Curriculum Information

The student will propose a body of work related to their chosen music production specialism or role. This will involve advanced research followed by practical exploration and development of the chosen idea in an area of music production practice chosen by the student and approved by an appointed practical supervisor. The work created will be either through self-initiated individual work, a group-initiated team-based project, or an industry-led portfolio of work.
Lectures will establish the module, the expectations of the work to be submitted and professional working practices. Guidance on the focus and content of the self-reflective journal composition appropriate to the level of this module will also be provided, to support the student in the development of their own reflective practices.
Tutorials will support students on their practice through discussion and observation of work.
Agreed interim project delivery points will provide formative assessments of work created and methods undertaken at key points throughout the projects production.
Final deadline will form the summative assessment point, where all work should be submitted in the agreed forms and formats.
By adopting a keynote presentation model, students will develop an extended portfolio of research that responds to current trends in critical thought, technological development and design, and will subsequently make comprehensive use of the public lecture format in order to deliver an audio-visual presentation of their ideas.
The presentation will allow students to take their critical and commercial research into the public realm and encourage them to explore new and challenging methods of communicating their ideas. It is crucial to note that the presentation is not a reflection on the portfolio, but a product of the research, which has been refined and practiced extensively throughout the year.