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BA Sound Design

University of Lancashire

Institution
University of Lancashire
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Sound Design
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W372

Entry requirements

96 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Diploma: DD Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent

About this course

BA (Hons) in Photography and Music, combining visual and audio creative practice. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. The course culminates in a Major Project creating soundtracks, podcasts, or audio for games, and a dissertation involving extended individual research. Live brief modules provide experience with real-world projects including podcasts, radio programmes, and site-specific audio work.

Modules

  • Sound Synthesis and Composition
  • Recording Techniques and Technologies
  • Sound In Context
  • Introduction to Specialist Production Skills
  • Sound Design for Film, Media and TV
  • Audio Design for Games
  • The Creative Professional
  • Live Brief
  • Project Proposal
  • Major Project
  • Advanced Specialist Skills in Sound Design
  • Dissertation