Creative Music Producer Diploma Level 2

This is a vocational course for those wishing to gain experience in music production techniques. It is a practical course with an emphasis on creativity and production techniques used in all modern music genres. This includes hip hop, rock, UK urban music, dance and many other sub-genres linked to digitally produced music.

The course offers you a broad introduction into the world of a music producer/artist.

You will be taught by current and ex-industry professionals, covering a wide range of digitally produced music. You will also complete work experience and visits to local music venues to further develop your knowledge. It would be advantageous to play an instrument but this is not essential. You will also engage in GEM and GAP activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills. You will also take the Silver Arts Award as part of your programme.

The Creative Music Producer Diploma is predominantly a practical course with most work being completed in sessions. However, it is useful for you to have software at home to practice production techniques. If a student also plays an instrument, this is an advantage but not a necessity.

Course Content
Creative Music Producer Diploma Level 2 units include:

• Studio Recording


• Remixing and Sampling


• Creative Production


• Music Business and Promotion

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs (grades A*-E) or satisfactory results in a relevant Level 1 qualification, and an interview with a portfolio of relevant experience. Candidates must be able demonstrate some prior experience of either music or music technology. This could be a portfolio of tracks they have produced either on CD/DVD or online.

What can I do next?
Career Opportunities

The music industry is one of this country’s major employers and opportunities for work in this field extend much further than performing. This course is designed to lead towards work in the studio, composition, retail and management sides of the industry.

Course Progression

Successful students could progress onto the Extended Diploma in Music Technology or the Extended Diploma in Music (Popular Music).

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.