Media Pack & Mobile Recording Studio

MEDIA PACK & MOBILE RECORDING STUDIO
As well as adequate blank & storage media to complete the course, Diploma student's also receive the following as part of their media pack:

• Apple MacBook 13" White 2.1GHz Intel Core 2 Duo/1GB
• Digidesign MBox 2 Mini
• Rode M3 mic
• M Audio Keyrig 25 Controller Keyboard
• Stand, lead and pop shield

Yes - these are yours to keep forever!

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Due to the intensive nature of this course the minimum age requirement for the Diploma is 18.

While there are no formal qualification requirements enrolment is subject to an interview with Alchemea’s College Registrar. If the Registrar has doubts regarding the prospective students suitability for the course then a College Director will hold a second interview. Phone interviews will take place where it is not possible for interviews to be carried out in person.

To strengthen applications we expect that candidates forward documentation to support qualifications and English language certificates.

If your application is successful we will also require 2 passport photographs, a copy of your passport (photo page) and for non-EU students, a copy of your student VISA.

COURSE GRADING
A 3 point grading scale is used - Fail/Pass/Distinction. Alchemea College refers exclusively to industry standards (see Employer Involvement) as the benchmark for Pass/Distinction, where Pass is suitable for work that would be acceptable in the industry, and Distinction is suitable for work that would be acceptable in the industry and shows flair and creativity beyond the basic requirements of the assignment brief. By ensuring that the course directly meets the requirements of employers, the course meets National Occupational Standards, as laid out by Creative and Cultural Skills, the Sector Skills Agency responsible for music.

STATEMENT OF LEVEL EQUIVALENCE
Although Alchemea is an independent college and the Diploma course has been developed independently by recording industry professionals, it is equivalent in all respects to a qualification at level 3 on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF), and the Qualifications Credit Framework (QCF), and meets (and in some cases exceeds) the definition of a ʻDiplomaʼ on the QCF. The facilities and resources available at Alchemea far exceed the requirements of a level 3 course, and would put many degree courses to shame.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Alchemea will endeavour not to discriminate, directly or indirectly, against students or potential students on the grounds of gender, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religious or political beliefs, disability, marital status or family circumstances, sexual orientation, age, ex-offender status, social class, HIV status or any other irrelevant criteria. Staff and students at all levels should treat one another with respect and courtesy.