Creative Music Industry

The music technology course enables learners to develop practical skills in all aspects of the music production process. Learners will be able to complete full music production cycles, starting from initial creative production processes and taking their music through the mixing and mastering stages to create complete musical products. Learners will develop technical skills, as well as effective planning and project organisation through a course centred around practical music-making. The course addresses both the in-the-box and out-of-the-box aspects of music production, from managing the signal path and setting up microphones for recording sessions to MIDI programming and sequencing skills. The skills developed over the course of the two years will enable learners to be comfortable in a wide range of music production environments and equip them with tools needed to make music independently, pursue music at a Higher Education level or seek employment within the music industry.

To align with the practical nature of the course, learners are assessed through coursework sessions at regular intervals, promoting opportunities for progressive development and mastery of key skills across the two years. These skills are also supplemented through the music department's collaboration with local projects supporting young artists' development and opportunities to engage with local employers in the music industry, providing students with a range of opportunities to explore the multitude of potential roles they can pursue in music.

Course Essentials