Music Technology (Level 1) - Full-time
Key details
- Course area
- Performing Arts
- Student type
- 16 - 18 courses
- Course type
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Full-time Further Education course
These courses provide practical, career‑focused learning for young people and adults, typically combining classroom study with hands‑on skills development.
- Course level
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Level 1
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- Start date
- Location
- City Hub 111 Canal Street, Nottingham, NG1 7HB
- Course code
- Parent course code:C059474 Child course code: Q059475
Course introduction
If you want to explore and develop your music technology skills and knowledge.
Our core focus is on:
- Music Production
- Audio Editing and Mixing
- Sound Design
- Digital Composition
- Creative Content Creation for Music and Media
You can expect to be involved in various projects using our state of the art facilities and equipment. The focus is on developing the essential elements in Music Technology.
Course information
1 year
UAL Level 1 Diploma in Music, Performing & Production Arts
You’ll need 4 GCSEs at grades 3–1, including Maths or English Language at 2 or above. However, as we want this course to be accessible, we will consider applicants with lower grades who demonstrate an aptitude and passion for music technology.
Assessment is continuous throughout the course.
Choose to follow with a Level 2 course in Music Technology, employment in the creative media production sector or moving on to a related vocational (career-related) programme.
Careers related to this course
Musicians
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.
Skills
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
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.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Economic data for careers is provided by Lightcast and also available through our Career Coach app. Job postings, employment and earnings information is represented at the regional level for the East Midlands.
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