This course offers a pathway for those who want to create sound and music using digital technology, as opposed to the traditional, instrument-focused approach. As well as digital music production, you will explore wider music technology skills in studio recording and live events projects and gain valuable experience and skills in these lucrative sectors of the music industry. The course will consist of projects that develop your skills and understanding, before you are assessed in industry-focused, coursework-based assessments.  

The first year focuses on developing fundamental music technology skills in three main areas: DAW production, live events, and studio recording. DAW production will focus on developing your digital music production skills, such as MIDI input, audio editing, sound design, and using audio effects. Live events will focus on setting up, operating, and managing sound equipment as part of a production team for a real live music performance. Studio recording will focus on capturing professional multi-track recordings in a studio environment, including understanding microphone placements, capturing high-quality audio, working with an artist in the studio, and mixing a multi-track recording.  

The second year provides more autonomy and a chance to focus on specialist skills development for specific industry sectors and job roles. You will develop a professional portfolio of work by the end of self-directed projects that will help you start your first steps as a professional, or support you in your interviews for University courses.  

Module B Music Production Skills Development (B4 Studio recording, B5 Creating musical material through production, B6 Music technology and live events) 

Module C The Music Industry (C7 Planning a Career in the Industry)  

Module D Personal Music Profile (D8 Using development plans to refine skills, D9 Producing a personal project, D10 Using material for self-promotion and networking) 

Module E Collaborative Music Project (E11 Undertaking a defined technical project role, E12 Using creative collaboration to develop a project, E13 Producing a collaborative project) 

Progress to university courses including ‘Music Production’, ‘Creative Music Technology’, ‘Event Management’, or ‘Sound Engineering’. Industry careers include Studio Producing, Sound Designer, Audio Mixer, Composer, Sound Engineer, Rigger, or Stage Manager.