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Key details

Course area
Performing Arts
Student type
16 - 18 courses
Course type
Full-time Further Education course
Course level
Level 2
Start date
Location
City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
Course code
Parent course code:C060833 Child course code: Q060834
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Course introduction

This course is perfect if:

  • You already have some experience or interest in music and want to develop your skills further in music technology, production and practical music-making
  • You are motivated to explore how music is recorded, produced, edited and presented, and you want to progress towards specialist Level 3 study or careers within the music and creative industries
  • You are a young person who enjoy hands-on creative work, using industry-standard equipment and software to develop your own musical ideas

You will learn about:

  • The practical use of music technology, including recording, sequencing, editing and basic mixing
  • Studio equipment, digital audio workstations (DAWs) and safe working practices
  • Developing music projects from initial idea through to final production
  • Creative techniques for composing, arranging and producing music
  • Research and planning methods used in the music and production industries
  • Communication skills for presenting ideas, reflecting on work, and working collaboratively
  • Creative problem-solving, time management and independent working
  • Preparing and completing a Final Major Project that showcases your skills and development

Course information

1 year

UAL Level 2 Diploma in Music, Performing and Production Arts

You will need 4 GCSEs at Grades 3-9, including English and Maths, one of which needs to be a Grade 4 or above.

Assessment includes:

  • Coursework and project work
  • Research and planning evidence
  • Logs, evaluations and reflective writing
  • Practical studio activities and rehearsals
  • Music productions and performances
  • A portfolio of work, including a Final Major Project completed at the end of the course

On successful completion of this course you could progress to UAL Level 3 Performing or Production Arts, or Music Performance & Production courses.

Students aged 16-18 don't have to pay tuition fees.

If you are aged 19 or over you may still be eligible for funding. Check out our Financial Help pages to find out more!

If you are an EU/EEA or Swiss National, please visit our EU Settled Status scheme page for more information.

Careers related to this course

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Potential Earnings

£52,048.04

Average Earnings

£29,161.19

Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).

Employment opportunities

The number of job postings in this career for previous years starting from 2023, the current year and projections for future years until 2034.

Sources: The Labour Force Survey (LFS), Working Futures (projections) data, and Business Register and Employment Survey (BRES).

Pathways

Art, Performance and Design

People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.

Media, Publishing and Information Services

People in these occupations produce, publish, and release media and provide library, archive, curation, and information services.

Skills

Speaking

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Learning Strategies

Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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