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Course Fees and Duration

Course Duration:
(36 m) 3 years
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Area:
Jalan Teknokrat 1/1
Location of Study:
Selangor
Full Time/Part Time:
Full Time
Awarding University:
Limkokwing University

Bachelor (Hons) in Recording Arts

  Institution: Limkokwing University

Field Of Study:
Creative Arts, Design & Music
Level Of Study:
Undergraduate
Course Subject:
Course Intake:
February, July

Programme Description

The Bachelor (Hons) in Recording Arts is designed to develop a broad range of industry-specific skills for a career in studio and live sound engineering, sound design and audio for visual media.

The course includes the fundamentals of sound engineering; the scientific principles of sound; sound systems; studio techniques; sound for visual media, TV, special effects, computer games; electronic music; sound synthesis; audio post production; live sound for events and music business.

The strong practical emphasis of the course is underpinned by a relevant amount of theoretical study. Our degree has been developed in close partnership with key industry partners, allowing for a mix of theoretical understanding and practical application.

Designed to teach elements of music production and sound engineering, from fundamental to advanced, the course focuses these skills towards the specific purpose of studio engineering and the live sound industry.

At Sound & Music Design Academy, you have access to well-equipped facilities, with professional sound recording studios, analogue and digital equipment, industry standard software and IT facilities, as well as editing and post production facilities.

Entry Requirements

  • Pass STPM / A Levels with minimum 3 principals or CGPA 2.0; OR
  • Pass Foundation / Pre-University / Matriculation programme in related field and pass SPM/SPVM with 5 credits including Mathematic; OR
  • Pass Diploma in related field with minimum CGPA 2.5. Candidates with CGPA below 2.5 and above 2.0, through internal evaluation will be carried out; OR
  • Pass Diploma in other related field with minimum CGPA 2.5; OR
  • Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government

Students with a recognized Diploma in related field will be given advanced standing into the Degree programme.

International Students

For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.

Programme Structure

Year 1
Semester 1 Semester 2
MIDI, synthesis and sampling Techniques Audio Mastering Techniques
Advanced Digital Audio Workstation Composition and Arrangement for Music 1
Modern Harmony Sound Design & Audio Post Production
Fundamentals in Vocal Technique Live Sound Techniques
Principles of Acoustics Surround Sound
English for Music 1 English for Music 2
Ethnic Relations (Local student)
Malaysian Studies 3 (International student)
Islamic Civilization and Asian Civilization (Local student)
Communication Malay Language 2 (International student)

 

Year 2
Semester 3 Semester 4
Live event Production Mobile Recording Technology
Composition and Arrangement for Music 2 Record Label
Advanced Audio Post Production Digital Imaging 1
Video Production Web Design & Technology
English for Music 3 Music Production for Visuals
Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Local student without BM Credit in SPM) or Select One
(Local student ) Select One: Malaysian Economy
Leadership Skill & Human Relations Government and Public Policy of Malaysia
Creative & Innovation Skills Organisational Behaviour in the Multi-Ethnic Society of Malaysia
Entrepreneurship Work Sociology and Malaysian Industry
Writing Skills Constitution and Society in Malaysia
EQ Management Skills Comparison of Religions
Decision Making Skills Comparison of Ethnics
Thinking Skills Banking and Finance in Malaysia
(International student) Select One:
Leadership Skill & Human Relations
Creative & Innovation Skills
Entrepreneurship
Writing Skills
EQ Management Skills
decision Making Skills
Thinking skills

 

Year 3
Semester 5 Semester 6
Internship (During Semester Break) Creative Studies & Thesis
Entrepreneurship Music Psychology & Theraphy
Research Methods Music Industry Studies
Public Relations
Digital Imaging 2
Artist & Repertoire
Select One:
Community Sercivices
Co-Curricular

* Mata Pelajaran Umum (MPU) subjects will be introduced from February 2014 onwards as part of government requirement.

Career Opportunities

This programme can help you become a:

  • Music Producer
  • Music Composer
  • Music Arranger
  • Studion Engineer
  • Lyricist
  • Vocalist
  • Mastering Engineer
  • Sound Designer
  • Foley Artist
  • Live Sound Engineer
  • Music Publisher
  • Artist & Repertoire
  • Voice Over Talent

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