Updates from the DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - New Course in Music, Sound, Culture and Media - Dublin City University

Updates from the DCU Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences - New Course in Music, Sound, Culture and Media

Posted on April 17, 2024

NEW for 2024: DC400 MA in Music, Sound, Culture and Media

The MA in Music, Sound, Culture and Media is primarily designed for students wishing to engage in a programme that reflects increasingly interdisciplinary spheres of music, sound and cultural and media production and engagement in contemporary societies.

The MA in Music, Sound, Culture and Media is delivered jointly by the School of Theology, Philosophy and Music and the School of Communications, both of whom are recognised leaders in their respective disciplinary fields, both nationally and internationally.

Taught by staff with internationally distinguished records in research and teaching, this is the first master’s degree programme in Ireland with a major music/sound component that is open to prospective students coming from a broad range of undergraduate degree routes as well as professionals with established expertise in audio/sound/music production.

While not addressing any single profession it presents a coherent programme that will deepen knowledge of and engagement with an increasingly evolving field.

Why do this programme?

The MA in Music, Sound, Media, and Culture is designed for students who are curious about and are eager to engage and learn about interdisciplinary fields in sonic, media and creative studies and practices. They will encounter a range of interdisciplinary studies, while also integrating applied, creative, and collaborative components. This includes options for practicum and creative-practice modules, alongside critical, interpretive, analytical, and reflective components.

Uniquely, this postgraduate degree programme is open to a broad spectrum of applicants, including, but not limited to:

– Graduates of a wide range of music, arts, social sciences, humanities, and media programmes (particularly those programmes that have strong elements in one or more components across music, sound studies, cultural studies, and media studies, while applications from other graduates with alternative pathways and/or prior exposure to these areas will also be considered.

– Current or aspiring professionals and leaders in fields of music production, sonic arts, audio and audio-visual production, broadcasting, and screen industries

– Current or aspiring professionals and leaders in arts/media development and infrastructure, cultural policy, and community development

– Cultural critics (current and aspiring) across print, digital and social media platforms

– Practitioners and potential leaders in arts education and media education

The programme will additionally provide clear pathways for those students with long-term objectives to pursue studies to doctoral level and beyond, in such areas as musicology, film music, sound design, ethnomusicology and a range of media studies and communications areas.

For more information go to course page.

DC132 BSc in Multimedia

Do you have a creative, enquiring mind and an interest in the design of engaging and interactive media experiences? Then DCU’s BSc in Multimedia is the degree for you! Digital media technologies are central to our everyday lives and essential for any company to succeed in a globalised economy.

Learn from the best!

DCU’s BSc in Multimedia was the first degree of its type in Ireland and still leads the field. On this programme, you’ll learn from teaching staff with real-world professional experience and deep knowledge based on research and industry practice.

On this course, you will:

Develop an understanding of digital media theory.
Learn about digital text, image and sound manipulation, and multimedia authoring.
Develop the skills needed to design, develop, and manage creative multimedia projects.
Take part in group-based projects that will prepare you for working in the media design and production industries.

Passion for digital technology

For this degree, you do not need existing skills or practical experience in the analysis or design of media, but you should enjoy working with digital technologies and be interested in problem solving, creative expression and working on focussed group projects.

Careers

Many of our multimedia graduates are highly successful designers, developers, artists, educators, entrepreneurs, and scholars.

The programme is well-established, and graduates are valued for their knowledge of production and project management, as well as their specialised skills from optional module choices.

Many of our alumni work in a wide variety of roles in creative media, including production for broadcast and online channels, advertising, interface and product design, programming and app development, and consultancy and management.

The skills you will gain on this programme are highly relevant to the quickly growing and changing market for high quality media design and production.

Career Areas

Advertising
Animation & Illustration
AR/VR (Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality) Production
Digital Marketing
Digital Project Planning & Management
E-Commerce & Online Sales
E-Learning
Game Design & Development
Interaction Design
Interactive Installations
Product Design
Research & User Testing
Social Media Content & Strategy
Sound Production & Editing
TV and Film Production
UI/UX (User Interface/User Experience) Consultancy
Video Production, Post-production, and Video Effects
Web and App Design & Development

Course page: https://www.dcu.ie/courses/undergraduate/school-communications/multimedia

DC131 BA in Communication Studies

If you’re interested in communications and media, then DCU is THE place for you! Through the BA in Communications Studies degree here in DCU, you can explore the world of communications while also learning essential basics of media production. This three-year degree will appeal to you if you are curious and have a strong interest in people, society, and the media. Communication is fundamental to every organisation and sector and this degree equips you with vital skills in critical and analytical thinking and teaches how to communicate across all forms of media.

Mix of theory and practice

The course is a mix of theory and practice - it combines an understanding of communication, media, and society with best practice in media production. You’ll learn about different types of communication ranging from organisational communication to public relations, advertising, and information campaigns. You’ll also learn about the role of media and social media, at home and abroad, as well as gaining hands-on experience in the creative and production side with practical classes in video production, photography and imaging, digital media production and audio production.

Follow your passion!

As well as taking core foundational and production modules, you can choose from a selection of optional modules in your degree. This allows you to follow your passion and develop expertise in several key areas that reflect your aptitudes. Optional modules on offer include Crime, Policing, and the Media; Television Drama; Media Law and Press and Public Relations.

Teamwork and self-motivation

The degree calls for the ability to both work as a member of a team and have the self-motivation to work alone. So, if you’re flexible and multi-skilled, this course will be right up your street!

Careers

If you’re not sure of the career direction you wish to pursue, that’s okay! The BA in Communication Studies will give you a great grounding in communication that will stand you in good stead in many careers, giving you a chance to explore the production side of media and the ability to specialise as you progress in your degree.

This course will help you become an excellent communicator and develop your creative, analytical and problem-solving skills, all of which are highly transferable across any industry.

The degree offers great flexibility for your future career that will allow you to work and live anywhere, move between sectors and follow your passion whether that's in a creative role, involvement in a political campaign or fundraising for a not-for-profit organisation; among many other jobs and careers. This degree also provides a strong foundation for further study.

Career Areas