Music Technology Level 3

Equivalent to three A Levels, this course will give you the skills you need for a career in contemporary studio production and professional live audio engineering.

Exploring both the practical and theoretical aspects of sound production, you will be utilising professional hardware and software including our SSL (Solid State Logic) Duality mixing desk (the only one of its kind in a UK further education college), Apple Macs with DAW software, including Pro Tools and Logic, and industry-standard recording studios, both analogue and digital. These resources prepare you for the level of professional equipment and standards you will encounter in the industry. You will take an in-depth look at audio requirements and take part in a wide variety of field trips to industry-related areas. This course is ideal for both school leavers and mature students who are interested in live audio engineering and studio production (including computer music production), and who would like to prepare for a higher education qualification in this exciting field. Your tutors are fully active in the music industry, ensuring you encounter the very latest practices.

Qualification BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Diploma in Music Technology

Duration Two years and practical work. All full-time students are required to study maths and English at the appropriate level. Please see page 6 for more details.

Entry Requirements • Five GCSE passes at grade 4 (grade C) or above, (including maths and English) or a Merit or above in the BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Music • Successful interview and initial assessment • You will need to demonstrate an enthusiasm for this subject area

Progression Progression routes shown are dependent on successful completion of qualifications and meeting entry criteria.

Study options may include: • Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Music Production

Employment options may include: • Live Sound Technician • Music Production Technician • Broadcast Technician • Record Company Employee (Business & Administration)

Course Content Topics you will cover include: • Live Sound • Studio Recording Techniques • Music and Sound for Media • Music Technology Project • Music Technology in Context • DAW Production • Music Technology Enterprise Opportunities • Creative Synthesis and Sampling • Composing Music • Remixing and Reworking • Music Technology in Performance • Mixing and Mastering Techniques • Studio Design and Acoustics • Commercial Music Production • Working and Developing as a Production Team

Assessment is continuous and industryrelated, with assignments, tests, projects You may also like... • Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Computing • Level 2 or Level 3 Certificate/Diploma in Engineering

Course Costs Please note, the costs given below are subject to change.

Aged 16-18 years There are no tuition or examination fees | Materials Fee £160

Aged 19 or over (at the start of the course) Different fees apply depending on your individual circumstances and prior qualifications. Please refer to page 18 for more details or telephone 0800 032 1986 to speak to somebody who will be able to help.

Did you know? After the successful completion of this course you can apply to the College’s Level 4 HNC/Level 5 HND in Music Production.

To find out more you can visit the higher education section of the website www.hlcollege.ac.uk