What You Will Pay
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Ideal if: you want to learn about the technical aspects of the music industry.
You’ll learn: how to put on music events; elements of the modern producer’s toolkit; how to develop your own skills as a music creative; how to sell yourself and your music; why and how music works.
Expect: a combination of practice and theory through which you’ll complete exciting practical briefs, experiment with a variety of techniques and be inspired to create your own style of music creation and production.
You’ll love: our state-of-the-art music facilities and resources, live performance opportunities and events, live assignment briefs and the College’s close links with artists and industry professionals.
This course pathway focuses on the rapid development of the music industry, concentrating on the technical aspects of music creation and production.
You may study:
You’ll learn how to put on and run music events from a performance and/or technical perspective, how to create music of varying styles and develop your production skills along the way using industry standard software and hardware, how to develop your own skills as a music creative, how to sell yourself and your music and why and how music works. Expect a practical course combining practice and theory where you’ll complete exciting practical briefs, experiment with a variety of techniques and be inspired to create your own style of music creation and production.
Gloucestershire College has excellent facilities and specialised staff with industry experience. You will enjoy live assignment briefs and the chance to take part in real musical events and commissions. The College has close links with artists and industry as well as fantastic kit/resources combining both the sonic benefits of analogue mixing and processing technology with the accessibility and control of digital computer recording and editing. You will learn how to use a wide range of professional software and kit. You will also develop wider skills (research, presentation etc.) that will prepare you for work within the music industry, university and other forms of employment.
By 2020 the broader performing arts and music sector is predicted to grow by more than 40%. For the industry to meet this potential the availability of a highly skilled technical workforce is fundamental. Gloucestershire College works with the skills academies to prepare learners to work within these industries. In the industry, starting salaries can be from £13,000 a year full-time equivalent. With experience, salaries can rise to between £20,000 and £40,000 Freelance earnings can be higher or lower, depending on reputation and how much work is available. There are 102,220 people working in the music industry, of which: 50,780 work in live performance 21,930 in production, retail and distribution of musical instrument/audio equipment 15,130 in retail and distribution of recordings 10,190 in recording 2,890 in composition of musical works and music publishing 1,300 in promotion, management and agency related activities
Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
For 19+ applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.
The general progression route for our Music Production (Level 3) programme is:
Music (Level 4 and 5) Higher National Certificate/Diploma
Or
Employment in industry
If you would like to apply for this course, please add it to your shortlist. You may then add further courses to your shortlist or continue to complete your application.
Our departments are the training ground for generations of artists, writers, police officers, athletes and other amazing people!
Please contact Student Services on 0345 155 2020 for pricing information.
Working in the creative industries is challenging but exciting, and presents all kinds of job opportunities spanning fine arts, graphics, interior design, music, performing arts, photography, radio and television.
Gloucestershire College is part of an elite group of the best arts and media providers in the county. In fact, we’ve got a long history of producing successful students. We are proud of our industry connections with world-renowned and local artists, as well as employers who are actively involved with the College.
Through these links, we are able to provide invaluable work experience through live project briefs and exciting joint events. Trips are embedded throughout our creative courses to inspire you and broaden your experience. In recent years, our students have travelled to Amsterdam, Cannes, London, Milan, New York and Paris with their course.