University Master’s Degree in Creative Music and Digital Production Technologies *

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Presentation
Why study this Master's Degree?
Curriculum
Who is it aimed at?
A high-quality qualification
Learning outcomes
Methodology
Career Opportunities

Presentation

The University Master’s Degree in Creative Music and Digital Production Technologies trains professionals to lead, research and innovate at the crossover between music and technology, with a deep theoretical and practical knowledge enabling them to apply musical and sound concepts in the creation of original works, and in project management for the performing arts. The academic plan for this pioneering University Master’s Degree centres on digital production technologies and their application in innovative music creation, addressing the study of different styles and the most advanced compositional techniques.

This technological expertise will include the use of advanced editing software, digital sequencers and sound synthesis tools, allowing students to explore new creative and production possibilities.

This University Master’s Degree, which is taught on campus, with a focus on applied research and technological innovation in digital music, consists of 60 credits, which are structured into four compulsory subjects (48 ECTS) and a Master’s Thesis (12 ECTS).

Title

University Master’s Degree in Creative Music and Digital Production Technologies

Field

Cultural and creative industries

Credits

60

Duration

October to June

Timetable

Friday afternoons
Saturday mornings and afternoons

Modality

On-campus

Places

20

Price and grants

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Why study this Master's Degree?

The rise of the cultural and creative industries and the need for specialised experts

The global music sector has experienced significant growth, with a 9% increase in annual revenue, driven mainly by the expansion of streaming platforms and digital music. This boom in the market has generated a critical need for experts who not only understand music theory, but are also capable of applying advanced technologies for the creation and distribution of sound content. In Spain, the cultural and creative industries represent 3.2% of the national GDP and generate more than 700,000 direct jobs. Sources: Report by the International Federation of the Music Industry (IFPI, 2024) and (Fundación Contemporánea, 2023)

With an emphasis on research, experimentation and reputable teachers

This university master’s degree offers a pedagogical approach combining theory and practice, with a strong emphasis on experimentation and applied research. Students will have the opportunity to work on both individual and collaborative projects, using recording studios and state-of-the-art laboratories equipped with advanced music production technology. Additionally, a teaching team made up of reputed professionals and academic doctors in the field of music and digital technologies will guide their academic and professional development.

Driving the creation of original music for a range of formats

This official qualification trains students to create original music for a range of formats, including film, theatre, dance, video games and live events, enabling them to create compositions that not only meet technical requirements but also convey a powerful artistic message. Thus, students will have the opportunity to develop immersive musical experiences that combine sound and visual technology to offer new forms of interaction with music and the performing arts.

Curriculum

Subject 1. Advanced Theoretical and Conceptual Perspectives on Music (12 credits)
Course Term Character Credits

Music theory and sound analysis

1

OB

6

Aesthetics and Philosophy of Contemporary Music

2

OB

6
Subject 2. Creative techniques in the Arts and Music Production (18 credits)
Subjects Semester Character Credits

Contemporary Music Composition

1

OB

6

Digital Music Production

1

OB

6

Technology and Media in Music

2

OB

6
Subject 3. Management, Curatorship and Creative Applications (12 credits)
Subject Semester Character Credits

Management and Curatorship of Musical Projects

1

OB

6

Creative Music Degree Workshop

2

OB

6
Subject 4. Research Methodology and Music (18 credits)
Subject Semester Character Credits

Research Methodology in Arts and Music

1

OB

6

Master’s Thesis

Annual

TFM

12

Who is it aimed at?

The University Master’s Degree in Creative Music and Digital Production Technologies is aimed at a wide range of professionals from the artistic and technological sectors. Specifically, it is designed for professionals with a university degree with proven experience in music creation; for professionals with a degree from a professional music, dance and theatre (performing arts) conservatory; for other professionals with a degree in arts education with proven experience in the management and production of cultural and creative industries; and for anyone with a university degree interested in technology, creation in the arts, sound art and physics/acoustics.

There is no specific entrance exam for this Master’s Degree, but the internal regulations include two admission criteria, which are a personal interview and a statement of interest from the applicant.

