Music Production

Level 3

This course provides you with a solid foundation in the latest music technology, and prepares you for your future in industry.

Entry Requirements

At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English

Duration

Two Years

Qualification

RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners (Technology)

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Learn the tools, theories and science of sound used in the music tech industry.

Understand dynamic processors, equalisers, effects processors and more. 

Learn sound design fundamentals, including sound synthesis, sampling and resampling. 

Develop your compositional skill by exploring different styles and production techniques.

Gain robust knowledge of the structure of the music industry, including marketing methods, revenue streams and career building.

Build a body of work and portfolio, which will demonstrate your ability as producers and composers. 

Mix and master music by other musicians and artists, as well as your own. 

Work with performers to develop studio engineering and recording techniques.

Hone your academic skills, including research techniques and critical thinking, to get you ready for university.

Modules

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A band performing on stage

A female working at a computer with a MIDI keyboard

Two people working at a music mixing desk

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A recording studio with musical equipment around the room including drums, conga drums and a pop filter

A male wearing over-ear headphones, working at DJ decks

A person working at a music mixing desk

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English

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

We offer a variety of ME courses at different levels of ability from starter levels all the way up to GCSE, that are tailored to suit your needs and progression route. to find out if you qualify for Maths and English, learn more here.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

Move onto our Level 4 in Artist Development, a creative degree or into industry. Finishing both years of this course can generate up to 168 UCAS points, or the equivalent of three A* grades at A Level. Careers you can aim for include Music Producer, Music Mixer and Masterer, Sound Engineer, Musician.

Fees and Funding

MANCHESTER 16–18*

FREE

MANCHESTER 19+*

£0 – £4,670

ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 16–18*

FREE

ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 19+

£0 – £4,670

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