Music Production BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

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Amplify your music career with this specialist programme. This course emphasises the use of technology to capture, manipulate, and produce your very own music. You’ll explore specialist areas including live sound, sound recording, sequencing, mixing, mastering, and composition. You’ll also gain a comprehensive understanding of music software and how to use it.

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Who is this course for?

If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.

Units / Modules

Year 1 :

  • B4 Studio recording
  • B5 Creating musical material through production
  • B6 Music technology and live events
  • C7 Planning a career in the industry

Year 2 :

  • D8 Using development plans to refine skills
  • D9 Producing a personal project
  • D10 Using material for self-promotion and networking
  • E11 Undertaking a defined technical project role
  • E12 Using creative collaboration to develop a project
  • E13 Producing a collaborative project

Benefits / Skills

  • Use industry standard music software for different purposes.
  • Develop an understanding of live sound and how it differs from recorded sound.
  • Gain production and music technology enterprise opportunities.
  • Utilise professional techniques for studio recording.
  • Entry Requirements

    Five GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths.

    Career Progression

    Progression may include degree level study, conservatoire study, or relevant employment.

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    Course Details

    Duration

    1 year Diploma

    1 year Top-up Extended Diploma

    Study Type

    Full time

    Start Date

    09/09/2024

    Course Code

    73872-01

    Course Fee (16-18)

    No fee

    Course Fee (Adult)

    £2,882   You may be entitled to support with fees. Click here for more info.

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