1. Dr David Moore Audio Technology with Multimedia Programme Leader

2. What does Audio Technology involve? • Emphasis on the science, technology and engineering that features in audio equipment and software used in a broad range of areas e.g. • Music Production and Studios • Acoustics • Broadcasting • Computer Games • Cinema • Everyday life – computers, iPod, iPads, TVs etc.

3. Some of the subject areas AT overlaps into

4. Audio Technology Programmes 4 year programme 1/3 commonality with Electronics programmes Focus on engineering side of audio Two Audio Technology Degree Programmes BSc(Hons) Audio Technology with Multimedia 2 + 2 programme – must have HND first (GU 2 at A/B)

5. Programme Info • BSc(Hons) Audio Technology with Electronics • An engineering view of audio technology • Includes some audio production • Focuses on Signal processing, Acoustics • Entry qualifications • Four H Grades at BBBB or equivalent including Mathematics at B • HND (GU 2 at A/B ) + various

6. Programme Info • BSc(Hons) Audio Technology with Multimedia • Building on HND (usually Sound Production) • 2 year programme • Less mathematical/engineering focus • Includes where audio might be used, e.g web, video • Entry qualifications • Entry qualifications • HND (GU 2 at A/B )

7. Semester Abroad / Placements • Agreements in place/under discussion • Finland – Helsinki, Lahti • Denmark – Aalborg, Copenhagen • Germany - Hamburg • Funded under ERASMUS scheme • Placements this year with: • BBC • Celtic Music Radio • Mediaspec • La Chunky Studios

8. What do our graduates say? • Comments on BSc Programmes: • “The subject matter has given me a great grounding for this job.” • “I greatly benefited from the multimedia side of the course and believe that the IT skills I gained from the module has benefited me in every day life.” • “It is a good course that covers many areas “ • “I found the course was not what I was expecting I felt there was not enough studio time.”

9. What careers? • Graduates now working as • Broadcast Engineer • Games Sound Designer • Sound Card Audio Designer • Acoustician • Multimedia Developer • Lecturer • Audio Technician • Software Engineer • Music Technology specialist in schools • Technical Manager in Venue • Further Study - M.Sc., Ph.D.

10. What do our graduates say? • Contact details for David Moore • Tel: 0141 331 3077 • Email: j.d.moore@gcu.ac.uk • Audio Team Web Site • https://www.facebook.com/AudioAtGCU • www.audio-lab.co.uk • Student Work Showreelon YouTube • http://youtu.be/v9hHn_pp2sM