Commercial Music Production
Entry requirements
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
About this course
The BA (Hons) Commercial Music Production degree aims to equip you with the skills, knowledge and confidence to succeed in this industry.
The degree will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of music production, including the use of specialist software and hardware. You will learn how to create and refine you own tracks and work collaboratively with other artists and producers. You will also gain an understanding of the business side of the industry, developing skills in marketing, promotion and licensing.
The course will be taught in small classes, by experienced lecturers who have worked in the industry and have a breadth of knowledge in music production. Our state-of-the-art facilities will provide you with access to industry-standard equipment, ensuring that you have the practical skills needed to succeed.
Upon completing the degree, you will be well-equipped to enter the music industry as music producers, sound engineers, artists, or in various other roles. Alternatively, you may choose to continue their studies at postgraduate level, specialising further in a chosen area of interest.
Overall, this degree offers a unique opportunity for you to develop your creativity, technical ability, and business acumen in order to become successful in your chosen creative area. With a global demand for high-quality music continuing to rise, you will have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in this exciting industry.
Modules
Level 4:
The first year of study on the BA (Hons) Music Production course focusses on gaining a detailed working understanding of music production hardware and software both in the studio and in the use of DAWs. Building a strong foundation of core research, theory and music production skills and exploring different employment pathways within the sector will prepare you for more complex study at Level 5.
The Creative Industries
Music Theory in Practice
Studio Recording Techniques
Electronic Music Production Techniques
Songwriting Techniques
Mixing Techniques
Level 5:
Year two, is predominantly focused on further developing the skills attained in year one and applying these to more complex and demanding projects. At this stage you will have the opportunity to undertake specific production work relating to a project pathway of your choosing. Research and focused career planning are introduced at this stage, enabling you to specialise for a range of production pathways and career goals.
Personal Project
Advanced Music and Mastering
Sound Design
Specialist Subject Report
Level 6:
Year three is focused on challenging skills and preparing for employment. You will produce a professional body of work and are expected to be developing a network to support employment. All prior learning will be challenged as you undertake experimental approaches to production whilst pursuing and developing your own commercial identity.
Professional Project
Dissertation
Sonic Arts
Self-promotion and Marketing
Assessment methods
A range of assessment methodologies are utilised and designed to enable you to explore your chosen discipline and interests, to support your career aspirations and professional networks.
Assessment methods include both formative and summative submissions. The formative assessments focus on practical application and development, in the main, providing opportunities to refine and develop content to incorporate into the summative assessments.
Summative assessments include composition portfolios, studio productions and Foley and sound design, in addition to academic presentations, written assessment, analytical and practical examinations.
Tuition fees
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West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus
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