BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology and Music Practice

BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology and Music Practice

Course ID:
PC00138

Academy:
Creative Arts

Introduction:
People with an interest in the Music Profession including session musicianship, performance, composing, recording, audio editing, production, and multi-media sound will benefit from access to excellent studio and computer music facilities.

Study Mode & Location:
This two-year full time course will be held at Preston College, Park Campus, Moor Park Avenue, Preston, PR1 6AS.

Course Content:
Both Music Technology & Music Practice students will study:

Sound Recording

Listening Skills

Sound & Music Industry

Music Sequencing

Composing

Pop Music In Practice

Operating Live Sound

Special Subjcet Investigation

The Music Freelance World

Music In Society

Arranging

In addition, each course has several specialised units:

Music Technology

· Music Technology In Performance

· Sound Creation & Manipulation

· Creating & Marketing A Music Product

· Planning A Music Recording

· Computer Music Systems

· Music & Sounds For Multi-Media

Music Practice

· Music Perfromance Session Styles

· Working & Developing As A Musical Ensemble

· Music Theory & Harmony

· Major Music Projecy

· Planning A Music Project

· Working With Music Notation Software Packages

Assessment:
Practical, theoretical and written assessment is compulsory on this course.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion of this course allows progression to Degrees, Foundation Degrees or Higher National Diplomas in related subject areas.

You may also look for employment in music or media sectors.

How To Apply
You will need to have an informal interview with an Adult Admissions Adviser.
Many courses have limited places so please enquire as soon as possible. Following interview, the earliest you may enrol is mid-June.

Money Matters
Depending upon your circumstances, you may be able to study at a reduced price.

Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Thur 9am-7.30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9.30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.