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BTEC National Award in Music Technology (Recording)
The course is designed to enable you to:
Increase your knowledge and understanding of Music Production software
Develop and apply theory and practical skills through recording, editing and mixing sessions
Work effectively either as part of a team or as an individual
Display knowledge and understanding of specific terminology
Develop an understanding of studio and industry roles and the changing ways in which the music business operates
This course suits those who are seriously interested in developing their skills as music technologists. The course is taken over 2 years, is equivalent to one A level and is all coursework based.
What's involved?
You will learn Multi-tracking techniques including use of microphones, mixing recorded tracks and completing a stereo master recording
In this unit learn how to set up audio and midi hardware and how to combine internal and external sound sources. You will develop skills in understanding and using terminology and how to determine system requirements.
Produce recording sessions, edit and complete stereo mixes of multi-track recordings and master recordings to CD
You will learn about studio and industry roles and how to plan and organise a recording session. The sessions will include financial considerations.
You will be taught how to recognise musical and sonic components and listen to professional recordings as well as your own and identify sonic faults. You will learn how to understand instrumental and vocal resources in your acoustic environment
Learn about professional roles and career opportunities within the industry. You will study working patterns in the music business and learn how the areas of the sound and music industry relate to each other. You will study copyright, contracts and royalties.
Progression
Students have progressed on to higher education at various universities that offer BA Hons Music Production Courses. Students have also studied here at New College on our HNC/D Music Production courses.