Music Production
Entry requirements
A level
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GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C (4) or higher in Maths and English Language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
PLEASE NOTE This course is available only for direct entry in to the third and final year (Level 6).
- Are you an aspiring DJ or electronic music producer looking to enhance your skills? Or are you an aspiring studio engineer with a passion for recording bands and artists alongside mixing live sound events? This degree will provide you with the knowledge and skills to produce, mix and master music. As a student you will gain a deep knowledge of music production and cover topics like Electronic Music Production, Audio Production, Synthesis and Sound Design, Studio and Venue Acoustics, and Sound Experimentation. Our hands-on course is designed to give you a true understanding of what it’s like to work in the industry. This degree has been developed to meet demand from industry. You will have access to 10 recording studios, an in-house record label and our gig space The Venue. Our work experience team will support you to build a strong portfolio through work placements. This year music students had the chance to hold their own events at World Quarters, The Cut and Emporium as well as play festivals like Radio One’s Big Weekend. Guest lectures provide masterclasses and talks to our students, and this year we were joined by artists like SKANTIA, Chris Cue and Andy Lee from Loop Masters, as well as top producer Mark Jenkins from Hot Creations.
Modules
Year One (Core): Production Analysis • Industry Studies Electronic Music Pathway: • Electronic Music Production • DJ Technology in Performance • Intro to Synthesis and Sound Design • MIDI and Analogue Devices • Electronic Music Techniques Music Technology, Production and Sound Engineering pathway: • Audio Production • Sound Reinforcement • Industry Practice • Cable and Connection Technologies • Studio and Venue Acoustics Year Two (Core): Project Planning • Creative Project Electronic Music Pathway: • Remixing • Events Planning • Modular Synthesis • Music Theory for Electronic Musicians • Audio Recording for Electronic Musicians Music Technology, Production and Sound Engineering pathway • Advanced Audio/Media Production • Advanced Live Audio Production • Sound Experimentation • Project Electronics • Rigging for Entertainment Industry -OR- Music Theory for Producers Year Three (Core): Career planning and Entrepreneurship • Research and Production Project Electronic Music Pathway: • Live Electronic Music • Electronic Music for Creative Media Music Technology, Production and Sound Engineering pathway • Applied Audio Techniques • Post Production Techniques
Assessment methods
The degree is taught through: • Practical sessions • Tutorials • Lectures • Group work • Guest lectures • Experience of work. Students are assessed through: • Demonstration of skills • Application of skills • Portfolio • Project • Creative reports • Research portfolio
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Newcastle College University Centre
Music and Performance/Production Arts
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