Subject: [AUDITORY] Online MSc in Sound Design From: "McGregor, Iain" <I.McGregor@xxxxxxxx> Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2013 12:35:02 +0000 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>--_000_A4027A8A714D5B4EB0CFEE6785D464881E2420E1MEREXCH1napiera_ Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Online MSc Sound Design This distance online Masters course is for professionals working in sound p= roduction/design, to equip you with the skills to develop your career. WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE? The MSc in Sound Design builds upon Edinburgh Napier University=92s close c= ontact with internationally recognised sound designers. The school also has= an established record in listening and sound design research. This is a work-based degree, which aims to deliver maximum impact by develo= ping your skills and knowledge in order to become an advanced practitioner.= The majority of the learning and studying takes place at work or online wi= th some internationally renowned experts, giving lectures and tutorial supp= ort. There are opportunities to learn with your peers, and develop your pro= fessional network. The Masters course is for you if you are: * Involved with sound design, and wish to develop a greater understandi= ng of the subject area. * Involved with sound production but wish to move into the area of soun= d design. Someone who designs sound and would like to gain postgraduate qualification= s in the field. What you study This degree gives you the opportunity to build on existing competencies and= develop new sound design skills. The emphasis is on becoming an advanced s= ound professional within linear and/or interactive media. Postgraduate Diploma =96 the first 12 months A 60-credit work-based learning module provides a tailored learning experie= nce. You will be mentored by an academic tutor and draw on support from exp= erienced academics and industry practitioners. You will develop competencie= s in understanding the principles of designing sound for linear and interac= tive media in order to become an advanced practitioner. Three 20-credit modules: Listening, Sound Design for Linear Media and Sound= Design for Interactive Media, are also delivered as distance learning, all= owing you to extend your knowledge in these areas. Masters Degree =96 the next 6 months On completion of the Postgraduate Diploma, you will complete a dissertation= to gain your Masters Degree. The dissertation will develop your capability= for independent research and apply your studies to your chosen field of sp= ecialization. Learning in the Workplace Learn, apply and evaluate advanced sound design practices in your workplace= * Complete assessments based on your normal work activities, fully onli= ne, without attendance on campus * Study a balanced blend of sound design subjects to build on existing = expertise and meet the needs of your organization Receive online support throughout your course, with access to online tutors= and industry experts Further Information For further information about the MSc Sound Design, and to note your intere= st, please contact: Dr Iain McGregor at i.mcgregor@xxxxxxxx<mailto:i.mc= gregor@xxxxxxxx> or telephone: 0131 455 2788. http://www.courses.napie= r.ac.uk/SoundDesign_W56742.htm Twitter: @xxxxxxxx =93The MSc Sound Design is designed for current and future professionals wo= rking in the field of Sound Design=94 Dr Iain McGregor School of Computing, Edinburgh Napier University, Merchiston Campus, Edinburgh, EH10 5DT T +44 (0)131 455 2788 F +44 (0)131 455 2727 E i.mcgregor@xxxxxxxx www.napier.ac.uk Edinburgh Napier University offers industry informed courses which combine = the optimum balance of theory and practice to equip graduates for success i= n today's competitive global job market. 92.3% of our graduates are in work= or further study within six months of leaving. With over 17,000 students f= rom over 110 countries, we are an international University and are also pro= ud to be the largest UK provider of higher education in Hong Kong. This message is intended for the addressee(s) only and should not be read, copied or disclosed to anyone else outwith the Univ= ersity without the permission of the sender. It is your responsibility to e= nsure that this message and any attachments are scanned for viruses or othe= r defects. = Edinburgh Napier University does not accept liability for any loss or damage which may result from this email or any attachment, or for errors or= omissions arising after it was sent. Email is not a secure medium. Email e= ntering the University's system is subject to routine monitoring and filter= ing by the University. = Edinburgh Napier University is a registered Scottish charity. Registration number SC018373 --_000_A4027A8A714D5B4EB0CFEE6785D464881E2420E1MEREXCH1napiera_ Content-Type: text/html; charset="Windows-1252" Content-ID: <17EED5A32339AB4A9250CA3BBF8D9C1B@xxxxxxxx> Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html> <head> <meta http-equiv=3D"Content-Type" content=3D"text/html; charset=3DWindows-1= 252"> </head> <body style=3D"word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; -webkit-lin= e-break: after-white-space; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 14px; font-fami= ly: Calibri, sans-serif; "> <div> <div> <div> <div class=3D"page" title=3D"Page 1"> <div class=3D"layoutArea"> <div class=3D"column"> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 16pt; font-family: Cambria; ">Online MSc Sound= Design</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-family: Cambria; font-size: 12pt; ">This distance on= line Masters course is for professionals working in sound production/design= , to equip you with the skills to develop your career.</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; color: rgb(255, 0,= 0); ">WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">The MSc in Sound= Design builds upon Edinburgh Napier University=92s close contact with inte= rnationally recognised sound designers. The school also has an established = record in listening and sound design research.</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">This is a work-b= ased degree, which aims to deliver maximum impact by developing your skills= and knowledge in order to become an advanced practitioner. The majority of= the learning and studying takes place at work or online with some internationally renowned experts, giving lectu= res and tutorial support. There are opportunities to learn with your peers,= and develop your professional network.