A high-quality qualification

   Master’s Degree Report

   Final evaluation report of Unibasq

   Link Register of Universities, Centres and Degrees (RUCT)

Learning outcomes

On completion of the degree, students will be able to:

In terms of knowledge:

  • Understand the historical, social and cultural elements involved in the creation of music through composition and performance.
  • Be familiar with advanced software tools for sound editing, mixing and mastering, as well as sound synthesis techniques and the use of digital sequencers for music creation.
  • Understand specific techniques for composing music for film, theatre, dance, video games and live events, integrating the aesthetic and formal principles of each medium.
  • Know about the planning, organisation and development of musical projects and cultural events, including resource management, artistic programming and the production of concerts and recordings.
  • Be familiar with the many collective exchange environments in musical creation, where the creator, their context and their work are integrated with a holistic and dialectic vision.
  • Be familiar with research skills with an emphasis on methodologies that connect music with the social sciences, humanities and technology, favouring an integrative approach to music research.
  • Understand the dynamics of artistic collaboration, effective communication and problem solving in teamwork contexts, aimed at the production of collective works.

In terms of expertise:

  • Apply the theoretical and conceptual references acquired during the master’s degree to develop musical creation and sound art projects.
  • Master advanced technological tools related to digital production, including editing, sequencing and sound synthesis software.
  • Develop the ability to compose original music for a variety of performing and creative disciplines, such as theatre, dance, film and interactive media.
  • Integrate technological advances and current aesthetics in musical creation, adapting compositional techniques to emerging trends and new technological possibilities.
  • Promote the production and management of musical projects, both individual and collective, developing skills in the planning, organisation and execution of musical events and productions.
  • Communicate the results of research or artistic creation effectively, integrating audiovisual resources and oral presentation techniques to present the project in a clear, persuasive way adapted to different audiences.

In terms of abilities and skills:

  • Apply appropriate methods of musical creation consistent with the issues currently presented by the current context.
  • Research into musical arts through specific strategies related to the performing arts and artistic production.
  • Apply comprehensive analysis methods to artistic work from the creator’s point of view.
  • Develop musical creations through new technologies.
  • Use musical composition as a tool to address and reformulate social, cultural and political issues.
  • Conduct interdisciplinary research in the performing and fine arts, exploring the crossover between music and other forms of artistic expression.
  • Develop learning and research models related to music and sound archives in environments linked to the artistic field.

Training activities, teaching methodologies and assessment systems

How do you learn?

The teacher will guide the student in a personalised way in their training process. Each module has a teaching plan which specifies, depending on the training and learning outcomes associated with it, the training activities and teaching methodologies. These include the following:

  • Expository method.
  • Case studies.
  • Problem-based learning.
  • Project-based learning.
  • Cooperative learning.
  • Personalised attention for students.

At the beginning of each module, students will find the resources for the module on the platform (reference material and documentation), as well as resources for carrying out activities and obtaining the knowledge, expertise and skills of the disciplines, which they will complement with the face-to-face sessions planned for the weekends.

The University Master’s Degree in Creative Music and Digital Production Technologies is based on a learning-by-doing model, with a careful balance between theoretical and practical classes, with a greater emphasis on practical work in face-to-face sessions. The aim is for the student to acquire the knowledge and skills that will be practically applied in the conception, development and implementation of a functional project.

The course will end with the presentation and defence of the Master’s Thesis, where students will demonstrate that they have acquired the competences, knowledge and skills required for an official master’s degree that gives access to the doctoral programme.

How is learning assessed?

Assessment in this master’s degree is a fundamental aspect that seeks to encourage reflection and the application of theoretical and practical knowledge in professional life. In each module, depending on the training and learning outcomes associated with it, the instruments to be used for the assessment process are specified from among the following:

  • Student attendance and participation.
  • Individual and/or group assignments.
  • Assessment tests and/or exams
  • Presentation and defence of the MT.

The assessment of the MT includes the evaluation of the work, the MT tutor’s assessment and the quality and presentation and defence before the panel made up of members of the teaching staff of EUNEIZ University.

Career Opportunities

The main professional opportunities for graduates of this Master’s Degree are related to the performance of functions such as:

  • Researchers in the integration of theoretical and methodological frameworks in the field of music, sound art and technology.
  • Composers and music managers for different media such as film, theatre, dance, video games and live events.
  • Experts in collaborative projects that contribute to cultural development at a local and global level.
  • Music creators capable of linking musical production to other artistic events and to specific socio-economic, political and cultural contexts.
  • Advisers in the creation and selection of repertoires, styles and methods of staging composers and artists.

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(*) Important note: This degree is pending official recognition in accordance with current legislation. To this end, and in order to start delivering the course, the following formalities must be completed:

  • Issuance of a favourable verification report from Unibasq – the Quality Agency of the Basque University System
  • Verification of the qualification by the Universities Council
  • Authorisation from the Education Department of the Basque Government
  • Publication of the Cabinet Agreement establishing its official nature and its registration in the Register of Universities, Centres and Qualifications (RUCT).
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