This programme is designed to give you a solid base for work in the dynamic music industry as a creative music technician, producer, recording artist or allow progression to a higher-level course.

Within the course you will study a range of classes to assist you in the building the skills for you to create a versatile portfolio of work. You will engage with digital composition, mixing and mastering, live sound, studio recording and work on projects to help develop your creativity throughout the course. You will learn to use Logic and other DAWs in our music production suite.

Alongside the practical work, you will explore the theory, ideas and practitioners that underpin the industry, helping you deepen your understanding and develop as a reflective creative professional. You will evaluate your own work, analyse performances and complete written assignments that connect directly to your practical experiences.

In addition to your main programme, you will engage in activities to develop your English, maths and employability skills. If you have not yet achieved a Grade 4 in English or maths, you will automatically be enrolled in GCSE resits. This course does not offer Function Skills English or maths as part of our programme of study.

You will complete the UAL Diploma in your first year and continue to the Extended Diploma in your second year.

Music Production Level 3 may include:

• Sound Recording
• Music Production
• Audio Engineering
• Live Sound Operation
• Mixing and Mastering
• Music for Media

As well as specialist units in music technology there are a number of units, such as Listening Skills and Music Theory, which are designed to facilitate students’ musical development.

• 5 GCSEs (9-4) including English (or Level 2 Functional Skills equivalent), or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 2 qualification
• An interview with a portfolio of relevant experience.

Candidates are expected to be able to demonstrate some prior experience of either music software sequencing or sound recording. This could be a portfolio of tracks they have produced either on USB stick, your phone or online.

The course carries 168 UCAS points and prepares you for entrance to higher education courses such as Degree programmes in Music at Vocational College and University. Around 90% of our students progress to higher education.

Many learners progress onto Music Degree programmes at universities and colleges such as BIMM University (Brighton and London Campuses), ICMP – The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance, Leeds Conservatoire, Point Blank Music School and SAE Institute and Guildhall.

A career in music might focus on education, composing and arranging for film, television, studio engineering, live sound engineering, producing, management and administration or on a range of opportunities in the publishing and retail sectors.

Facilities include

• Professional Concert Hall
• 2 Recording Studios
• Music Production Suite
• 10 Practice Rooms with pianos
• Dedicated Band/Rehearsal Rooms
• Live Recording Studio
• Large Teaching Spaces

What to Prepare?

Please bring examples of your music production work. This could include compositions, tracks, recordings, etc. You are expected to be able to demonstrate some prior experience of either music software sequencing or sound recording. This could be a portfolio of tracks they have produced either on USB stick, your phone or online.

As part of the interview process, you will be asked about your experience in using music technology and your reasons for potentially wanting to build a career in the music industry. You may also be asked some technical and music theory questions.