Music Production (Creative Industries Popular Music Technology)
About
This innovative course is designed and delivered in partnership with the industry to equip you with the relevant knowledge and skills required by the music business. It provides you with the opportunity to research, study and practice around the themes and issues based within the music sector. Studying practitioners and implementing their theories into practice will be at the core of the course.
Start
This course starts in September
Duration
2 years (full-time)
UCAS Institution Code
B68
Fees
£7,500 (Year 1, 2020/21)
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Level
Foundation Degree
Location
Queens Road Campus
UCAS Course Code
87R2
Overview & Modules
You can specialise in technology whilst acquiring professional practice skills. An important element of the second year will be a work-related experience within the music business. This is a dynamic course, packed full of engaging, innovative and exciting modules delivered by a strong team of experts and industry professionals.
Previous industry guests / speakers have included:
- Paul White and Huw Robjohns, Sound on Sound magazine
- Ken Scott, music producer (The Beatles, David Bowie)
- Tim Hamill, Sonic One Studios
- Joe Gibb, music producer (Leftfield, Catatonia)
- Paul Gray, Musicians Union
- Lucy Squire, Catapult Records
- John Rae, BAFTA award winning film composer
The course will cover the following areas:
- Sequencing, composing and arranging
- Sound to picture / foley
- Recording studio engineering
- Music production
- Music industry practice
- Career development
- Major project
- Pro-tools courseware
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include assignments, external examinations, case studies and continual class assessment.
Entry requirements
You will need:
- 2 A levels at grade D OR
- BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP OR
- A pass in an Access to HE Diploma to include passes in 45 Level 3 credits, in relevant subjects (or other equivalent qualifications)
- Plus 3 GCSEs at grade C or above, to include Maths and English (or other equivalent qualifications)
Mature applicants lacking formal entry requirements but with relevant and/or industrial experience will also be considered.
You may be invited to an interview/audition/entry test.
Continue your studies
Students may progress to the BA (Hons) Creative Industries (Popular Music Technology).
There is also the opportunity for you to enter the music industry due to the wealth of skills and transferable experience you will gain, which further enhances options for a career path.
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