Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The Music Production Course fuses art and science to ensure students become fluent in the language and culture of music technology. An advanced program developed for those who want to hone and refine their skills. There is a focus on getting you ready to enter the competitive audio industry able to express yourself both technically and artistically.
Recording techniques are used in the studio, live and on location. Emerging trends are explored in audio technology, synthesis and sound design to make sure that your technique is fresh, vibrant and state-of-the-art. Work towards your own artistic and professional goals with tutors providing constant support, professional coaching and individual guidance, is encouraged.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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HNC - Year One
The Music Industry
Marketing & Promotion for Musicians
Professional Development
Applied Sound Principles
Recording Technology
Creative Software Techniques
Creative Synthesis Techniques
Applied Music Theory
HND - Year Two
Creative Research Project
Advanced Music Production
Advanced Sound Engineering
Sound for Media Products
Mixing and Mastering
Advanced Synthesis and Processing
Advanced Composition Techniques
Advanced Composing Using Technology
Components subject to change
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
Career Progression
- Studio Engineer
- Location Sound
- Interactive Media
- Post Sound for TV & Film
- Production/Recording Artist
- Live Sound Engineer
- Gaming Audio