creative work or a written research project.

In this module, you will develop creative and technical skills in the editing, composition and synchronisation of music for film, TV, Animation and advertising projects. Through viewing, listening and detailed structural analysis, you will be introduced to a wide range of compositional approaches and editorial techniques, cue planning, spotting and following a creative brief.