The degree comprises complementary threads of study and learning.
- The creative implementations of digital media.
- The development of digital media or acoustic instrumental skills.
- Individual and small group practice is based around active practitioners; e.g. musicians, composers, video artists, video producers and directors.
- Mathematical and technical aspects of electronic media, how people perceive multimedia sound and image.
- The theory, principles and application of digital audio and video and the issues arising from these principles in practice.
- Student-driven development of projects in directed study through electives agreed with the course board, e.g. ethnomusicology and musicology.