Semester 2
BAP200 Acoustics
Room acoustics and sound proofing/correcting, as it relates to studio recording and music venue locations, are addressed in this paper, both theoretically and practically.
BAP220 Business Studies
Small business management is essential for anyone intending to, or finding themselves, running their own enterprise.
BAP225 Electronics
Active electronic circuit construction, and common fault finding, are the accents of this paper. 240 volt instruction should ensure that students can operate safely with mains electricity.
BAP245 Music Technology
Creative skills are to be developed in an industry that is extremely reliant on creativity in production. Musical and aural skills are further advanced here.
Year Three
Semester 1 and 2
BAP300 Applied Acoustics
Specialised audiological ear testing is addressed, a foundation for future industrial or hospital vocations. Analytical assessments of indoor areas are practised.
BAP330 Industry Applications
An accent on theatre sound production with it's creative audio implications and large ensemble recording. Particularly high level performance in all key areas is developed in this year. An overview of the lighting profession is essential at this stage, as many live sound operators are being asked to supply basic lighting along with their hire sound services.
BAP350 Professional Studies
Skills in producing music are developed. Acute hearing skills are developed in this paper.
BAP355 Specialist Audio
Specialist audio is a paper that offers students the opportunity to specialise in two areas of choice, all involving advanced and/or investigative applications within a wider audio field. Other areas will be added in time, to reflect new developments and refinements within the broad field of audio, and staff research interests.
BAP365 Major Project
This paper offers a chance for third year students to be involved in a major project. This will take the form of either a portfolio of recordings with written analysis and reflections, or a research project.