Entry Requirements
Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)
Duration
One Year
Qualification
RSL Level 2 Diploma
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Develop an understanding of the fundamentals of industry professional DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software and the basics of sequencing.
Gain insight into the various software instrument types, their uses and their functions.
Explore the structure of the music industry, giving you an opportunity to start understanding your potential and place within the business.
Learn how to program drum patterns, basslines and melodies, and learn the structure of a range of musical styles.
Gain an understanding of recording studio hardware, including microphone types and their usage, studio cabling and mixing consoles.
Learn how to run basic recording sessions, and edit the captured material.
Work as part of a small team to stage a small musical event of your design.
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 in Music Production, Studio & Live Sound, Event Production or a performance related course. We also offer Games and Media courses, if you feel like exploring a different creative subject.
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
