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Studying a combined honours degree in Media and Music Production at Keele is a great combination for creative individuals who wish to blend their practical abilities with their understanding of contemporary forms of communication.
Media and Music Production encourages you to explore the developments of media over time and apply your learning to consider influential factors such as culture and technology. You will explore media in the context of business, politics and history and will review and analyse a range of media forms such as social media and the news. This provides insight into the various aspects of digital media, allowing you to critically evaluate the evolution of content and ideas.
Combining Media and Music Production, encourages you to examine the cultural contexts in which sound is produced for and consumed in various media forms. You will engage with research and actively develop effective skills in written and verbal communication as well as creative presentation methods to showcase your learning. With this, you will have the opportunity to get involved with a number of exciting activities such as broadcasting, photography, film making and sound recording; equipping you with skills to produce high quality media content.
Throughout this programme, you will build a portfolio of skills in media and music, that will assist you to pursue your career ambitions in the creative industries, such as TV, radio, film and games. You will be taught by staff with research expertise in a range of specialisms in the School of Humanities, building knowledge and technical skills in music, such as:
These experiences will allow you to demonstrate your skill set and apply your learning in a creative setting, using industry-standard equipment. Music encourages you to explore current trends and topics, combining your theoretical knowledge and practical experience. You will also work with others to develop and collaborate on projects, learning how to build good working relationships, that will benefit you when entering employment. Having explored a diverse range of contexts of music and sounds, you will be equipped with a wide range of skills that will help to prepare you for a career of your choice.
Having the opportunity to undertake a placement is a valuable experience which will enable you to demonstrate and develop your skill set further. Through this course you will become a creative individual with the ability to critically evaluate, synthesise and produce content effectively through various methods.
There may be an option to do a work placement module. This could provide you with a platform to work within an organisation, and further develop your professional skills. You will identify an organisation based on your interests, with the guidance of the module tutors, and will spend a semester engaging with projects and tasks set out by the employer, as well as taught sessions at university.
This may include working at a local radio station, the city council, local football club or film and marketing agencies. Recent student placements include production assistant at a film production company and social media content creator for a charity. Keele Media graduate Kimberley Columbo, now Brand Manager of Nescafé in Amsterdam, told us that her final year work placement at BBC Radio Stoke opened up opportunities that led to her current role.
You will also have the opportunity to apply for a Work Placement Year that allows you to apply your knowledge and prepare for employment after university. This opportunity will enable you to build confidence in the workplace and demonstrate your abilities in a professional environment, using the skills you have gained throughout your degree programme. You will be supported to prepare for your placement with advice on CV writing and cover letters, as well as the chance to attend Q&A workshops to discuss individual experiences with alumni and employers. This is a valuable, character-building experience where you will develop both personally and professionally.
Our Apple MacBook Loan Scheme ensures that all Music Production students have equal access to high quality resources to support learning. As a Music Production student, you will be provided with an Apple MacBook for the full duration of your degree, at no cost to yourself*. Pre-installed with the necessary software required for your studies, the loan scheme allows you to optimise your learning experience and engage with industry-standard hardware.
*a charge will be made in the event of loss or damage to the MacBook.
Enhance your career prospects with an International Year at one of our partner institutions. Utilising this opportunity between 2nd and 3rd year can help in your employment search to stand out from the crowd and broaden your horizons, potentially working across the globe.
On successful completion of all modules across the year, you will graduate with an enhanced degree title. This can be highly beneficial for your career prospects and through experiencing different cultures; you will not only grow as an individual, but you will also strengthen your knowledge and interests within society. You can find more information here.
Alternatively, you may choose to study abroad for just a semester in your second year which will count towards your second-year grades. Our Global Opportunities team will support you through the process, ensuring you are able to get the most out of your international experience.
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