Music Production

Elevate Your Music Production Game!
Are you ready to take your music production skills to the next level? BA (Hons) Music Production is designed to equip you with the tools and professional techniques needed to create world-class productions. Learn the intricacies of production and mixing; master your tracks to perfection; discover the secrets of successful distribution through our in-house label.

Whether you’re at the start of your journey or an experienced producer, our expert tutors will guide you every step of the way. Join our community of talented producers and unlock your full potential.

Futureworks is fully equipped with state-of-the-art studios, resources, and facilities so whether you’re into rock, electronic, or experimental sound, we’ve got the perfect setup for your creative needs and the technical expertise to ensure you’ll make the best use of these facilities.

YEAR 1
Production (40 credits)
Working in the Studio (40 credits)
Mixing (20 credits)
Professional Development (20 credits)

YEAR 2
Studio Production (40 credits)
Sound Design (40 credits)
Professional Preparation (20 credits)
Creative Composition (20 credits)

YEAR 3
Major Project (40 credits)
Advanced Studio Production (20 credits)
Music Mastering (20 credits)
Professional Portfolio (40 credits)

WHAT ARE CREDITS?
As a guide, 20 credits typically represents around 52 hours of tutor contact time (e.g. lectures/workshops/feedback) and 148 hours of self-study time (usually over the course of a semester). These numbers may increase or decrease depending on the nature, length and level of the module, especially towards the end of the course.

Throughout the programme you will be assessed primarily on your creative output, with an emphasis on practical submissions accompanied by presentations and written work in the form of supporting documentation and essays.

Practical exercises and studio driving tests during studio or workshop-based sessions will be used as a means for you to monitor your progress along the way to help develop more formal assessment work.

Written assessment methods include technical logs, reports, essays, and written evaluations. Oral assessment methods include presentations, pitches, and viva voces. Coursework Assessments include compositions, recordings, audio visual works and web design.