NC Urban/Electronic Music Production

NC Urban/Electronic Music Production

Course Aims:
This course provides broad based training in the composition and performance of contemporary dance music, encompassing the use of turntables, MIDI, sampling, recording, promotion and DJ skills. The course involves learning industry software tools such as audio sequencers Logic, and production software Reason and Digidesign Pro Tools.

Course Content:
Turntable Skills
Music Programming
Music Sequencing
Scratch Mixing
Music Analysis
Sound Engineering
Keyboard Skills
Studio Recording
Promotion & Management
Genre Analysis

Progression Opportunities:
Successful completion will allow entry to the HNC/D Sound Production course. Entry to other HNC/Ds within the school will be subject to interview.

Career Potential:
Successful completion will act as an excellent introduction to a career in music production, promotion and DJing. In most cases, for industry level skills, it is recommended that candidates will enrol on the HN level courses.

Course Assessment:
Assessment is on a continuous basis where each module is broken down into separate performance criteria. The main emphasis of the course is on practical assessment however certain modules are project/research based and are assessed through submitted written work.