Foundation Degree in Creative Sound Technology

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Foundation degree

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Duration

    30 Days

The programme aims to provide you with the skills needed to gain employment within the music business, recording and multi-media industries as well as the significant live performance support sector.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leicester (Leicestershire)
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Painter Street, LE1 3WA

Start date

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About this course

GCSE English â€-C†or equivalent (without this you will be asked to complete a Literacy test) and 120 UCAS points to include either:A relevant Access to HE courseNational Diploma/GNVQ L3 in a relevant subjectAn A2 level in a related subjectWe welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate commitment to...

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What I would highlight: I am loving my first year and hope will the rest too.
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Course programme

Course Team Leader: Spalek, Mark

Course Level: Level 5

Course Type: Full Time

Curriculum Area Description: Performing Arts & Music

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: GCSE English â€-C†or equivalent (without this you will be asked to complete a Literacy test) and 120 UCAS points to include either:
A relevant Access to HE course
National Diploma/GNVQ L3 in a relevant subject
An A2 level in a related subject
We welcome applications from students 21+ who do not match the standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate commitment to studying this subject at University level, and, who can evidence academic or vocational experience in a related field.

Overseas students can send evidence of qualifications (IELTS 6), work experience, and portfolio electronically (or by post) to the Programme Leader. Following receipt of this work an interview by phone will be conducted.

Study Hours: 15
Nº of Weeks:30

Additional Enrolment Info: Apply through UCAS (D26). Portfolio of work required

Additional Timetabling: You may be required to work on evening productions and events.

Work Placement: Yes
Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Course Progression: You can 'top up' by joining the final year of the BSc (Hons) Degree Music Technology at DMU. You may also apply to other Universities to 'top up' to other audio production related degrees.

Careers Progression: You will be able to work in Music, Sound technology and associated industries, typically in a portfolio career.

Course Description:
The programme aims to provide you with the skills needed to gain employment within the music business, recording and multi-media industries as well as the significant live performance support sector.

Description Breakdown:
This programme is equivalent to the first 2 years of a Degree and explores a wide range of disciplines including creative music applications, performance technologies, recording and production techniques. As an Apple accredited centre the programme is delivered using industry standard studios and equipment. You will also apply live sound and business skills in a professional theatre context.
Year 1 Modules
Creative Music Applications - Programming
Creative Music Applications - Sound Creation & Manipulation
Essential Business Skills
Introduction to Audio Recording
Principles of Audio (Acoustics)
Principles of Audio (Audio Electronics)
Live Performance Technology - Theatre
Year 2 Modules
Live Performance and Technology - Hard/software
Creative Music Applications - Multimedia
Studio Production
Live Performance Technology - Live Music Engineering
Freelance Business
Creative Music Applications - Advanced Programming
Research

Assessment Description: Continuous

Nº Places Available: 15

Trips Residentials: High profile guest speakers share their experiences and run additional master classes. Visits to national and regional studios/businesses are organised throughout the year. A residential to New York is scheduled for this year.

Qualification: FdSc

Tuition Fees: 0
Material Fees: 0
Exams Fees: 0
Exam Registration: 0
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 0

Additional Costs: Residential trip for all Creative Fd students

Additional Costs Total: 70

Work Placement Freq: Block

Additional information

Career opportunities: Work Placement: Yes / Work Placement Attendence: Compulsary

Foundation Degree in Creative Sound Technology

Price on request