Sound & Music Production 1
Sound & Music Production 1
- Study facts
- Prog. CodePLMP1
- NQF Level5.1
- Credits60
- Valid fromH24
- Version4.0
- Study modeFull-time
- Program manager
Sound and Music Production at Noroff provides students with knowledge, skills and competence in music and sound production for the music and media industries. Throughout the programme students will work on and learn about the entire process from ideas or briefs, to finished deliverable products. While the student’s main focus will be their own individual practical development as music producers, as songwriters, and in technical skills, they will learn how to do creative work with and for others. They will become self-sustained in the process of recording, producing and delivering their musical products individually or in teams.
On top of the continuing demands of the traditional music and media industries, whole new markets have emerged for artistic and supporting music and audio work. This applies to the music industry, as well as music and sound for media products. Sound and Music Production at Noroff provides a foundation for entering this field professionally and having employment opportunities.
Typical applicants are those with a strong interest in producing, composing, recording music and sound based on modern tools, individually and in teams. This programme suits those motivated to translate these interests into a career as a producer of music and sound products in the Music and media industries.
The digital classroom
All students at Noroff have access to a digital classroom, referred to as the learning platform. Here the student can access relevant academic and practical information about the study programme. The learning platform also contains learning content, activities, delivery deadlines, work requirements and assessments for every course.
Campus
As part of the campus community, students will have access to on-site teachers, guest lecturers, and other students during their learning journey. Students on campus study in modern working environments and have access to professional equipment for practical training.
Vocational education at Noroff can expand career opportunities and lay lifelong learning foundations. Throughout the programme, students will familiarise themselves with key competencies relevant to industry employment.
Career opportunities
After graduation, the candidate may qualify for work within these areas:
- Junior and beginner roles connected with composition, songwriting, production, recording and mixing in music projects
- Junior editing and post production personell for media
- Sound engineers and editors in podcast, audio book and similar
Further studies
After graduation, the candidates will qualify to continue their study at Sound and Music production 2 Composition or Sound and Music production 2 Sound Engineering.
The Norwegian Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning (NQF) defines the levels of qualifications in the Norwegian educational system. These levels describe what a learner knows, understands, and can do as a result of a learning process. Categories in NQF are defined as:
Knowledge: Understanding theories, facts, principles, procedures in the discipline, subject area and/or occupation.
Skills: Ability to utilise knowledge to solve problems or tasks (cognitive, practical, creative and communication skills).
General Competence: Ability to independently utilise knowledge and skills in different situations.
After graduation from this programme, students have acquired the following learning outcomes:
The candidate:
- has knowledge of concepts and relevant theory used to describe the content and quality of music productions
- has knowledge of concepts, processes and suitable tools used for composition, production and delivery of music
- has knowledge of established workflows within sound and music production for media, and knowledge of the music producer's role in an interdisciplinary industry
- has insight into relevant regulations, agreements, commercial and artistic standards and quality requirements in sound and music production for the music and media industry
- has knowledge of professional roles, working methods, business and employment opportunities and intellectual property in the music industry
- can update their professional knowledge and understand the role of music producers in a societal and value creation perspective
The candidate:
- can apply professional knowledge to practical and theoretical issues related to sound and music production
- can apply professionally relevant knowledge in music and sound theory to practical issues
- can apply relevant production tools, materials and techniques for producing finished music products
- can apply relevant tools, materials and techniques to compose and produce music in different genres
- can find information and subject matter from reliable sources relevant to issues in the planning and execution of sound and music production work
- can analyze a situation, identify issues and needs for measures in production of audio and music products
The candidate:
- has an understanding of professional ethical principles in the music and media industries
- has developed a basic ethical attitude in the practice of the sound and music producer profession
- can perform sound and music production work according to customers' and clients' needs in the music and media industries
- can build relationships with peers and across disciplines, as well as with external target groups
- can develop workflows, products and services relevant to a professional working life in the field of sound and music production
| Course code | Course name | Semester | Weeks | Hours | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FSMP1-SL05 | Studio Life Fundamentals | 1 | 4 | 160 | 5 |
| FSMP1-MF10 | Music Production Fundamentals | 1 | 6 | 240 | 10 |
| FSMP1-MP05 | Media and Post-Production | 1 | 3 | 120 | 5 |
| FSMP1-SP10 | Semester Project 1 | 1 | 4 | 160 | 10 |
| FSMP1-LM05 | Listening Skills and Musical Structure | 2 | 3 | 120 | 5 |
| FSMP1-SW05 | Songwriting Fundamentals | 2 | 6 | 240 | 5 |
| FSMP1-PP05 | Production Process | 2 | 4 | 160 | 5 |
| FSMP1-PF05 | Portfolio | 2 | 4 | 160 | 5 |
| FSMP1-EP75 | Exam Project Music 1 | 2 | 4 | 200 | 7.5 |
| FSMP1-EP25 | Exam Project Media 1 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 2.5 |
| Total | 39 | 1600 | 120 | ||
Noroff offers an engaging and student-active learning experience that prepares candidates for professional working life through unique and industry-relevant teaching and learning activities governed by the current learning outcomes. Teaching and learning engage students in the learning process by promoting a holistic understanding of the different issues and challenges relevant to the subject areas. By fostering critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication, students will develop lifelong learning skills.
Activities can vary for campus and online delivery and are composed of theoretical and practical approaches, providing students with the best possible outcome for each course. Noroff distinguishes between teacher and student-led activities. Both are equally important and tailored to each course’s educational approach. Teaching and Learning activities used in the courses are outlined in the course descriptions.
For all online studies, English is the primary language for teaching. English can also be used as the teaching language on some campuses.
Assessment impacts the student’s learning significantly and concludes if the student has achieved the intended learning outcome and, if so, at what level. Assessments include summative and formative methods depending on the content of the learning outcome of each course.
A course usually consists of one or more work requirements. The most common is compulsory course assignments that assess the acquired competencies outlined in the course learning outcomes. Course assignments are assessed as Passed/Failed or graded from A to F, after which verbal or written feedback is provided. Tests can also evaluate students’ achievements and are usually used in combination with compulsory assignments.
Online studies may also require students to deliver one or more compulsory module assignments during a course. This is to follow up and support the online students’ learning path. Module assignments can be used as learning activities for campus students.
Work requirements and assessment methods for each course are described in the course descriptions.
Information about equipment requirements is available here: https://www.noroff.no/studier/fagskole/lyd-musikkproduksjon
There are three ways to meet the admission criteria and be enrolled as a student:
1. By upper secondary education (videregående skole)
- Higher education entrance qualification from Norway or abroad
2. By Norwegian vocational upper secondary education
- Documented vocational qualifications diploma (yrkeskompetanse) within medie-produksjon
- Documented craft certificate (fag og svennebrev) within: innholdsprodusent, mediedesigner or medietekniker
3. Prior learning and work experience
More Information about admission requirements is available here: https://www.noroff.no/sok/opptakskrav