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Course overview
The BMus (Hons) Commercial Music Technology focuses on the creation, development and delivery of commercial audio. As audio creators, we are reliant on technologies which afford us many creative careers. The course encourages you to explore these technologies and their contextual practice, understanding their history and relevance to future associated industries. Areas of study include basic to advanced recording, mixing, mastering techniques in both analogue and digital landscapes and spatial audio experiences for emerging technologies. Modules are designed to integrate skills, knowledge and understanding of commercial music industries and their future development.
The course is very practical with an emphasis on portfolio creation; however, students are required to engage in academic writing for assessments. In general assessment weightings are 70% portfolio and 30% essay/assessments. All modules are compulsory.
Job outcomes
- Music producer
- Recording engineer
- Mix engineer
- Mastering engineer
- Sound designer
- Film and media composer
- Audio technician
- Live sound engineer
What you'll learn
You will gain an in-depth understanding of music and audio creation as well as its consumption by society. From audio conception, creation, capture, its manipulation and final delivery to the consumer, you’ll learn and explore audio synthesis, digital and analogue recording practices, advanced microphone and mixing techniques, audio mastering and composition for media platforms.
Students will gain valuable insight from industry professionals on how to thrive in today’s industry landscapes. The course encourages collaboration and cross-pollination with other pathways giving each student the opportunity to work alongside peers from other specialist areas of study.
Recognition
Study method
- In-class
- Blended
- Online
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Duration study load
- Full-time: Three years
- Part-time: Six years
Entry requirements
Undergraduate (3 Years)
- UCAS Points: 96
- A Levels: CCC or ACE or BCD or AB Equivalent
- BTEC extended diploma: MMM
Entry is subject to music production portfolio submission & review.
Relevant work experience or a strong production portfolio can be considered in place of formal qualifications.
Please click here to see the Audition Guidelines document for this Programme.
Who's it for?
This course is aimed at aspiring music producers and audio engineers looking to develop industry skills and in-depth research in contemporary practices within the music and audio industry.
Why take this course?
By pursuing this course you’ll develop your understanding of what is needed to become an active professional within the music and audio industries, enabling you to harness and perfect audio content for a diverse career base. This field of study will not only give you the knowledge and confidence to work in today’s industries but encourages you to develop an entrepreneurial progressive approach to creative uses of music and audio.
Subjects
Semester 1
- Applied Theory
- Instrumental Studio
- Studio, Production & Programming 1
Semester 2
- Mix Concepts
- Audio Technology, Then, now and next
- Studio, Production & Programming 2
Semester 1
- Music Programming 3-Sound Design
- Audio Mastering
- Spatial Audio
Semester 2
- Live Sound
- Music Programming 4 – Contemporary Electronica
- Studio Production 4
Semester 1
- Advanced Sound Engineering
- Composing for Media (Broadcast) 5
Semester 2
- Working in the Music Industry
- Professional Practice Portfolio
About London College of Contemporary Music
LCCM is the highest-ranked provider of music performance and music business degrees in the UK by student satisfaction (NSS 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022) and graduate employment (80% in skilled roles, HESA 2021). Our Central London location means you literally can’t get closer to Europe’s entertainment and music industry. Our degrees are awarded by the University for the Creative Arts, the leading arts university in national league tables (2020) and awarded Gold in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Above all, at LCCM we value originality and innovation, not a one-size-fits-all model for mass music education. Our passion for innovation extends from our belief that every musician, vocalist or producer is uniquely themselves and can pursue a sound and style that is compelling, fresh and true.
LCCM is thrilled to have legendary music executive Dr Mathew Knowles as the Guest Visiting Lecture. At both Music World Entertainment Corporation and Sanctuary, Dr Knowles masterminded the careers of Destiny’s Child, daughters Beyoncé and Solange, and legends such as Chaka Khan, The O’Jays, Earth, Wind & Fire, amongst many others. He often cites Malcolm Gladwell and the principle that you need to dedicate 10,000 hours to become a master of your discipline. It just happens that a three-year degree - if you pursue your talent and potential on a full-time basis - adds up to 10,000 hours. Imagine spending all that time somewhere that doesn’t have all the above benefits.
Graduate opportunities and the skills demanded by employers today are radically different than in the past. Our unique approach recognises this, giving you a practical education that not only helps you master your chosen subject or instrument, but actively encourages collaboration, communication, initiative and hard work. With a reputation for nurturing creative talent, we have successfully bridged the gap between traditional universities, conservatoires and rock and pop schools, by combining the best elements of all three into a modern centre for artistic, creative and academic excellence.
