School Partnership Programmes
Course overview
The National 5 Music Technology course enables you to develop skills in the use of music technology hardware and software to capture and manipulate audio, and to use music technology creatively in sound production. The course also enables you to analyse a range of 20th and 21st century musical styles and genres, and to develop a broad understanding of the music industry.
What you will learn
Entry requirements
Music Technology Level 4 or equivalent.
Progression
On successful completion of this course, you can progress onto NQ Music & Sound Production, NQ Radio, NC Rock & Pop or NQ Music Business.
Course overview
The Higher Music Technology course offers you the chance to develop skills in the use of music technology hardware and software to capture and manipulate audio, and in analysis of 20th and 21st century musical styles and genres. You will use music technology creatively in sound production in a range of contexts and develop a broad understanding of the music industry, including an awareness of the implications of intellectual property.
What you will learn
Entry requirements
Music Technology Level 5 or equivalent.
Progression
On successful completion of this course, you can progress onto HNC/D Sound Production, HNC/D Music, and HNC/D Music Business
Course overview
Exploring the distinction between sound and music, this National Progression Award (NPA) explores the possibilities of working with all sound, equipping you with the skills to work creatively in a range of contexts, including: film, television, computer games, music production and radio.
The course will also offer you the opportunity to develop confidence in using industry standard equipment and software giving you opportunities to apply and develop your creative skills, enterprise, employability and planning whilst focusing on the music industry.
What you will learn
Entry requirements
Progression
Successful completion of this NPA may provide opportunities for you to be considered for entry to other courses i.e. National Certificate in Sound Production. If you undertake the NPA in Sound Production: Recording, you could also undertake further NPA programmes, e.g. the NPA in Sound Production: Live.
A portfolio of two or more NPAs may provide opportunities to gain entry to a Higher National Course, e.g. HNC/HND Sound Production SCQF levels 7/8. Successful Sound Production students are capable of working in a variety of positions in the creative industries, including but not limited to:
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