Full Time BTEC National Diploma Music Technology

Full Time BTEC National Diploma Music Technology

COURSE TITLE: BTEC National Diploma Music Technology
COURSE CODE: 1b128-09
DAYS & TIMES: Various during the week

WHAT'S IT ALL ABOUT?
This course is run in conjunction with Soar Valley Music Centre.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?
Core Units

Sound Recording Techniques
Listening Skills
Creating and Marketing a Music Product
Planning a Music Recording
The Sound and Music Industry

Plus optional specialised units including:

Music and sounds for multimedia
Audio engineering workshop skills
Computer technology for music
DJ technology and performance
Music technology in performance
Sound creation and manipulation
Music sequencing

The College is committed to you studying for national qualifications in Maths, English and ICT within your vocational course. This will help you get the most out of your work, education and everyday life.

WHAT ARE MY COMMITMENTS?
You will need to attend classes for approximately 17 hours per week and have a high level of motivation and commitment. In addition you will need to spend 10 - 15 hours per week on coursework at home or in college.

WHAT WILL I ACHIEVE?
The qualification gained is BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology.

You will also complete a programme of Functional Skills in English, Maths and ICT. These Functional Skills are an essential requirement for employment progression, higher education and other further education courses.

WHAT WILL IT COST ME?
1b128-09 Course fees 0 16-18 year olds, 646(19) 19 years and over

1b128-09 2nd year fees 0 16-18 year olds, 418(23) 19 years and over

Course fees are payable on enrolment. Costs shown in brackets are for those on income-based benefits. Refunds are not normally available.

WHAT ADDITIONAL COSTS ARE THERE?
The course requires learners to undertake some visits and the purchase of additional production materials. Whilst the cost of these may be as much as 150, they are an integral part of the course.
Students will be provided with a 'kit list' of items they will have to purchase.

WHAT CAN I DO AFTERWARDS?
There is an opportunity to progress onto University studying for a Music related degree or employment related to the vocational option.