BA (Hons) in Music and Performance Technologies
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Course Overview
This course provides musicians with a broad range of musical experience and knowledge necessary to succeed in the contemporary music industry, in Ireland and beyond. These include both the musical and technological skills necessary for 21st century musicians, such as; performance, theory, composition, music production, digital collaboration, creative coding, and entrepreneurship. The aim in bringing together these two areas is to produce graduates who are competent and confident in the diverse range of knowledge and skills required by contemporary music creators, educators, and performers.
The course provides high-level training across multiple genres, including popular, contemporary, Western classical, Irish traditional, and global musics. For each of these genres, performance training is combined with cultural and theoretical background, with the ultimate goal of forming well-rounded musicians who can take up diverse career paths upon graduation.
What makes this course different
Performance
Students will develop as performers, with access to specialised tuition, solo and ensemble experiences in a wide range of genres. They will also understand the history, theory and practice of music, applying these skills to research, composition, performance, studio environments and interdisciplinary collaborations.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Take advantage of the state-of-the-art facilities in the PJ Carroll’s building and gain opportunities to collaborate on creative projects with students across the Department of Creative Arts, Media and Music.
Pathway to Teaching
This course was designed in line with the Teaching Council requirements for music. Graduates of this programme will have the opportunity to continue to a postgraduate qualification in education if they are interested in becoming a secondary school teacher.
Understanding the Industry
The music industry is a dynamic and ever-evolving landscape that encompasses the creation, production, distribution, and consumption of music in various forms. From the recording studio to concert stages, the music industry fuels a diverse range of genres and styles, shaping popular culture and influencing society. Whether it is a chart- topping hit, an intimate acoustic performance, or an immersive music festival experience, the music industry continues to be a powerful force that resonates with people around the world.
Career Opportunities
Future Careers:
- Music performance
- Music tutoring, teaching, and lecturing
- Composition and songwriting
- Community music
- Arts marketing and promotion
- Arts management and administration
- Cultural tourism
- Festival programming and production
- Music journalism and digital content creation
- Music research
Course Delivery and Modules
The course is delivered through lectures, tutorials, practice-based learning and small group performance. Group work and collaboration are key aspects of the course. Students are fully supported by staff and are encouraged to pursue music-making opportunities both within and beyond the Department.
- Mic Apps and DAW
- Academic Writing and Research Skills
- Music Content Analysis
- Core Musicianship Skills 1
- Popular Music: Context
- Popular Music Performance
- Performance Technologies
- Introduction to Musical/Theatre History
- Intro to Production
- Composition, Harmony and Counterpoint
- Live Sound 1
- Core Musicianship Skills 2
- Community Music and Performance
- Wellbeing and Resilience
- Media and Society
- Sound Design for Creative Media
- Music Education
- Sound Synthesis
- Irish Traditional Music Performance
- History of Musical Theatre: European Musicals
- Songwriting
- Irish Traditional Music Context
- Research Methods
- Electronic Music Production
- Western Art Music Performance
- Major Project
- Broadcast AV
- Western Art Music Context
- Culture, Society and Popular Music
- Ethnomusicology
- Ethnomusicology Performance
- Musicology
- Entrepreneurship for the Creative Industries
Education Progression
Students who complete the course can apply to a Postgraduate Master in Professional Education. The course is designed in line with Teaching Council requirements for the subject area of Music.
Students can apply for postgraduate opportunities at DkIT and elsewhere. Postgraduate opportunities in DkIT include the MA Creative Practice, MA by Research, PhD by Research.
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Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry requirements
Standard entry requirements apply.
- Standard Requirements for Leaving Certificate Applicants
- Standard Requirements for UK/NI Applicants
- Standard Requirements for QQI-Further Education Applicants
- Mature Applicants: Minimum of 23 years of age on January 1st of year of application
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How to apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).