C09157v1 Bachelor of Music and Sound Design Bachelor of International Studies (Honours)
Award(s): Bachelor of Music and Sound Design (BMusSoundDesign)Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) (BIntSt(Hon))
CRICOS code: 106928D
Commonwealth supported place?: Yes
Load credit points: 240
Course EFTSL: 5
Location: City campus
Notes
This is an exit-only course. There is no direct admission to it. Current UTS students may be able to submit an Internal Course Transfer (Graduating) application to exit with this course. See the Course transfer page for further details.
Overview
Course aims
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Inherent requirements
Assumed knowledge
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Levels of award
Other information
Overview
The Bachelor of Music and Sound Design Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) is an exit-point for students who have completed the International Honours pathway within the Bachelor of Music and Sound Design Bachelor of International Studies (C10277).
In the fourth year of the combined degree, International Honours students spend an academic year studying in the local language at a university in the country of their major and also complete an honours level research project under the supervision of a relevant UTS academic.
Entry to the International Honours pathway is dependent on students maintaining a credit average (or higher) in both their International Studies and professional degree in their first three years of study, and on the availability of placements in particular majors.
Working with UTS’s specialist sound facilities and equipment in the creative precinct of inner-Sydney, students develop and advance their interest in popular music, sound design, sound engineering and interactive media. Throughout the course students build a portfolio of sound works that demonstrates their creativity and professional skills to employers. They will have opportunities to run a music label, record in professional sound studios, collaborate with likeminded students in both this course and other disciplines, and design and compose sound and music for film, games and digital media. This is a future-focused course that provides students with the tools to succeed in the industry of today and tomorrow.
Course aims
This course aims to provide students with core skills in digital music production and sound design. Students' learning outcomes include the capacity to think creatively and critically about, and contribute to, developments within the music, sound and digital media industries; an awareness of industry practices in sound design and music production; and the capacity to collaborate, develop and critically revise their own work. The course also provides an opportunity to acquire knowledge and understanding of another language and culture, enhancing professional and training career opportunities.
Career options
Possible careers are varied and include working in sound design and music production across a range of media like television, advertising, film, web and digital media. Careers as a composer, sound engineer, or music business professional are open to graduates of the Bachelor of Music and Sound Design.
Course intended learning outcomes
This course engages with the following Course Intended Learning Outcomes (CILOs), which are tailored to the Graduate Attributes set for all graduates of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:
| Com.1.1 | Graduates possess a well-developed awareness of culture and professional practice of music and sound in the context of the technological and creative industries |
| Com.1.2 | Graduates are able to present, explain and evaluate their own and others' work in independent and collaborative contexts |
| Com.2.1 | Graduates are reflexive critical thinkers and creative practitioners who are intellectually curious, imaginative and innovative |
| Com.3.1 | Graduates are able to engage responsibly and respectfully with the musics and sound practices of a wide range of cultures |
| Com.3.2 | Graduates are able to adapt their critical thinking and creative enterprise to intercultural contexts |
| Com.4.1 | Apply knowledge of Indigenous issues in professional practices and engage responsibly in communicating with and about Indigenous people and communities |
| Com.5.1 | Graduates possess the awareness and skills to behave ethically in personal and professional contexts |
| Com.6.1 | Graduates possess reflective and analytical skills enabling them to synthesise ideas from a diverse range of sources and communicate effectively to different audiences using appropriate media and modes |
| Com.6.2 | Graduates possess the technical and creative skills to express themselves in multi-platform contexts |
| INT.1.1 | Understand and employ effective strategies to operate within professional and everyday settings across diverse cultures in Australia and/or internationally. |
| INT.2.1 | Evaluate critically theoretical and specialised knowledge of contemporary societies, cultures and workplaces. |
| INT.2.2 | Analyse, generate and communicate creative solutions to work-related problems within professional and everyday settings across diverse cultures in Australia and internationally. |
| INT.3.1 | Understand and engage with cultural diversities in Australia and/or internationally. |
| INT.4.1 | Acquire knowledge and skills of Indigenous Australian communication, engagement, research ethics and practices to work effectively with and for Indigenous Australians across a professional context. |
| INT.5.1 | Engage critically with current issues to act in socially responsible ways in Australian and international settings. |
| INT.6.1 | Communicate clearly and effectively in written and spoken language using diverse digital technologies. |
The Faculty has an optional Music and Sound Design Portfolio Scheme which awards up to five (5) adjustment points towards the selection rank, based on an applicant’s portfolio of music and sound design work.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential to the successful completion of a course. For more information about inherent requirements and where prospective and current students can get assistance and advice regarding these, see the UTS Inherent requirements page.
