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BTEC First Diploma In Music

Course Code [FDLFDPA1]
Level 2
Course Length 1 Year
Students

What qualifications/experience do I need?

Normally four GCSEs at grade D-G or relevant Level 1 qualification. Applicants will need to prove ability at Level 2 via interview and essay.

What will I study?

This course (equivalent to GCSEs) is taught by practising industry professionals using the colleges extremely well equipped recording studio complex. It provides an excellent introduction to music technology and production and would suit students who are interested in recording, engineering and programming in the music industry. 
The course focuses heavily on music technology and covers:

  • The Music Business- Record companies, royalties and publishing, how to make money and keep it!
  • Sequencing- You will use quality PC’s to create and edit music using the industry standard software package- Cubase.
  • Recording – You will have classroom based theory lessons as well ‘hands on‘ practical recording sessions in one of our quality recording studios.
  • Music Theory- An introduction to notation, including scales and chords using Cubase as the tool.
Production Project- This is a double unit and will involve investigating and planning for a CD release.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is continual and is through competion of set tasks, written evaluations, presentations and completion of project work.

What can I do afterwards?

Students can prgress onto the National Diploma in Music Technology or the National Diploma in Music Practice (Popular Music) courses.