Free BTEC Level 3 Digital Music Production Course in Hove. Classes run at Cardinal Newman Catholic School, full-time during the day over two years. You'll learn how to make professional-sounding recordings across a range of musical styles, using Logic to manage every stage of the production process. The course covers the skills behind modern music production, from recording and mixing to arrangement and sound design.
Who this course is for
You will learn how to make professional sounding recordings in a range of different musical styles, gain hands-on experience in how to use Logic to manage every stage of the production process.
What you will learn
You'll learn how to produce professional-sounding recordings in a range of musical styles.
You'll develop hands-on skills using Logic Pro to manage the full production process.
You'll learn how to record, edit, and mix audio to a professional standard.
You'll explore arrangement, sound design, and music structure.
You'll build an understanding of how to use digital audio workstations in a production context.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions and practical studio work. Assessment for the Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate is coursework-based, with units assessed through assignments, projects, and portfolios of work. There are no traditional written exams for most units. You'll produce evidence of your skills throughout the course rather than in a single end-point assessment.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Cardinal Newman Catholic School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Music producer: create and produce tracks for artists and labels.
Recording engineer: manage recording sessions in studios.
Sound designer: create audio for games, film, and TV.
Music editor: edit and sync audio for media productions.
Podcast producer: record, edit, and publish audio content.
Live sound technician: manage audio at live events and venues.
Session musician support technician: handle recording logistics in studio sessions.
What you could study next
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Music Production: a Level 4 qualification that takes your production skills further and is offered at many colleges and universities.
BA (Hons) in Music Production or Music Technology: a full degree for those wanting to specialise and work at the highest level in the industry.
Level 3 qualifications in Sound Engineering or Music Performance if you want to broaden into related areas.
