The Centre For Computational Musicology And Computer Music:
The Centre for Computational Musicology and Computer Music is an internationally-recognised leader in advanced music technology education and research and is part of The University of Limerick, Ireland. The Music Technology course hosts a high spec studio facility, with a surround sound post production suite, a recording studio with live room and a composition suite. Top of the range Pro Tools systems, a host of high quality outboard effects, numerous top end microphones and a grand piano give students access to the some highest level equipment available. In addition, Apple G5 computers fill a lab where students use industry standard programmes like Logic Pro and Digital Performer as well as more esoteric programmes like Max/msp, Csound, Audiosculpt and OpenMusic.
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BSc in Music Media & Performance Technology (Four year course)
The BSc in Music, Media & Performance Technology will develop the technical and creative skills required to be successful media practitioners in both the music and media industries. It involves both small group and individual tuition to develop digital instrumental and media skills, as well as seminar, class and laboratory-based learning. The course emphasises the principles and application of digital media practice.
The aim of the programme is to equip students with degree level competence in music, media and performance technologies who, on graduation, will be capable of making a significant contribution to the continuing development and growth of the Digital Arts, the Music Technology and Media industries and more broadly across other sectors that use digital media technologies.
MA / MSc in Music Technology (12 Months Full-time course)
The Master's Degree in Music Technology is a 12-month intensive course that is designed specifically for those with a special interest in electronic/computer music, composition, sound design and sound art. The course is aimed at graduates who are interested in combining technological competence with artistic endeavour. Subjects covered include:
- Acoustics and Psychoacoustics
- MIDI and Computer Programming
- Sound Synthesis and Manipulation
- Electronic Arts 1
- Audio Technology and Production Techniques
- Research Methods and Practice
- Programming Music Systems
- Computer Systems and Modelling in Music
- Electronic Arts 2
- Interactive Media in Public Spaces
- Media Programming 3
- Music of the 20th Century
- Human Computer Interaction