Music Technology Diploma Level 3

Who is this course for?

Anyone with an interest in Music Technology, Composition, Sound Engineering/Recording or preparing for a career/academic path into the music industry. The course is suitable for both those learners with experience of musical instruments/performance and those with no experience of instruments, but with a desire to work with the production of music.

What will I do on the course?

To achieve the full award you will need to achieve 180 credits from a mix of mandatory and optional units worth between 10 and 20 credits.

Five mandatory units:

• Listening skills for music technologists – 10 credits
• Music production techniques – 10 credits
• Planning and delivering a music product – 20 credits
• Sequencing systems and techniques – 10 credits
• The sound and music industry – 10 credits

Twelve units which may include:

• Arranging music – 10 credits
• Composing music – 10 credits
• Marketing and promotion in the music industry – 10 credits
• Music and society – 10 credits
• Music theory and harmony – 10 credits
• Sound creation and manipulation – 10 credits
• The music freelance world – 10 credits
• Special subjects investigation – 10 credits

In addition, you will also learn some skills that are required in any career choice, including health and safety, confidence building, social and practical skills and functional skills (including English, Maths or ICT). All our curriculum staff maintain professional practice through performing around the world as well as recording and producing on various albums. Our teaching staff deliver real experience and current industrial knowledge to the learning experience. Learner success includes working for major record labels, access to higher education, setting up their own businesses and employment in the music and creative media industry. We have opportunities for our students to participate in work experience within the local music scene. This includes live sound, promotion, recording and composition.

What qualifications do I need?

Entry requirements:

4 GCSEs at Grades A-C including English or Maths OR 5 GCSEs at Grades A-C excluding English or Maths. Please note that you will be advised at interview which of the subjects out of English or Maths are compulsory for inclusion on this course.

When does the course start?

September

Where is it held?

Lichfield Campus

How long does the course last?

Two years - full time

What could I do after completing the course?

Higher Education:

• FdSc Film and Television Production Technology with Sound
• BA (hons) Degree programme
• FdSc Creative music and technology

Employment:

• Music production
• Sound engineering
• Music promotion

Are there any additional costs?

Please note that students may be required to purchase minor items of personal equipment (such as a USB drive) during the course. In addition there may be extra curricular trips which have an additional cost, but these are not compulsory for completion of the course.