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The UAL Level 2 Award and Diploma in Music Performance and Production is a one year course, equivalent to four GCSEs, and is a foundation for students who wish to pursue a career in music or music technology.
The course will introduce you to practical skills in sound recording, composing and music technology, including the creation and production of music through the use of computer and sound recording systems and knowledge of the industry.
You will develop skills in sequencing, using software packages to compose, edit and mix music and soundtracks, learn about the music business, research and explore areas of the industry such as record labels, recording studios, live performances and the jobs associated with these. You will also learn how to set up and operate equipment in the college's professional standard recording studios for the capture and processing of sound.
In addition, to enhance your learning, you will complete 30 hours of work experience or work-related activity during the course.
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 that's 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 2 Award and Diploma in Music Performance and Production
Also, if you earn less than £30,000 per year and aged 19 or over, you could study this course for FREE!
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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.
The skills you will learn from this course will enable you to:
02/09/2024
Full Time Programme Component