Practical Vs Theory
Course overview
Specialise in music production, sound design, acoustics, audio engineering, recording studio practice and music business. Experience the music production process from beginning to end including planning recording sessions, learning audio engineering techniques as well as mixing and mastering recorded music. You will also gain practical skills through industry based projects using sound design, recording, production and live sound reinforcement with embedded music business practice with the opportunity to work with our infinity record label and radio station.
Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above including English and maths.
Alternatively a Merit in a relevant Level 2 Diploma, and a GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths, or a pass for functional skills Level 2 English and Maths.<?xml:namespace prefix = “o” ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />
This course requires an interview/informal chat before a place can be offered, and before your interview you will need to submit an audition.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.
One of the ways we do this is through a very effective ‘6 weeks to success programme’ that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to):
- Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks — subject to course availability
- Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy / too hard — subject to course availability
- One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well
A Merit in your first year is required to enter the second year Extended Diploma.
Our course enquiries and admissions team can be contacted at enquiries@stamford.ac.uk should you have any further questions.
Potential Future Career
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to study music degrees at university. You could also progress to careers such as a Song Writer, Performer, Recording Artist, Musical Director, Musical Arranger, Music Teacher, Live Events Manager. You will study the following units/projects:
Composing & Recording Project
Auditioning Skills (Battle of the Bands)
Studio Practice
Progression Project
Schools Tour
Sound for Media
Specialist Subject
Final Major Project
You will also have the opportunity to perform at local music venues and events.
Course Content
You will study the following units:
- Live Events
- Recording Project
- Production Project
- Specialist Study
- Progression Project
- Sound for Media
- Live Sound and Events Management
- Final Major Project
My course has encouraged me to get out into the industry where I’ve made contacts, and am now touring the country with Status Quo!
