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Get plugged in to the Music Industry


Organisation: university of huddersfield

Age: 14 - 19

Duration: 1 day

Industry: Creative Design

Application deadline: 17/01/2024

Dates: 31/01/2024 - 31/01/2024

Timings: 10:00 - 14:30

Type: Virtual insight day

When we think of music technology careers, the first jobs that spring to mind include producing number one hits in a recording studio or engineering our favourite bands in live concerts. There is however many other equally rewarding and exciting career routes available to music technology graduates. If we consider the digital tools that augment our daily lives such as mobile phones, c- INtroud computer games consoles and online video platforms such as Netflix and Amazon Prime we can see that music and audio plays an integral role.


In this event you will take part in a range of activities that explore a range of careers, both in the music industry and the wider world and have your questions answered by the experts.


Student feedback from previous insight days:

  • "The speakers were incredibly engaging and I enjoyed looking at all the different programs"
  • "It has exposed me to job roles within the music industry I didn't know existed"
  • "I now know how music technology can link into other industries such as programming"
  • "It has just propelled my passion to do music"


If music and/or technology interest to you as a potential future course to study, is a career path you are considering or if you would just like to know more about this industry, this insight session is one not to be missed.



When applying, answer the following questions

  • What would you consider a ''great day" at work?
  • What interest, skills or experience do you have in music, music technology and/or audio?

Experience You Will Gain:

  • Knowledge: learn about both the technical and creative elements of working in the engineering industry

Skills You Will Gain:

Listening
Speaking
Problem Solving
Creativity
Teamwork
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