**Production students have a rich job market and prospects after graduation. At the same time, having an excellent overseas background will also give you the ability to analyse and understand the permanent values that arise in the changing requirements of style, art and production.
What is the production
Production refers to a series of work such as creation, arrangement, recording, mixing, and post-production. A song starts from nothing.
The content of this type of study is comprehensive, from basic theory, to arrangement, to recording techniques and mixing instructions. If you want to be a first-class producer in the future, you can choose this major, which involves a wide range of knowledge.
*A producer is a combination of a composer, a musician, and a sound recordist, who has to do a series of tasks such as composing, lyricist, arranging, recording, mixing, and post-production by himself.
Of course, this is just complicated, in fact, many programs are done on the computer through software. However, the producer also needs to know music theory, arrangement, recording techniques and mixing techniques to complete this series of operations.
**Production majors can be divided into five categories
· Recording Arts
Students majoring in recording arts mainly learn the basic theories and basic knowledge of broadcasting, film, television recording, etc., receive basic training in sound recording, art processing, etc., and master the basic abilities of sound (sound) design, audio program production, and art processing. The main courses in this category include music theory, ear training, harmony, recording technology, orchestration, sound technology, acoustic fundamentals, sound mixing, etc.
· *Production
The content of this type of professional study is relatively comprehensive. From basic theory, to arrangement, to recording techniques and mixing instructions. The main courses include basic music theory and vocal knowledge, practical composition and arrangement, software and MIDI production, recording and mixing techniques, instrumental performance, analysis and writing, etc.
· *Technical
Focus on audio technology, signal processing, electronic sound processing, audio analysis, computer software development and application, basic cognition, etc.
· Film and television are more ** soundtracks
Including film and television soundtracks, multi-scores, game soundtracks, etc., courses include soundtrack techniques, composition, game soundtracks, film and television editing, soundtrack practice classes, documentary soundtracks, silent film scores, reviews, symphonic composition, conducting basics, psychology, contemporary, etc.
· Pop ** composition or singing category
This kind of major is the first original major in the strict sense, which requires students to have strong basic skills and creativity. Students themselves must have the desire to create, have their own unique ideas, and even have their own ** tone. The courses studied include composition, theory, aural training, performance and history, basic keyboard techniques, composition instruction and research, appreciation of the 20th and 21st centuries, contemporary composition techniques, orchestral composition, etc.
** Production of employment directions
Recording Industry Sound Post:Sound engineers, mixers, masterers, and more.
Practical class sound post:The utility class refers to any project that requires sound, such as movies, television, TV series, commercials, games, stage plays, etc.
Record Industry ** Production:Lyrics, composition, arrangement, musicians, etc., in fact, composition and arrangement are originally integrated, but in China it is not the development prospect of these four points, and it is positively related to your professional skill level, background and teacher, industry connections, aesthetics, and fame.
Practical class ** production:The practical class definition is as above, and there are almost no unnecessary professional concepts of lyrics and composition here, because the composer is basically responsible for the entire content of composing, arranging, orchestrating, and even producing. The development prospect is the same as above, which is positively correlated with the development of the industry and the level of its own vocational skills.
In front of the stage:Singers, musicians, DJs, dancers, etc., have a positive correlation with their professional skill level, circle connections, style, and fame.
Behind the scenes:Sound engineers, lighting and choreography, etc.
What is the most popular with the audience at the moment**, is it direct and old-fashioned or novel and innovative? Most of the time, the answer tends to be the latter.
Multi-style Jay Chou
In the Chinese pop music scene, it may be difficult to find a creative genius like Jay Chou. Since his earliest "Jay", he has skillfully integrated different ** elements and styles together, and tried to be imaginative. "Indian Old Turtledove" combines jazz and rap, and "Black Humor" with ** adds a very professional string off-key arrangement, which is refreshing. Until now, Jay Chou, who has been debuting for 20 years, is still insisting on creation, and will try to integrate different ** elements together.
For a long time, excellent people around the world have been committed to effectively exploring new genres and integrating different styles into their works.
The students of Meixing Siyuan have received more and more offers, but in the face of different schools, how should they choose, and how to prepare for further education need more information support?
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Student Guo - Graduate student
Accepted Institutions: Berkeley College Los Angeles College Temple University (Production).
From the previous piano major, I later switched to ** production, which was gradually adjusted in the process of studying in Meixing, and finally found a professional direction that suits me. ”
Student Li - Undergraduate
Admitted institution: Berkeley **College (**production).
I thought that **production should be**the "highest technical job" in the discipline, *production = production**, which is the starting point of my pursuit of **. Since I joined the company at the age of 13 and started writing songs, I have become more and more aware of how important it is to compose, record and mix, and I need to be personal enough to complete my works, so I will learn all of them, and I will do it myself! ”
Student Zhou - Undergraduate
Admitted institutions: Berkeley College, Boston University, Peabody College, University of Cincinnati and other 12 colleges and universities (**production).