Prospective and current students should carefully read the Inherent Requirements Statement below and consider whether they might experience challenges in successfully completing this course.
UTS will make reasonable adjustments to teaching and learning, assessment, professional experiences, course related work experience and other course activities to facilitate maximum participation by students with disabilities, carer responsibilities, and religious or cultural obligations in their courses.
For course specific information see the Bachelor of Music and Sound Design, Bachelor of Communication (Media Arts and Production), Bachelor of Communication (Journalism), Bachelor of Animation Production Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
For course specific information see the Bachelor of International Studies Diploma in Languages Inherent (Essential) Requirements Statement.
Assumed knowledge
There are no prior language requirements for the international studies program. During their first year of study students will complete a language survey to ensure they commence their language and culture study at the appropriate level.
Course duration and attendance
The course duration is five years of full-time study. Students spend two sessions of study at a university or other higher education institution in the country of their major.
Course structure
Bachelor of Music and Sound Design (144 credit points)
- Major Subjects (80 credit points)
- Core Subjects (16 credit points)
- Electives (48 credit points)
International Studies (96 credit points)
- Intercultural Communication (8 credit points)
- International Research Methods (8 credit points)
- Contemporary Society subject (8 credit points)
- Language and Culture subjects (32 credit points)
- International Honours (40 credit points)
Overseas study
International Honours students spend a full year at a relevant partner university where they complete an honours level research project.
Industrial training/professional practice
Studio-based subjects are highly flexible, allowing students to foster their specialisation and interests through practical professionally oriented projects. Songwriting, production and sound design skills are applied to real-world needs, and all students have the opportunity for a professional internship. Students run a public-facing digital music label releasing and promoting their own work. Broadcast opportunities are also available for student podcast productions. Entrepreneurship training provides a strong foundation for professional graduate enterprises.
Course completion requirements
| MAJ10062 Music and Sound Design | 80cp | |
| STM91648 Communication Literacies stream | 16cp | |
| CBK91142 Electives | 48cp | |
| CBK92058 Country and Language choice (Honours) | 96cp | |
| Total | 240cp |
Course program
The example program below is for a student commencing in Autumn session and is undertaking the course with the German Language and Culture major, and the International Honours pathway.
| Autumn commencing, full time | ||
| Year 1 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 50816 Audio Cultures | 8cp | |
| 50817 Audio and Music Production | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK92109 Electives | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 54001 Digital Literacies | 8cp | |
| 50824 Songwriting and Composition for Context | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK92109 Electives | 48cp | |
| Summer session | ||
| 99218 Intercultural Communication | 8cp | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 50818 Podcasting | 8cp | |
| 97601 German Language and Culture 1 | 8cp | |
| 976421 Contemporary Germany | 8cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 50819 Composing with Sound | 8cp | |
| 50820 Sound Design | 8cp | |
| 97602 German Language and Culture 2 | 8cp | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 54002 Communicating Difference | 8cp | |
| 97603 German Language and Culture 3 | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK92109 Electives | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 97604 German Language and Culture 4 | 8cp | |
| Select 16 credit points from the following: | 16cp | |
| CBK92109 Electives | 48cp | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 999781 International Research Methods | 8cp | |
| 971103 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1: Germany | 16cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 978420 In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2: Germany | 24cp | |
| Year 5 | ||
| Autumn session | ||
| 50825 Screen Soundtrack Production | 8cp | |
| 50826 Music Business and Professional Practice | 8cp | |
| Select 8 credit points from the following: | 8cp | |
| CBK92109 Electives | 48cp | |
| Spring session | ||
| 50823 Sound Project | 8cp | |
| 54003 Creative Entrepreneurship | 8cp | |
Levels of award
The Bachelor of International Studies (Honours) may be awarded with first class honours, second class honours division 1, second class honours division 2, and Pass level.
The calculation of the Honours level is based upon the 48 credit points of study completed in the UTS subjects 999781 International Research Methods, In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 1 and In-country Study and Fieldwork Project 2, all completed while students are overseas on In-country Study.
Other information
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