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
Immerse yourself in the art of composition, production, and recording. Develop your musical abilities as you refine your songwriting and producing skills. Create practice plans tailored to your chosen instrument, including keyboard and software controllers for aspiring producers.
Master the art of audio recording and editing using Logic Pro X.
Experiment through creative, self-designed projects. Explore performance groups, bands, compositions, and productions that align with your artistic vision. These hands-on experiences refine your skills and showcase your musical identity.
Navigate the finer details of the music industry, unraveling where and how revenue is generated. Analyse the works of fellow artists, explore their influence on your unique sound, and grasp the evolution of music styles influenced by technology and history.
Collaborate with your fellow classmates to plan and execute music events. This real-world experience sharpens your organisational and teamwork skills.
Work with tutors to develop your study skills and nurture your personal health, growth, and readiness for further education.
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.
STUDENT BENEFITS
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
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