This module covers basic principles of modern music technology. You will explore drum programming, samplers and VSTs. You will also learn how to set up the hardware and software of a music production suite and learn to record, edit and mix using computer based programmes.

You will be trained in the use of industry standard DAW software (Pro Tools and Logic Pro X). The curriculum and assessment is based on the official vendor programmes.

You will be introduced to the operating principles of modern recording studios and the issues in operating a recording system from microphone choice and placing techniques to basic editing and mixing techniques for final mix down.

You will introduced to music theory and notation and learn to create and compose music using music technology.

During this module you will be introduced to the technical aspects of live performance. You will work with stage set-ups and learn about the connectivity between music technology software and performance hardware.

You will learn the basic computer knowledge required to work in a professional audio/ visual environment and gain a working knowledge of basic operating systems, computer hardware and networking.

You will be introduced to the theory, techniques and practices involved in implementing appropriate sound reinforcement for a live performance event.

You will be introduced to the concepts and techniques employed in Sound Design and Foley FX.

You will learn the skills to promote yourself and your portfolio of work using online media.

You will work closely with a tutor to complete a large body of work. This project is led by you and may focus on any area worthy of academic research. You will further develop your skills in critical thinking and put your creativity into practice.

You will develop the ability to work and deliver products to an industry standard. You will work across a range of musical genres to build a broad range of mixing and mastering experience.

You will learn self-marketing skills and the legal and ethical issues pertaining to the world of music/audio, all of which are required to set up your own business and trade as freelance/sole trader professional.

You will gain practical and theoretical knowledge in the design and setup of a recording studio environment. You will learn how to capture and analyse acoustic information for a given environment and develop acoustic solutions to issues identified.

In this module, you will further develop recording & mixing skills. You will learn how to manage and realise a large scale, live recording project involving multiple instrumentalists for a professional standard project. You are required to source your own clients outside of the college and produce an E.P. project with the client.

Having already developed considerable recording experience, you will focus your skills into the area of post-production. You will learn about the standards and practices to deliver products for film and TV to industry specifications.

You will be equipped with the theory and practical knowledge to provide audio content for games and interact with the industry middleware and audio engines. This will be developed incrementally to help the learner in the creation of dynamic sound environments that interact directly with the game software.

During this project you will develop the ability to work with clients in a professional manner. You will be required to source a client with whom you will plan and develop a project through negotiation with your tutor.