Bachelor of Science in Music, Media & Performance Technology

Why study Music, Media and Performance Technology?

The BSc in Music, Media and Performance Technology is a unique interdisciplinary course that combines technical proficiency with artistic creativity. MMPT prepares you for a successful career in the culture industries by teaching core skills including sound engineering and music production, video production and special effects, animation, audio and video performance, and creative coding.

You’ll develop a robust approach to problem-solving, evaluated through real-world projects and contemporary case studies. Evaluation is conducted using a variety of means, in order to suit every learner. These include assignments, projects, presentations, and research papers. An eight-month cooperative work term builds your portfolio, while you learn practical skills and enhance your ability to work on a team.

This course suits you if:

a) You wish to work with creative technologies in a culture sector industry.

b) You wish to develop your confidence and skills for work as an independent artist/consultant in audio, video, or related areas.

Our unique offerings

MMPT offers facilities available nowhere else in Ireland. These include two audio recording studios featuring a Neve console alongside ProTools, Ableton Live, and Reaper software. Our new Electronic Music Studio highlights sixty years of synthesiser development, from a Buchla modular to the famous Yamaha DX7 keyboard.

Also unique is the Spatialisation and Auditory Display Environment (SpADE), a 32.2 channel high-density loudspeaker array, perfect for composers and sound designers who wish to explore immersive audio.

The recently expanded Maker Space includes 3D printers, laser cutters, electronics workbenches, and collaborative facilities. We teach Blackmagic cameras and DaVinci Resolve software, alongside equipment from Panasonic, Sony, and other key manufacturers. Our purpose-built green screen room encourages you to flex your creative talents in video compositing and special effects.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of MMPT can access a range of careers in the digital culture industry. Our alumni currently work on visual effects for television and film, sound design, music production, multimedia programming, live visuals, music videos, film production, and electronic music composition.

The technical expertise you gain readies you for a wide variety of additional jobs, depending on your personal interests. These include sound engineering, cinematography, animation, projection mapping, 3D modelling, virtual reality design, and immersive audio.

We provide you with a toolkit of skills so that you can take advantage of every opportunity, whether in industry or while developing your own artistic practice. The digital media world changes at a fast pace and we are always updating our offering to make it work for you.