Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH
Recruitable Target
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Sandwich Year Out

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The BSc (Hons) Audio and Music Production programme is intended to produce graduates able to critically evaluate sound & music production and to operate effectively in technical areas of live or recorded entertainment industries. The programme aims to develop knowledge and understanding in appropriate areas of sound recording, electronics, and digital recording technology, together with a range of widening activities of relevance to live or recorded entertainment in associated modes of media content creation. The objectives of the programme are that graduates should be able to: -Develop specialist knowledge, intellectual and practical skills that will enable them to analyse, investigate and develop robust solutions to problems in the context of existing and emerging sound recording technology and allied media formats - Apply appropriate practical methods to commission, operate or maintain products, equipment, processes, or services in the context of live or recorded entertainment. - Demonstrate a range of transferrable skills and attributes in the use of audio/video hardware, software packages, team working, communication, time management and problem-solving methodology that will enable them to undertake responsible roles in industry and commerce. - Demonstrate an understanding of professional standards and recognise obligations to society, the profession, and the environment. - Develop relevant study and personal skills so that students progressively take responsibility for their learning, becoming independent learners, while receiving appropriate tutoring and support. Additionally for sandwich students: The aim is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Use a sound theoretical approach and advanced technical knowledge to enable the introduction and exploitation of new and advancing technology within audio and related media production.
2.
Work effectively in a team and independently to deliver objectives on time.
3.
Communicate in English effectively orally and in writing for a variety of purposes.
4.
Undertake activities in a way that contributes to sustainable development.
5.
Demonstrate an awareness of the limitations of current knowledge and the changing nature of technologies, recognising the need to gain new knowledge through further study in the field of audio and music production.
6.
Demonstrate an understanding of the professional, ethical, and legal responsibilities of a professional in the audio/media industry.
7.
Design and create professional audio and allied media productions based on industry standard packages and processes, that comply to relevant audio/video codes for broadcasting/production.
8.
Undertake risk assessment activities and, manage and apply safe systems of work.
9.
Critically evaluate, select, and apply the most appropriate analytical techniques for the solution of problems in a timely and robust manner.
10.
Plan, organise, conduct, and report on an individual project to make an audio and/or media production showcasing mastery of a variety of technically complex operations.
11.
Identify problems, generate and select solutions, and plan implementation of improvements in a management and technical context, based on appropriate research strategies.
12.
Apply problem-solving techniques to technical, operational, business and management issues

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Core knowledge and understanding is acquired mainly through practical fieldwork, lectures, laboratories and tutorials. Web-based or other open learning resources are also used in some modules. Group work is important in some modules. Development of the student as an independent learner is achieved via the final year project, and by directed and independent learning approaches within other modules. Work based learning and graduate skills development are incorporated into the programme to provide a vocational element. Assessment is conducted through assignment and examination. Examination questions may be based on case studies to develop students' ability to apply theory to practice. Assignment includes media presentations, portfolio assessment, practical tasks (such as studio operations) and oral/written reports of work carried out (both individual and group reports). Practical work is carried out in studio, class and/or as assignment tasks. Industrial visits and guest lecturers are also used to provide additional work-based learning opportunities. In this way the relevance of theory to practice is developed to a strong extent. The final year project provides opportunity for these skills to be developed to a high level. Some modules are supported by open-learning resources etc. Key skills are developed in particular at Level 4 through professional development, and production work, further enhanced at Level 5 with production of a music video, and recording opportunities , and then at Level 6 with the final year project and entrepreneur work. However, the pervasiveness of key skills development opportunities throughout the programme is an important feature.

Opportunities for work related learning

Industry standard hardware and software, and real life case studies are used throughout the programme. Industry processes and practices are also used and taught. There is the opportunity to carry out a final year project in industry. The industrial training year provides a work based learning opportunity for students studying the programme in sandwich mode.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The programme is offered on a full-time and sandwich basis. Entry to the course can be at level 4, 5 or 6 for suitably qualified candidates. The placement year will follow Level 5 and students will be enrolled on a 480 credit honours sandwich programme. Of those 480 credits, 120 … For more content click the Read More button below.

Entry Requirements

A levels
Alternative qualifications considered
BTECs
Other international requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH10-03) materials and technology
(CAH25-02) performing arts