Full Time Music Technology Level 3

Music Technology BTEC (Edexcel) National Diploma

Level: Level 3

Course content:
This 2 year course is aimed at students who wish to advance their skills and technical knowledge in music technology and production with a view to gaining a qualification that will enable them to progress onto a higher level qualification, or seek employment in the music technology industry.
This course prepares you for entry into university to continue studying to degree level, or to employment in the music technology industry. Using our industry standard equipment, you will develop your skills in sequencing, sampling, recording, mixing and mastering, resulting in music production of high standard. Alongside these practical technical elements, you will study the workings of the music industry, music keyboard skills and compositional skills.

Course Structure:
The course consists of 18 units that involve a mixture of practical work and lectures. You will be working in small and large groups and individually. Some assignments will be integrated where grading criteria from more than one unit are used.

Course resources:
3 recording studips (1 digital, 2 analogue), 4 suites of apple mac computers with Logic, Pro-Tools & Mach 5 sampling software, FX units, compressors etc., assorted microphones, drum kits, guitars, bases, keyboards, amps etc.

Assessment:
There will be internal and external assessment of written and practical assignments, CDs, media, viva voce.

Next step:
BTEC Higher National Certificate level 4 or university

How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview.

Fees Info
The fee where stated is an 'INCLUSIVE FEE' for UK/EU students. This fee includes the tuition fee, examination fee and exam board registration fee. You may have to pay extra for materials for the course. If you are under 19 years or you are in receipt of an income related benefit the course and exam fee is FREE. Students aged 60+ years pay 70% of this fee. Students aged 19+ will also have to pay a College Registration Fee of £30 (or £20 if you receive benefit) once per academic year.Materials costs:
£100 (headphones, magazines, books, tapes, zip disks & CDs, etc)

When and Where

• This course is: Full time
  
  Length: 2 years
  
  Start Date: September
  
  Campus: Wandsworth Centre
  
  Course Code: N/A
  
  Tuition Fees: Please ask
  
  International: £4,725 for 1 year, n/a for 1 term and £9.20 per hour if studied part-time

Entry Requirement:
This course is for school leavers aged 16-18 years. Students should have at least 4 GCSEs at grades A*-C, or an equivalent level 2 qualification which reflects a Merit/Distinction average overall, or relevant work experience. Acceptance on this course is subject to proof of qualification. You must bring a CV of recent work to your interview. Your music must demonstrate at lease a basic understanding of commonly used sequencing software (Cubase or Logic for example).