Course level: 3
Course code: CP0014
01/09/2025
Want to learn cutting edge skills in music technology recording, sequencing and live sound?
The UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production is taught by highly experienced tutors, who will teach you in industry standard recording studios, Mac suites and at the superb Slade Rooms live venue in the city centre.
You will begin your first year of study on the UAL Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production and then once successfully completed you will progress to your second year, which is equivalent to three A Levels.
You will develop skills in sequencing using software packages to compose, edit and mix music and soundtracks, learn about the music industry, research and explore areas of the industry such as record labels, recording studios and the jobs associated with these. You will learn how to set up and operate equipment in the colleges industry-standard recording studios for the capture and processing of sound and at the Slade Rooms live music venue.
Our creative arts courses have been named the best in the country and earned the college a prestigious national award. We have been named Training Provider of the Year at the Creative and Cultural Skills Awards 2019! Our creative arts department is forward thinking, innovative, committed and thats why we have been nationally recognised.
Awarded Arts Mark Gold status by Arts Council England for our excellent courses and links with employers we pride ourselves on producing work-ready students equipped with the skills and knowledge to be a success in the industry.
City of Wolverhampton College is an approved centre for UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Diploma and Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production
Entry Requirements:
To access this course you are required to:
*If you do not have a Grade C/4 in English and maths, you will attend lessons to achieve these qualifications alongside your Level 3 qualification
What will I learn?
During this course you will study:
What skills will I gain?
By studying this course you will:
How will I be assessed?
The course is project/assignment based and assessment is continuous throughout the year both in lessons, set work and through observations. Each unit will be assessed and awarded with a final grade of pass, merit or distinction. Some units may be subject to external assessment.
What can I do next?
The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to:
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