NCFE Music Technology

Audio Recording & Music Technology Courses

Develop skills in creating and producing music using industry standard software packages. These short courses give a valuable introduction to music technology and/or audio recording plus you'll get valuable knowledge on how to operate in the music industry.

NCFE Music Technology (Access To BTEC Music Technology)

This project based course is an introduction to all aspects of music technology from creating tracks using Apple Logic 8 to preparing for employment in the music industry. Individuals will undertake a number of practical projects to develop their skills in the areas of sequencing, mixing and digital audio sampling. There will also be written assignments covering Health and Safety, Employment and others. This is a wide-ranging course and is an ideal preparation for BTEC Music Technology.

Course content includes

Sequencing, composing, recording, mixing, microphone placement, digital audio, sampling, use of a mixing desk, health and safety practices, gaining employment, musicology, studio design.

Qualification

NCFE Level 2 Award In Music Technology (Sequencing)

Course Length

2 days per week for 12 weeks (daytime / 90 hours)

Software Used

Apple Logic 8; Recycle

Study Method

Practical Tasks; Project Work; Written Assignments

Suitable For

Intermediate students with a functional knowledge of Logic Pro or a similar software package.

Entry Requirements

At least 16 years old on 31st August 2009. Must be computer literate.

Dates

Course Code: RT91MT02
Start date - 05 January 2010
End date - 24 February 2010

Course Code: RT91MT03
Start date - 06 April 2010
End date - 16 June 2010

Course Fees - ensuring that you pay the lowest fees

Standard Fee

The standard course fee is 300 GBP. To be eligible for the standard fee you must:
• Be aged 16 and over
• Currently reside in the UK
• Have resided in UK for at least 3 years

If you are not eligible for the standard fee, you will have to pay the full cost of the course.

Concessionary Fee

You will only have to pay 15 GBP to register for the course, if you fulfil the residency criteria above and at least one of the following applies to you.
• Job Seekers Allowance
• Asylum seekers or refugees in receipt of the equivalent of income tested benefit
• Income support
• Housing Benefit
• Council Tax Benefit
• Working Tax Credit with a household income of less than 15,050 GBP
• The unwaged dependents of those listed above