Entering Year 11 also meant the start of the application season, and after learning about the experiences of some of the alumni and friends who had been admitted to Berkeley** College, I realized that I was still far from them. Under the coercion of entanglement and anxiety, I once had deep self-doubt and powerlessness for myself with ** ideals. Fortunately, the idealistic stubbornness in the ** field allowed me to carry it, and I chose to follow my heart and stick to my dreams.
When you enter schools such as Berkeley, USC, NYU, Leeds, Liverpool, etc., you can feel the learning atmosphere of the world's top universities, you can experience the production of the world's top recording studios, and use the tools to make your favorites.
What colleges and universities can you choose to study abroad?
Recommended by U.S. institutions
The better options in the United States are: Berkeley** College, New York University** College, University of Michigan** College**, University of Southern California, Peabody ** College, New England** College**, Los Angeles** College, etc....
Berkeley College
Berkeley College is one of the top modern colleges in the United States and even in the world, located in Boston, USA, and is world-renowned for its art education. In 2016, it officially announced its merger with Boston College, which is also a top classical college. Berkeley** College has produced many Grammy-winning talents. It is the temple of dreams of art learners.
* Aspects, the advantage is jazz and pop. In terms of majors, the strong disciplines are MPE (Music Production & Engineering), Electronic Design and Production EPD (Electronic Production and Design), Jazz Composition, and Film Scoring.
New York University
NYU actually has two production departments, one at the "Tisch" school called the Clive D**is department, and the other at the "Steinhardt" school that focuses on technology. Both are excellent, but there are significant differences between the two.
According to the college's ** (school profile), the Clive D**is department is designed for those who aspire to become **entrepreneurs**. Their graduates have gone on to become CEOs of record labels and have started a number of ** companies. Their take on production education is unique in that it focuses more on actually pushing the home towards entrepreneurship rather than just focusing on production.
At the Steinhardt School, we see a more traditional excellent curriculum. Their ** technology division has a 7,500-square-foot recording studio with state-of-the-art equipment. On top of that, their alumni have gone on to go on to excellent careers, including ** jobs at Google, professorships at various universities, and freelance post-production engineers.
Los Angeles ** College
Los Angeles is not only the center of the world's entertainment and film industry, but also the cradle of top talent, including the Los Angeles Academy (LACM).
The college gathers well-known professional teachers in today's world, aiming to train students to become leaders in the world. Los Angeles College is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and is a member of thebestschoolsRecognized by ORG as one of the top 20 colleges in the United States.
Recommended by UK institutions
The better options in the UK are: University of Manchester, University of Leeds, Birmingham** College, Goldsmiths College London, Kingston University, University of Cornmouth, etc.
University of Manchester
As the largest full-time university in the UK, the University of Manchester has become the UK university with the largest number of Chinese students applying to the university, and is known as "Chinatown".
Manchester is also home to more professional production than any other UK city outside of London.
The relevant major of the school is composition (electronic ** and interaction**), whether from the perspective of comprehensive influence or professionalism, this major at the University of Manchester can be considered for application.
University of Leeds
The University of Leeds, one of the world's top 100 universities, a top university in the UK, a founding member of the Russell Group of Ivy League universities, one of the six famous "Red Brick Universities" in the UK, a member of the World University Alliance, a member of the White Rose University Alliance, a member of the N8 University Alliance, and one of the 12 elite universities in the UK.
The University of Leeds (undergraduate), the name of this subject is Music, and Electronics (and electronics) awards a BSc, this innovative course combines technology with electronic engineering, allowing you to specialise in designing electronic systems for creative practice and engage in scientific and scientific research. The courses to be taken are: electronic analysis and design, communication networks and signals, electronic production and creation, sound technology, etc. It can be seen that this major is more inclined to computer technology than Berkeley's electronic production, and the duration of study is three years.
Royal College Birmingham**
Royal College Birmingham offers a unique backdrop for students studying technology, with access to state-of-the-art technical facilities and the benefit of talented teachers and composers who create works in a wide range of disciplines, including classical, opera, jazz, electronica and rock 'n' roll.
For creative producers, Birmingham's aim is to create flexible and skilled graduates who use technology as their tool to create their own satisfying work, wherever they are.
Goldsmiths, London
Goldsmiths College London, this school has two related majors, one is Music Production: Mixingand Mastering, and the other is Electronic Music, Computing and Technology, the former is a short course, similar to Berkeley's Electronic Production, and the latter is a three-year undergraduate program, the degree and content are similar to the undergraduate course at the University of Leeds.
Studying abroad is really a great way to improve yourself. Although it does take a lot of effort to prepare the application materials such as the portfolio, you will feel that everything is worth it after the entrance examination, such as studying in the United Kingdom and the United States, and the degree is highly valuable and recognized.
Regarding the application process, at first, fat friends may find it very troublesome, but after doing it again, you will feel that it is not so complicated. If there is a professional teacher's guidance and blessing, it will be really easy and can save students a lot of energy.