Student are allowed to design their own project to carry out across semesters 1 & 2 of Year 3. In consultation with their allocated supervisor, they will agree a programme of research which will lead to a pilot project submission in Semester 1 and a short presentation. In semester 2, students will produce a 12-15 minute portfolio, as well as a commentary that contextualises their work. The content of the portfolio is intended to be a tool for seeking future employment and may have a technical focus, be more concentrated on composition projects or have research focus on a practical music technology related area, depending on the student’s career aspirations.