Music Technology

Level 2

This course allows you to develop a broad understanding of music production and studio engineering.

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

Three young men performing together in front of a green screen.

Two people using a mixing desk

A band performing

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Two people recording in a music studio

A group of people working at computers with MIDI keyboards

A female working at a computer with a MIDI keyboard

A band performing on stage

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Three or more GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including English (Language or Literature)

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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

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

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