University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
UCAS Code: W350 | Higher National Diploma - HND
Entry requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
UCAS tariff points from A Levels or a Level 3 diploma in a related subject. Or An Access course. GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (or equivalent qualification) is required.
About this course
If you have a passion for music technology and production, this qualification has been specifically designed to develop your creative and technical skills whilst also providing the necessary experience and confidence to work in the industry. On completion of the course, you can also further your knowledge by progressing onto the BA(Hons) Creative Industries (1 Year top-up) to gain a full degree. This will allow you to develop as a professional through actual work experience that will enable you to meet the demands of a dynamic and growing industry.
Modules
Year 1
The Music Industry
Market and Promotion
Professional Development
Applied Sound Principles
Recording Technology
Recording
Creative Software Techniques
Creative Synthesis Techniques
Composing using Technology
Year 2
Creative Research Project
Advanced Music Production
Mixing and Mastering
Advanced Composing using Technology
Sound Design
Advanced Synthesis and Processing
Composing to a brief
Assessment methods
This is an assignment based course so there are no exams. You will be continually assessed throughout the programme by a variety of methods including coursework, reports, case studies, essay, presentations and observations.
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The Uni
University Centre: Wakefield College
Performing Arts and Music
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