BA Sound Arts: Design
Entry requirements
The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry. The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: 96 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences) Merit at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Merit, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing, Music and Performing Arts) Merit at UAL Extended Diploma Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Computing) OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).
About this course
BA (Hons) in Music, focusing on sound arts and sound design. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. Students complete a final year research project, which can take the form of a written dissertation or an audio essay. An optional year-long Diploma in Professional Studies allows students to undertake industry experience between the second and final years.
Modules
- Introduction to Sound Arts
- Audio Fundamentals
- Studio Practices
- Global Sonic Cultures
- Creative Sound Projects
- Designing Sound
- Sound Studies and Auditory Narratives
- Sound Installation
- Specialist Elective
- Sound Arts Now
- Collaborating
- Sculpting Sound
- Research Project
- Portfolio
- Professional Futures
- Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) (Optional)
- Diploma in Creative Computing (Optional)
- Diploma in Storytelling (Optional)