Imagine being able to create your own tools for performance. Or develop your own instruments, interactive installations or reactive sound design. This interdisciplinary programme gives you that opportunity.Why study BMus/BSc Electronic Music, Computing and Technology at Goldsmiths
This degree allows you to identify and develop your strengths and interests by choosing various specialist options in the Departments of Music and Computing.Year 1 - you'll study the fundamentals of computer programming, contemporary music and music technology. You will study the following compulsory modules:Introduction to Programming Numerical Mathematics Sound and Signal 1 Approaches to Contemporary Music Music Computing 1 Live Performance Systems Electronic Music Composition and HistoryYear 2 - you'll select from one of four possible pathways through the programme, which will determine the award of either BMus (Hons) or BSc (Hons):Pathway 1 (BSc): 50/50 Music/Computing in Year 2 and Computing Major Project in Year 3Pathway 2 (BSc): Computing focus in Year 2 and Computing Major Project in Year 3Pathway 3 (BMus): 50/50 Music/Computing in Year 2 and Music Major Project in Year 3Pathway 4 (BMus): Music focus in Year 2 and Music Major Project in Year 3In your second year, you will take the following compulsory module.Music Computing 2 The rest of the modules you study will depend on the pathway you choose in your second year.Year 3 - In your third year, the final projects and option modules you take will also depend on your chosen pathway.Pathways 1 & 2 - you will take the following compulsory module.EMCT: Computing Final Project You will also take 60 credits of option modules (45-60 credits from Computing, and 0-15 from Music in the lists below).Pathways 3 & 4 - you will take the following compulsory module.Music: Major Project You will also take 60 credits of option modules (45-60 credits from Music, and 0-15 from Computing in the lists below).Computing modules: Advanced Audio-visual Processing Computer Security Artificial Intelligence Neural Networks Physical Computing 1 Interaction Design Data Mining Data Visualisation and the Web Data and Machine Learning for Creative Practice Music modules: Minimalism and Postminimalism Phonography Creative Orchestration and Arrangement Music/Modernities Narrative, Representation and Popular Song Musical Structure and Understanding Psychological Approaches to Music Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
You’ll be assessed by a variety of methods, depending on your module choices. These include coursework, examinations, group work and projects. If you opt for an industrial placement year, your placement tutor will assess your work. If you complete the placement year successfully, you earn the endorsement 'with work experience' on your degree certificate.
This degree allows you to identify and develop your strengths and interests by choosing various specialist options in the Departments of Music and Computing. Year 1 - you'll study the fundamentals of computer programming, contemporary music and music technology. You will study the following compulsory modules: Introduction to Programming Numerical Mathematics Sound and Signal 1 Approaches to Contemporary Music Music Computing 1 Live Performance Systems Electronic Music Composition and History Year 2 - you'll select from one of four possible pathways through the programme, which will determine the award of either BMus (Hons) or BSc (Hons): Pathway 1 (BSc): 50/50 Music/Computing in Year 2 and Computing Major Project in Year 3 Pathway 2 (BSc): Computing focus in Year 2 and Computing Major Project in Year 3 Pathway 3 (BMus): 50/50 Music/Computing in Year 2 and Music Major Project in Year 3 Pathway 4 (BMus): Music focus in Year 2 and Music Major Project in Year 3 In your second year, you will take the following compulsory module. Music Computing 2 The rest of the modules you study will depend on the pathway you choose in your second year. Year 3 - In your third year, the final projects and option modules you take will also depend on your chosen pathway. Pathways 1 & 2 - you will take the following compulsory module. EMCT: Computing Final Project You will also take 60 credits of option modules (45-60 credits from Computing, and 0-15 from Music in the lists below). Pathways 3 & 4 - you will take the following compulsory module. Music: Major Project You will also take 60 credits of option modules (45-60 credits from Music, and 0-15 from Computing in the lists below). Computing modules: Advanced Audio-visual Processing Computer Security Artificial Intelligence Neural Networks Physical Computing 1 Interaction Design Data Mining Data Visualisation and the Web Data and Machine Learning for Creative Practice Music modules: Minimalism and Postminimalism Phonography Creative Orchestration and Arrangement Music/Modernities Narrative, Representation and Popular Song Musical Structure and Understanding Psychological Approaches to Music Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.
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