Music & Music Technology BTEC Diploma

Course code: FTB088

School of Creative Industries

The Programme

The main aim of the programme is to introduce students to productions which have a music or music technology emphasis and will also give a grounding within various aspects of the music industry. The programme will be project led and will cater for both musicians and technicians within a working environment. Furthermore, it can be a progression route to the Extended Diploma courses. You will study units that include or relate to music performance, planning and setting up a recording, sequencing (composing music using computers), learning about aspects of music (such as notation, styles and structures), study of the music business and a final major performance that you will help to organise as either a performer or technician.

The Programme Content

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade E or above and you must show an interest in music or music technology. You will be asked about your experience as well as interviewed about your qualifications.

Costs

Students will need to provide their own headphones and purchase a set of leads which will cost approximately £20*.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

In the past, students from the Level 2 Diploma have progressed to the BTEC Extended Diploma here at Petroc. From there, they have moved on to higher education at establishments including Petroc, Bath, Salford, Thames Valley University and East London.

Length of Study

One year.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.