</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; font-weight: 700; = color: rgb(255, 0, 0); ">The Masters course is for you if you are:</span></= p> <ul> <li style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; "> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">Involved with so= und design, and wish to develop a greater understanding of the subject area= .</span></p> </li><li style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; "> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">Involved with so= und production but wish to move into the area of sound design.</span></p> </li></ul> <div> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">Someone who desi= gns sound and would like to gain postgraduate qualifications in the field.<= /span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; font-weight: 700; = color: rgb(255, 0, 0); ">What you study</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">This degree give= s you the opportunity to build on existing competencies and develop new sou= nd design skills. The emphasis is on becoming an advanced sound professiona= l within linear and/or interactive media.</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; font-weight: 700; = ">Postgraduate Diploma =96 the first 12 months</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">A 60-credit work= -based learning module provides a tailored learning experience. You will be= mentored by an academic tutor and draw on support from experienced academi= cs and industry practitioners. You will develop competencies in understanding the principles of designing sou= nd for linear and interactive media in order to become an advanced practiti= oner.</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">Three 20-credit = modules: </span><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; = font-style: italic; ">Listening</span><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-= family: Cambria; ">, </span><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-famil= y: Cambria; font-style: italic; ">Sound Design for Linear Media </span><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-f= amily: Cambria; ">and </span><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-fami= ly: Cambria; font-style: italic; ">Sound Design for Interactive Media</span= ><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">, are also delivered as distance learning, allowing you to extend your knowl= edge in these areas.</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; font-weight: 700; = ">Masters Degree =96 the next 6 months</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">On completion of= the Postgraduate Diploma, you will complete a dissertation to gain your Ma= sters Degree. The dissertation will develop your capability for independent= research and apply your studies to your chosen field of specialization.</span></p> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; font-weight: 700; = ">Learning in the Workplace</span></p> </div> <div></div> </div> </div> </div> <div class=3D"page" title=3D"Page 2"> <div class=3D"layoutArea"> <div class=3D"column"> <div></div> <div> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">Learn, apply and= evaluate advanced sound design practices in your workplace</span></p> </div> <ul> <li style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; "> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">Complete assessm= ents based on your normal work activities, fully online, without attendance= on campus</span></p> </li><li style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Symbol; "> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">Study a balanced= blend of sound design subjects to build on existing expertise and meet the= needs of your organization</span></p> </li></ul> <div> <p><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family: Cambria; ">Receive online s= upport throughout your course, with access to online tutors and industry ex= perts</span></p> <p style=3D"text-align: left; "><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family= : Cambria; font-weight: 700; color: rgb(255, 0, 0); ">Further Information</= span></p> <p style=3D"text-align: left; "><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family= : Cambria; ">For further information about the MSc Sound Design, and to not= e your interest, please contact: Dr Iain McGregor at <a href=3D"mailto= :i.mcgregor@xxxxxxxx">i.mcgregor@xxxxxxxx</a> or telephone: 0131 455 2788. </span><a href=3D"http://www.courses.napie= r.ac.uk/SoundDesign_W56742.htm">http://www.courses.napier.ac.uk/SoundDesign= _W56742.htm</a> </p> <p style=3D"text-align: left; ">Twitter: @xxxxxxxx</p> <div><br> </div> <p style=3D"text-align: left; "><span style=3D"font-size: 12pt; font-family= : Cambria; ">=93The MSc Sound Design is designed for current and future pro= fessionals working in the field of Sound Design=94 </span> </p> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div><span class=3D"Apple-style-span" style=3D"font-family: Arial; font-siz= e: 11px; "><b> <div><b> <div style=3D"display: inline !important; "><br> </div> </b></div> <div><b> <div style=3D"display: inline !important; "><br> </div> </b></div> <div><b> <div style=3D"display: inline !important; "><br> </div> </b></div> Dr Iain McGregor</b></span> <div><font size=3D"1"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:8pt">Sc= hool of Computing, </span></font></font><span class=3D"Apple-style-spa= n" style=3D"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; ">Edinburgh Napier Univers= ity, </span></div> <div><span class=3D"Apple-style-span" style=3D"font-family: Arial; font-siz= e: 11px; ">Merchiston Campus, </span><span class=3D"Apple-style-span" = style=3D"font-family: Arial; font-size: 11px; ">Edinburgh, EH10 5DT </= span> <div><font size=3D"1"><font face=3D"Arial"><span style=3D"font-size:8pt"><b= >T </b>+44 (0)131 455 2788<br> <b>F </b>+44 (0)131 455 2727<br> <b>E </b><a href=3D"i.mcgregor@xxxxxxxx">i.mcgregor@xxxxxxxx</a> &n= bsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; <font color=3D"#B70021">www.napier.ac.uk</font></span></f= ont></font><font face=3D"Calibri,Verdana,Helvetica,Arial"><span style=3D"fo= nt-size:11pt"><br> </span></font></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <br clear=3Dall> <head>=0D <style type=3D"text/css"> .style1 { font-family: Arial; } .style2 { font-si= ze: 9.0pt; } .style3 { color: #000000; } </style>=0D </head>=0D <p><span class=3D"style1"><span class=3D"style2">Edinburgh Napier Universit= y offers industry informed courses which combine the optimum balance of the= ory and practice to equip graduates for success in today's competitive glob= al job market. 92.3% of our graduates are in work or further study within s= ix months of leaving. 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