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Performing Arts / Creative Industries - Music

These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Art & Design field. Kidderminster College vocational art and design programmes are offered across a range of disciplines, including fine art, 3D, graphic design, textiles and photography. The will allow you to explore your creativity, learn new techniques and specialise in an area of your choice.

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Music Technology

Course Content

The course prepares learners for the environment of working with sound - practically, theoretically and creatively - using the latest technology currently available. The course is very much 'hands on' with a high degree of involvement with musicians, actors and dancers. Learners will also be supporting the many performances that take part within the department in highly responsible and creative roles - creating music or sound for shows and also acting as live balance engineers. Learners will use a variety of software including Cubase 5, Logic 8 and Pro Tools plus hardware including Tascam 48 channel digital mixers. Within the course you will learn about:



  • The Music Industry

  • Listening Skills

  • Sound Recording Techniques

  • Studio Production

  • Music in Context

  • Computer Technology and MIDI

  • Audio Engineering

  • Live Sound

  • Sound Creation and Manipulation

  • Keyboard Skills

  • Multi Media Production

  • Composition


You will have the opportunity to gain considerable practical experience using our excellent facilities which currently include a dedicated Apple Mac computer music suite and two custom designed professional 24 track digital recording studios.

Jobs and Careers

BTEC Extended Diplomas are valued by employers and Higher Education (Universities and colleges) Learners go into careers such as music management, teaching, performance, production, live sound engineer, studio engineer, multimedia engineer, composer, industry specialist.

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Course code: FT052
Section: Creative Industries
Progression routes: Successful learners could progress to HND or Degree courses in Music Technology or related disciplines. Some learners may progress directly into the industry.
Duration: Two years full time
Entry requirements: 4 GCSE passes at grade C or higher, of which one must be Mathematics.
Interview required: Yes
Fee: If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable - please check with Learner Services.
Additional costs / materials required: Visits and trips will incur additional costs. You will need headphones and digital memory sticks or hard drives to store your work.
Tutor contact: Jon Bates on 01562 512119 jbates@kidderminster.ac.uk
Qualifications gained: Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Music Technology
Awarding body: Edexcel BTEC
Examinations / assessment: Continuous assessment throughout the course.