What does the course include?

The course aims to produce a competent music technology specialist, commonly known in the music recording industry as a programmer, or a product specialist in the music/recording equipment distribution or retail industry.

The course includes the following modules:

Year 1

• Creative Arts Research Skills
• Music In Context
• Audio Electronics
• Computer Music Systems
• Music Studio Production
• Music Technology
• Principles of Musical Sound
• Studio Recording and Engineering

Year 2

• Critical Music Listening
• Preparation, Process and Production in the Creative Arts
• Acoustics
• Live Sound for Small Venues
• Live Sound System and Specification and Operation
• The Music Business in the 21st Century
• Sound Creation and Manipulation
• Music Electronics and Maintenance

A number of City of Westminster College Music Production students got an exclusive behind the scenes opportunity at Rammstein's recent gig at the O2. Read about it here.

What do I need to get onto it?

You need to be at least seventeen years of age with four GCSEs at Grade C AND one A level, or an equivalent qualification (e.g. BTEC National Diploma, or GNVQ Advanced Level 3 in an appropriate subject) for the HND year 1.

You will then progress to the HND year 2 programme. You will be asked for some written work so that your academic written level can be assessed. Mature applicants without formal qualifications will be considered on their individual merit. As much practical material, be it creative or technical, should be collated into a form of show-reel or portfolio. This will give admission tutors a clearer idea of music technology ability and in turn helps us provide a greater learner experience.

All suitably qualified applicants (including those who expect to gain the necessary qualifications in June) will be interviewed. The interview will be formal and likely either 1:1 with the course leader of 2 members of the course team. It will take approximately 30-45 minutes. You will be asked to explain and describe any previous sound and music technology experience you have gained, inclusive of any relevant industry experience. You may also be asked to complete a piece of research and written work. This will allow tutors to correctly assess your ability and skills at levels 4 and 5, which are necessary for studying on the programme.

The Interview Process

The interview will be formal and likely either 1:1 with the course leader of 2 members of the course team. It will take approximately 30-45 minutes. You will be asked to explain of describe previous musical and music technology experiences. Any relevant industry experience and based on grades, experience and proven ability including examples of previous work may be asked to complete a piece of research and written work. This will allow tutors to correctly asses ability and skills at levels 4 and 5 necessary for studying on the programme.

How is the course assessed?

Coursework and continual assessment, practical assessment tasks and where possible – work based opportunities.

Where does it lead?

This course is specifically designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills and experience they need to begin a career in the music and sound industry, or alternatively to progress on to the final year of a relevant degree course.

Awarding Body

EdExcel

Course specification link:

http://www.edexcel.com/quals/hn/pa/mpmp/Pages/default.aspx

Accommodation

The College does not have in-house accommodation but the student advisory service can assist in support with accommodation

Where is it based?

This course is delivered at the Paddington Green Campus where there are spacious rooms including recording studio, digital production rooms and analogue audio production rooms.

For further information and to apply

If you wish to apply for this course, please do so by via UCAS, the UCAS reference for this course is W37L. 

If you need help before choosing your course, please contact Jamie O'Hara at jamie.o'hara@cwc.ac.uk or our Information Centre or come along to one of our Open days.

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