Music Technology BTEC Extended Diploma

Course code: FTB090

School of Creative Industries

The Programme

This full time modular course is aimed at giving people the skills they need to work in the music technology industry. It is coursework based with no exams. The course is split into 18 modules. The modules all relate to music technology, but some are aspects you may not have thought of. For example, you may study recording, sequencing, acoustics, use of computers, research units, history of pop music, music theory, listening skills and the music business.
The main aim of the programme is to produce professionals who are capable of seeking work in a range of fields, from recording/live sound engineer to film music composition and production. Students will produce written, recorded and sequenced work and PowerPoint presentations in and outside of normal college hours.

The Programme Content

Entry Requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C or above. Formal musical qualifications are not always needed but you will need to have evidence of previous use of music technology (CD or recordings, etc). You will be asked about this as well as interviewed.

Costs

You will have to provide your own headphones and a set of leads. You will find that you need to buy CDs/DVDs. There will be a £90 per year studio fee to cover consumables and essential studio and rehearsal booth equipment*.

Venue

Barnstaple, Main Site

Progression

In the past, students have progressed to higher education at universities such as Bath, Salford, TVU, Leeds, and Cardiff. We offer foundation degrees at Petroc so you can continue studying to a higher level without the stress and financial hassle of leaving home. Some students in the past have gone straight into the profession (local or national companies, or starting their own business).

Length of Study

Two years.

Academic Year

This course starts in the 2013 / 2014 academic year.