Introduction
If you’re a budding musician, singer or producer, these courses will give you the skills and understanding you need to launch a successful career.
You will have access to state of the art technology and equipment including a professional recording studio, rehearsal ‘pods’, MAC editing suites and the latest digital image and audio recording equipment. You will also be encouraged to make use of the stunning performance venue, The Hexagon Theatre, to showcase your work and develop your skills.
You will gain industry experience working with guest speakers and bands to improve your skills and take part in shows, competitions and performances. Your tutors are all experienced in the industry in which you want to work, so understand the balance of theoretical understanding and real-life experience and expectations which will help prepare you for university study and work in the subject you have selected.
Students have gone on to all sorts of exciting things from traineeship with the BBC and to working in radio and creating original music. Many also progress from the level 3 courses to university including studying Popular Music and Production at Manchester College and Music Production at Bolton University.
Music with Technology BTEC Level 3
Full time > 1-2 years
General information
This course is for students who have some experience producing music, playing a musical instrument or singing and want to develop their skills and techniques as a musician and/or music producer. The course combines performance and production skills with creativity, using advances in computer music and digital recording technology to produce compositions for commercial release. In addition students will have a broad insight into to the music business with input from lecturers who are experienced musicians and visiting industry practitioners.
Who is the course for?
The course is suitable for school leavers and adults who would like a career in the music industry or go into higher education or who are progressing from a related level 2 programme.
What do I need to join the course?
You will need either:
- 5 GCSEs at grade A*-C including English
- BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music at Merit
You must have a commitment to your studies, have enthusiasm for the subject and proven interest in Music.
Who is the course contact for more information?
John Cunningham or Peter French, telephone 01524 66215 Ext.423.
For information, advice and guidance or to apply please phone Student Services on 01524 521237 or 0800 306 306.
Course Information Sheet
What alternative courses can I study?
