The Course

UCAS code: J931

Our course equips you with the skills, knowledge and understanding to forge a career as a music producer. The course is led by a lecturing team, many of whom continue to work professionally at the highest levels of the music industry. Throughout your studies, you will be taking advantage of our extremely well resourced recording studio complex which includes 30 soundproofed studios. The studios and computer teaching areas are equipped with Pro Tools, Logic Pro, Cubase, as well as other industry-standard software packages such as Ableton, CS3, Sibelius and MAX/MSP.

The assessments are designed to not only reflect the current practices in music production but also to introduce you to a variety of working methods providing you with a usable portfolio of works and a relevant CV.

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Course Content

The course contains a core of the following which you can augment with our specialised option modules:

• Studio Recording – recording live musicians and producing finished recordings
• Computer Based Production – sequencing on a variety of software platforms
• Sound Design – understanding the parameters of sound
• Multimedia and AV Production – producing sound for visual material
• Acoustics – the physics of sound and sound treatment
• Studio Maintenance – how to maintain and improve your studio
• Live Sound Engineering – how to engineer sound systems for music concerts
• Music Industry – how the music business works
• Career Development – how to open up vocations for yourself in music

Progression/Career Path

This course provides you with a solid understanding of music technology and production techniques, preparing you for application to our BA (Hons) Music Production top-up Degree and a career in the music industry. Recent ex students have gone on to careers in studio engineering, live sound, computer games sound and a couple to the top of the charts.

Entry Requirements

Individual offers may vary. Students should meet one of the following criteria. This can be discussed further at interview:
A relevant National Diploma or relevant A2 Levels with an overall Merit Profile or suitable industry experience
Interview You will need the following for interview:

• A good reference or college report
• A portfolio of work demonstrating a range of musical productions

What Past Students Say

“The Music Production course is structured so you can do what you want to do. You have the freedom to choose your own path and to specialise your skills. The equipment is all top industry-standard with a good selection of software, microphones and outboard.”
Stan Critchley, (FDA Music Production Year 2)

Applications

Applications are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) quoting institution code: N41 and Institution code name: NBRK

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Further Details

If you would like further information about this course or any other courses offered by Northbrook College please contact 0845 155 60 60