BA Media And Music
Entry requirements
For all Music courses the ability to read staff notation is required. Points from grade examinations are taken into consideration where appropriate, but are not normally included in the offer. Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: including grade B Music (in lieu of Music A-level we will also consider other A-level subjects in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications in Music, or merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical; or IB Higher in Music.). General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Music: DMM - DDM (including a unit demonstrating the ability to read staff notation - or see**) Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080)**: considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: including grade H5 in Music** Access**: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate**: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels**: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies and Music, examining the impact of media and music on individuals and society. Core topics include research methods, communication and writing, design and creative practice, and critical and analytical thinking. As a joint honours degree, students take an equal split of modules across both subjects each year, with opportunities to collaborate on short films and musical productions.
Modules
- Adventures in the Creative Arts
- Creative Practice
- Scriptwriting for TV
- Introduction to Screenwriting
- Issues in Media, Journalism and Politics
- Visual Cultures
- Cist Cynhyrchu
- Production Toolkit
- Composition I
- Year 1 Solo Performance
- Solo Performance
- Introduction to Harmony and Counterpoint
- Melody and Harmony
- Studio Composition I
- Music Since 1850
- Short Film Production
- Research and Methods
- Directing
- Directing and Dramaturgy
- Screenwriting for the Industry
- Contemporary Theatre Practice
- Radio and Podcasting
- Journalism and Risk Society
- Media, Politics and Society
- Privacy and the Media
- AI Ethics
- Factual Production
- Stanley Kubrick: Auteur
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Orchestration Today
- Interactive Sound and Music
- Ensembles and Groups A
- Genres and Composers A
- Community Arts Placement
- Understanding Popular Music
- Notation and Editing
- Solo Performance
- Composition II
- Arts Project
- Advanced Film History: America
- Gender, Sexuality, Race, Class
- Digital Advertising
- Digital Journalism and Society
- Genre Filmmaking: Screams and Screens
- Theatre and Performance: Self
- Professional Practice
- Ystafell Awduron (Sgriptio Teledu)
- Writers' Room (Screenwriting)
- Notation and Editing
- Music Teaching in Context
- Ensembles and Groups B
- Genres and Composers C
- Acousmatic Composition
- The Craft of Songwriting