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BTEC National Extended Certificate in Digital Music Production

at City of Stoke-On-Trent Sixth Form College · sixth form college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2015see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

Music Technology is an ideal mixture of creative and technical skills. It is perfect for you to gain knowledge of the music industry in preparation for further study or employment. Throughout this course you will learn about how the music industry works, including relevant historical developments. You will work with live sound equipment, record real instruments and develop skills in sequencing, music theory and using the musical keyboard for MIDI entry. The College has its own recording studio and large live room which students have use of. You will already be computer literate and have an interest in how you can record sound or create sound using technology. Some keyboard skills or music theory knowledge would be useful although you do not need to have studied Music or Music Technology at GCSE. This course combines well with all subjects, especially other Creative & Performing Arts subjects.

What you need to get on

GCSE Maths and English Grade 4 or above. Be open to different genres of music and listen to lots of music. Be willing to test your creative ideas.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • City of Stoke-on-Trent Sixth Form College

    Leek Road, Stoke, ST4 2RU

    DaytimeClassroom based
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