Entry Requirements
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)
Duration
One year
Qualification
RSL Level 2 Diploma for Music Practitioners
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Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of industry professional DAW software, composition and sequencing.
Gain insight into the various software instrument types, their uses and their functions
Learn how to programme drum patterns, basslines and melodies.
Learn the structure of a range of musical styles.
Gain an understanding of recording studio hardware, including microphone types and audio interfaces, and learn how to edit and process the recorded material.
Develop practice plans to develop on their chosen instruments, and develop keyboard skills to aid their compositions.
Explore the structure of the music industry, giving them an opportunity to start understanding their potential and place within the business.
Modules
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)
GOLIVE - SKILLS FOR WORK, SKILLS FOR LIFE
GoLive is a core part of your study programme, developing your wider skills for work and life. We help you to reach your potential and find your path to the next big step, be that a degree, further training or the world of work.
MATHS AND ENGLISH
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Level 3 courses in music performance or technology, including Vocal Artist, Music Production or Music Performance. We also offer Games and Media courses, if you feel like exploring a different creative subject. Careers you can aim for include Professional Recording Artist and Performer, Session Musician, Songwriter, Sound Engineer and Music Mixer and Masterer.
Fees and Funding
MANCHESTER 16-18*
FREE
MANCHESTER 19+*
£0 – £1,287
ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 16-18*
FREE
ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 19+
£0 – £4,425
Partners
Condense
Creative UK
Fnatic
Latitude
Renderman
Royal Albert Hall
UK Music
Wild Paths
