University of Chichester, BA (Hons), Music with Fine Art (Digital)

Level 1: Modules typically include: music now; modernism and the new music; world music; club music; an introduction to improvisation and composition; composing in a virtual studio; song writing; compositional techniques; instrumental and vocal development 1; instrumental and vocal development 2. Level 2: modules typically include: design for interactive animation; sound, screen and site; romanticism; structures and politics of rock music; classicism; modern jazz: seven steps to heaven; electro-acoustic composition; improvisation and composition level 2; composing for film and multimedia; arranging for instrumental ensembles; arranging for vocal ensembles; composing for line; instrumental and vocal development 3; instrumental and vocal development 4. Level 3: independent digital design; independent digital art practice; personal study (music); opera; music and the community 1: music and the mind; music and the community 2: outreach; the baroque; composing for dance; advanced improvisation and applied composition; composing for music theatre; arranging for orchestra; instrumental and vocal development 5; instrumental and vocal development 6. Fine art digital Level 1: This level typically includes: training and acquisition of knowledge of industry standard hardware and software for the development of image manipulation practices together with a broad overview of art concepts and contexts; projects to a set brief simulating a professional outcome for either print or electronic image which utilises and demonstrates the range of understanding of the art and design principles and technical concerns of the software package and electronic images being used; set exercises to become familiar with the operation of the software applications and tools. Level 2: this level typically includes: instruction in the appropriate use of professional digital animation software packages and the use of appropriate hardware; the introduction of video and sound as components of art practice; deployment of an enlarged critical and technical vocabulary. Level 3: this level typically involves: working individually students must research and develop a distinctive concept that challenges and extends their knowledge of the potential for digital art; students research professional practice to inform the development of their own projects; students are supported through individual tutorials and group discussion critiques; students present a body of work, which demonstrates their ability to resolve ideas, concepts and proposals, through independent and/or collaborative work.