C10276v1 Bachelor of Music and Sound Design
University of Technology Sydney
About
This course is designed to develop practitioners in music and sound design with a strong base of artistic, professional and theoretical skills.
The UTS Bachelor of Music and Sound Design combines the domains of music, sound and screens (film, TV, internet, games, online) with subjects that focus on developing real-world skills for the digital sound industry.Students graduate with a portfolio of sound works demonstrating their creativity and professionalism.
The course also involves input from leading industry figures, including sound designers, songwriters, producers and other professionals from the creative industries.The course appeals to students with an interest in popular music, sound design, creative arts, or interactive multimedia.
It offers a contemporary music and sound design degree that focuses on the production and analysis of sound for various media, including interactive environments.
Structure
Students must complete 144 credit points, comprising 48 credit points of major subjects, 24 credit points of professional subjects, 24 credit points of core subjects and 48 credit points of electives.
Industrial training/professional practice
Studio-based subjects are highly flexible, allowing students to foster their specialisation and interests through practical projects. Songwriting skills are applied to real-world needs, and all students have the opportunity for a professional internship. Professional practicalities are built into the core subjects.
Course completion requirements
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| MAJ10025 Music and Sound Design | 48cp |
| STM91009 Professional Development stream | 24cp |
| STM90959 Core subjects (Music and Sound Design) | 24cp |
| CBK91142 Electives | 48cp |
| Total | 144cp |
Course diagram
Course program
The typical program shown below is for a full-time student commencing in Autumn session.
Autumn commencing, full time
Year 1
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 50817 Audio and Music Production | 8cp |
| 50816 Audio Cultures | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| CBK91142 Electives | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 54001 Digital Literacies | 8cp |
| 50824 Songwriting and Composition for Context | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| CBK91142 Electives | |
Year 2
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 54002 Communicating Difference | 8cp |
| 50818 Podcasting | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| CBK91142 Electives | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 50819 Composing with Sound | 8cp |
| 50820 Sound Design | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| CBK91142 Electives | |
Year 3
Autumn session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 50826 Music Business and Professional Practice | 8cp |
| 50825 Screen Soundtrack Production | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| CBK91142 Electives | |
Spring session
| course | credit |
|---|---|
| 50823 Sound Project | 8cp |
| 54003 Creative Entrepreneurship | 8cp |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp |
| CBK91142 Electives | |
Entry requirements
Applicants must have completed an Australian Year 12 qualification, Australian Qualifications Framework Diploma, or equivalent Australian or overseas qualification at the required level.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International students
Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
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