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Music Technology BTEC Subsidiary Diploma Level 3 (Sept '12)
Course code: B0979
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: BTEC National Certificate
Starting and ending month: September to July
Course duration: 36 weeks
Time of day: All day
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College East
Course aims:
In this exciting and fast moving industry you will develop a detailed background knowledge with practical experience in different aspects of music production. You will learn the techniques associated with the recording, composition and manipulation of sound and music. Music Technology combines creativity and current advances in computer music and digital recording to provide a comprehensive education and training for students with an interest in both.
This creative course will provide you with the skills to gain employment in the Music, Media and the Entertainment industry reflecting the needs for skilled practitioners in areas such as: music production, sound
engineering, multimedia, sound for film and video, radio, voice and theatre production.
To find out more about our Music department follow the link
www.ccb.ac.uk/public/college-life/music
Course content:
The course is taught with lectures and demonstrations and through practical work. Practical work concentrates on simple tasks done to high standards and covers a broad aspect of engineering skills including use of microphones, digital audio editing techniques, computer sequencing and includes continual and extensive ear training and assessment.
Core units include
Creating a Music Product
Music Sequencing
Sound Recording Techniques
Planning a Music Recording
The Sound and Music Industry
Unit Specialist units
Analogue and Digital Audio Principles
Audio Engineering
Computer Music Systems
Concert Production and Staging
DJ Performance and Technology
Introduction to Acoustics
Listening Skills for Musicians
Music and Society
Music and Sounds for Multimedia
Music Sequencing
Music Technology in Performance
Operating Live Sound
Sound Creation and Manipulation
Sound Recording Techniques
Special Subject Investigation
The Functional Music Keyboard
The Music Freelance World
Working with Music Notation Software Packages
Facilities for students:
Industry Standard Music Production studios
Apple Mac suite
Rehearsal Rooms
Music Booths
Assessment: You are continually assessed through written and practical assignments. There is no final examination. You are required to pass all units to complete the course.
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Entry Requirements:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or better or an equivalent level 2 qualification (eg BTEC or City & Guilds).
Interview for entry: Interview required
Interview preparation:
CD/DVD of music or audition at interview
Progression and links:
After successfully completing this course you may wish to progress onto a Music Production Degree.
Alternatively, you could seek employment within the music industry including:
- Live sound engineering
- Studio engineer
- Music Production
- Music Publishing
- Music Promotion
- Record Companies
- Music composer/performer
Academic Centre:
CPFA - Performing Arts
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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Further information: This course includes opportunities for you to develop your English, Maths and/or ICT skills, as appropriate.
Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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