Goldsmiths, University of London · Mixed mode
Creative Practice
Why study MFA Creative Practice at Goldsmiths Develop a distinctive, original and trans-disciplinary creative practice in (or related to) music through this programme. - This unique programme comprises an inclusive, forward-thinking ‘making', composition and c…
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Why study MFA Creative Practice at Goldsmiths Develop a distinctive, original and trans-disciplinary creative practice in (or related to) music through this programme. - This unique programme comprises an inclusive, forward-thinking ‘making', composition and creative practice approach. It embraces broad conceptions of composition and performance and encourages multi-disciplinary and collaborative approaches to creative practice - The programme is designed for creative practitioners and music artists who are seeking to deepen, challenge and uniquely blend practices in contemporary composition, songwriting and song-based music, sound art and electronic music, music production, performance, ethnographic film and multi-media or audio-visual work - You will get to explore and develop your creative and research skills, which may span various disciplines, and may introduce you to London's world-leading music collections and institutions - You can tailor your studies to your personal interests by developing your own coherent programme of study. You will select modules from an extensive list of taught options, and propose a significant body of work for your 180-credit creative project, which can also be proposed collaboratively. The outcomes of this work have the possibility of being professionally released by our record label, NX Records. - This programme also offers the opportunity for direct entry to the one-year Creative Project stage, providing you meet the necessary entry requirements. - You'll have access to state-of-the-art studios. The Electronic Music Studios offers advanced facilities for electro-acoustic composition, multichannel work, and live and interactive performance. The Goldsmiths Music Studios offers a HD Pro-tools recording system and a large format analogue desk.
Getting in
As the university states it
You should have (or expect to be awarded) an undergraduate degree of at least second class in a relevant/related subject. If you don't have a related undergraduate degree we also welcome those who have completed equivalent professional experience, ideally in a music or arts-based discipline. Uniquely, the programme is offered standalone or as an ‘upgrade’ option from the Department of Music’s MA/MMus pathways after completing 120 credits of taught modules and a successful Creative Project proposal application. Students transferring into the MFA Creative Practice from external institutions should evidence PGDip (120 taught credits) or a relevant MA/MMus degree (180 credits) in addition to a successful Creative Project proposal application. We accept a wide range of international qualifications. If English isn’t your first language, you will need an IELTS score (or equivalent English language qualification) of 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing and no element lower than 6.0 to study this programme.
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