Music and sound shape our lives through TV and film, on the radio or in computer games. Equally diverse is the range of careers within this huge industry.
This practical, hands-on programme is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to music production across many musical styles. As well as developing a thorough understanding of the music industry, you’ll be building skills across music, recording and computer applications in our state-of-the-art studios.
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Entry Criteria
4 GCSEs (A*-C/9-4) including English, or Level 2 Diploma in music. You will be invited to showcase your talents to our course tutors, and will also be invited to attend a course introduction meeting.
For students aged 19+ this course is non-funded and requires an Advanced Learner Loan to cover the course fees. Find out more about Advance Learner Loans here. If you have any questions about course fees then please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345
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What will I study?
On this brand new BTEC music production and technology course you will develop the skills you need to enter the music industry. There is a focus on developing the skills you will need using a practical approach by getting hands on with the college equipment under guidance of your tutors’ expertise. There are four areas covered in the first year:
Studio Recording and Mixing
• Learning to use our industry standard recording studios to record and mix different instruments and artists in many genres up to professional qualityDAW and Sequencing Skills
• Be able to compose and produce tracks using professional production software such as Logic ProLive Sound and Events
• Be able to plan and organise live events as well as setting up and operating sound equipment for live events, for example a DJ event or bands night.The Music Industry
• Learn how the music industry has developed and operates and discover different job roles and possible career paths in the industry.
In year 2 you will take these skills further to develop and complete 2 projects. These include:
Personal Project
• Producing a personal project in an area of your choice. You will choose an appropriate career path in the industry and develop your skills in that area before applying them to your personal individual project.Collabortive Project
• Working in a group to; record an EP, run a live music event or produce material for radio broadcast.
As well as the music technology skills, these projects allow you to develop transferable and employability skills such as: project management, self-evaluation, team working, leadership skills and organisational skills.
During the year there will be access to masterclasses, talks and demonstrations from industry professionals to develop your understand of how the industry works and how to develop your skills to succeed within the industry.
In addition, we provide students with the opportunity to become Pro Tools 101 certified, which demonstrates to potential employers that they are able to use this industry standard music production software effectively.
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Future Prospects
Options for further study include: HND Music here at College, BA(Hons) Popular Music and Recording, HND Sound Recording or HND/BA Music Technology. You could be ready to find work straightaway as: a record producer or studio engineer; a sound engineer for radio stations or TV programmes; in technical support for live shows and large events. You could earn money from writing music or designing sound effects or you could work in music education.
For more information visit the National Careers Service
