Full Time BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology (Course Code: 2164)

MODE OF STUDY FT
FE LEVEL 3
DURATION 2 years
START DATE(S) September
DAY(S)/TIME(S) OFFERED Students can expect to be involved in learning activities across most days of the week between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
TOTAL FEE
TOTAL OVERSEAS FEE
ADDITIONAL COSTS There will be some additional expenses for materials and visits
AWARDING/VALIDATION BODY Edexcel/London Qualifications
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants will have met one of the following entry requirements and attended a successful interview with satisfactory references providing information on behaviour, punctuality and attendance:

4 GCSEs at grades A* - C; or
GNVQ Intermediate in Performing Arts; or
BTEC First Certificate/Diploma in a related subject; or
Other recognised UK/Overseas related FE Level 2 awards.
PROGRAMME CONTENT/STRUCTURE
Consisting of 18 units, this course will provide a solid foundation in the skills and techniques needed by those students who wish to train for professional work as musicians or producers in the studio and live situations. The Music Technology programme will develop skills in music production and recording; it also includes a focus on live performance and composition. The practical work will relate to a range of equipment used in both the studio and in live situations and there will be both studio projects and professional level performances to be undertaken as part of an practical, vocational programme. The course can accomodate instrumentalists and vocalists and the students' individual development in these areas is addressed as part of the course. Students will also study the theory and information related to music, accoustics and the physics of sound, electronics and the mechanics of the music industry.

In addition to studying Basic Skills the subjects covered include:

Audio Engineering;
Computer Music Systems;
Improvising Music;
Introduction to Acoustics;
Listening Skills;
Operating Live Sound;
Music Sequencing and Software;
Music and Society;
Music Performance Techniques;
Music Technology in Performance;
Sound Creation and Manipulation;
Creating & Marketing a Music Product / Major Project;
The Freelance World for Musicians;
Composing Music;
Popular Music in Practice;
Music sequencing;
Sound recording techniques; and
The Music Industry.


PROGRESSION/CAREERS OPPORTUNITIES
Progression to HE/ Level 4 study at university or specialist music institution
ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE coursework and FMP practical examination