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)
Learn to use industry professional software and music sequencing techniques; the tools used by professionals within the music technology industries, underpinned by the theory and science of sound and music.
Gain a broad understanding of various forms of audio effects and sound manipulation tools, and learn sound design fundamentals, such as the basics of synthesis and sampling.
Develop your composition skills by exploring different styles and production techniques, and develop your use of rhythm and musical layering through the creation of tracks using sequencer software.
Build your understanding of critical music listening and analysis, potential career routes and income streams, and how to promote and market yourself or your products.
Explore the skills and knowledge applicable to all working musicians: technical skills such as composition and arrangement to help turn your ideas into music; and an understanding of music theory, strengthened by the exploration of key musical elements and critical analysis, focusing on the music you love.
Develop employability skills through our industry and marketing seminars helping you to develop your understanding of how to sustain a successful career; and developing business, organisational and collaborative skills that will enable you to forge a path in the creative industries.
Build your academic skills, such as research techniques and critical thinking, affording you the option of studying at university level in the future.
Curate a body of work that demonstrates your ability as a producer, composer and/or sound engineer.
Learn how to use music production tools to mix and master music by other musicians and artists, as well as your own.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
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
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster. You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Typical career paths include:
- Producer
- Composer (TV/Adverts/Film)
- DJ/ Performing Artist
- Sound Designer
- Mix Engineer
- Runner (e.g. Post Production/ Studio)
- Foley
- Mastering Engineer
- Live Sound / Studio Engineer
- Programming Presets and Sample Pack Producer
- Orchestration Mock-Ups
- Work within Publishing/Distribution
- Sync Licensing
- Music Publishing
- Music Teacher/ Tutor
- Reviews/Journalism
- Product Design/DSP
- Social Media Marketer
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.
APPRENTICESHIP PROGRESSION ROUTES
Progression routes: Assistant Audio/Recording Engineer, Mixing Engineer – learn more
Partners
Condense
Creative UK
Latitude
Renderman
Royal Albert Hall
UK Music
