Higher National Diploma in Creative Music Technology – Level 5

• What will be studied

  The following modules will be studied (subject to change):

   

  Year 1 Modules

  • Creative Software Techniques
  • Creative Synthesis Techniques
  • Compositional Techniques
  • Recording Technology
  • The Music Industry
  • Marketing and Promotion for Musicians
  • Professional Development

  Applied Sound Principles

  Year 2 Modules

  • Advanced Music Production
  • Advanced Sound Engineering
  • Advanced Synthesis and Processing
  • Advanced Composing using Technology
  • Mixing and Mastering
  • Creative Research Project
  • Composing to a Brief
• What are the entry requirements?
  • A minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points.
  • Mature applicants (21 years and above) with suitable background and experience may be accepted without formal qualifications.
  • Subject to interview.
• Where does this course lead to?

  Many of our students progress on to our new Level 6 BA (Hons) Creative Industries Top-Up degree.

  Alongside this, many alumni go on to work in their chosen sector of the Creative Industries.

• What qualifications will be gained?

  Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Music (Production Pathway)

• How will this course be delivered?

  This programme is delivered solely at Kidderminster College across 3 days.

• How will I be assessed?

  You must complete all Units over the 2-year programme in order to achieve the full HND qualification.

  Module assessment is carried out in a variety of ways, including practical assessment, written essays and presentations.

• How to get a place?

  Apply online at KCHE Apply

• Other Information:

  It is possible to complete the first year to achieve a Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC).

• Exam Board:
  Pearson
• WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?

  Completion of this course can lead to a career in the following:

  • Music Composer
  • Music Producer
  • Sound Designer
  • Studio Engineer
  • DJ
  • Record Label Owner
  • A&R

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