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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Music Technology) Ref. 400/0827/7

Online classroom based course with study materials, tutor support and no exam


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£1,199 inc VAT
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Study method
Online + live classes
Course format What's this?
Video with subtitles and transcript
Duration
9 months · Part-time
Qualification
Level 3 Diploma
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Assessment details
  • AIM Exam Board Registration Fee - £160
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  • Tutor is available to students
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Overview

The Access to HE Diploma is a full Level 3 qualification designed to prepare learners without traditional qualifications for entry into Higher Education (HE). The Diploma provides opportunity for learners to acquire and develop knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education study and also enables learners to develop social and emotional skills such as communication and confidence.

Qualification

Level 3 Diploma

Regulated by Quality Assurance Agency (QAA)

Assessment details

AIM Exam Board Registration Fee

£160

An exam registration fee of c. £160 will be payable to AIM Exam Board for full certification.

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Description

To achieve the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Music Technology) Ref. 400/0827/7 learners must achieve:

  • 45 credits which must be graded, academic subject content at Level 3 only.
  • 15 credits which must be either at Level 2 or Level 3 ungraded (U).

The following are the Unit titles for this Diploma:

  • Effects and Processors
  • Audio and MIDI Sequencing
  • Audio Recording Techniques
  • Music and Sound for Film
  • Ensemble Skills Using the Voice
  • Ensemble Skills Using an Instrument
  • DJ Skills and Demo Production
  • Developing Song Writing Skills
  • Research Topic (Music Technology)
  • The Fundamentals of Sound (U)
  • Creative Sampling (U)
  • The Investigative Process, Principles & Practical Skills (U)
  • Study Techniques (U)

Who is this course for?

Our Access to Higher Education Diploma Music Technology is for people who want to explore careers in the music industry. There are a number of opportunities awaiting in the future as a music graduate, and you can choose to work in a range of professions both inside and outside of music. Employers include music production companies, music retailers, mental healthcare providers and charitable organisations and a range of employers in the cultural and creative industries including recording studios, TV, radio, internet, advertising and media, film and gaming companies, to name a few.

This industry is very versatile. This course will allow you to develop a broad base of skills, including; creativity developed through a range of creative projects, planning and time management, organising and working towards a project/performance and also technical skills and expertise using technology to create and record music and studying acoustics. You will complete units that relate to musical and technological studies as well as performing and composing. Our course will also allow you to strengthen your study techniques and develop your analytical and evaluative skills.

Requirements

No formal qualifications required - apply now - limited places!

Must be motivated

Must be prepared to follow teachers' instructions

Must have a quiet place to study

Must have a computer with broadband connection

Career path

Following the Diploma you have access to music degree programmes, leading to careers such as:

  • Music DJ
  • Music composer
  • Music producer
  • Music therapist
  • Musician
  • Music teacher
  • Performer
  • Sound engineer
  • broadcasting/film/video
  • Special effects technician
  • Radio broadcast assistant
  • Radio producer
  • Talent agent
  • Theatre stage manager

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