Bachelor of Music Technology - Griffith University
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Program overview
| Program code | Program title | Award abbreviation | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1195 | Bachelor of Music Technology | BMusTech | South Bank - QCGU |
| Host element | Duration | Credit points | Semester intakes |
| Queensland Conservatorium | 3 years full-time | 240CP | S1 |
Why choose this program?
You will learn how to blend your musical talents with acquired technical skills, develop a thorough understanding of the role technology plays in the production, recording and creation of music and have the artistic ability to apply that knowledge professionally.
The academic program substantially follows the structure of the generic Bachelor of Music, but adds a major in Music Technology, with additional specialised work in music technology required in second and third year courses.
It offers you a broad-based and integrated musical education, including music literature, aural and theoretical studies, performance and ensemble activities and elective courses. You will be exposed to musical styles and idioms ranging from contemporary experimental music and jazz to world music and classical traditions. You will also gain priceless practical experience in the application of creative technology to real situations by working with an extensive range of performance events and musical ensembles at the Conservatorium.
With the aim of producing broadly educated music technologists, capable of working creatively with other musical professionals, this academic program also encompasses music technology and its applications in areas such as:
- commercial and studio music recording
- computing and sound editing
- live sound recording and reinforcement
- MIDI and media techniques
- music and image
- music industry studies
- sound, acoustic and timbral studies
- sound composition
- work integrated learning
Attendance
Work-integrated learning activities integrate theoretical learning with its application in the workplace. The inclusion of work-integrated learning activities in the Bachelor of Music Technology demonstrates Griffith’s commitment to preparing its graduates for success in their working life. In this program, final year students from the Bachelor of Music Technology commit to a project for an industry partner, working with them on their premises, usually for a period equivalent to 13 days over a semester (1 day per week). Due to the nature of the industry, placements can also be undertaken in intensive mode, such as a two-week event or project.
The University offers a higher level of support and ongoing attention to ensure mutual benefits are maximised. The program is highly focussed in addressing work placements and curriculum design that leverage associations with creative industries to benefit students. The Program's strategic vision is to widen students' understanding of diversity in career pathways and to grow and enhance explicit industry benefits through better prepared graduates.
Career opportunities
As a graduate, you will have the knowledge and skills to work creatively as a professional music technologist producing, performing and recording music and applying emerging technologies to the work of other musical professionals.