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Free Level 2 Music Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyUAL Awarding Body
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About this course

Free Level 2 Music Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nottingham College City Hub, full-time during the day.

The course is free for students aged 16 to 18 years old. You'll spend a year learning music technology, production, and practical music-making. Topics include recording, sequencing, editing, and mixing, using industry-standard digital audio workstations. You'll develop creative and technical skills, work on your own music projects, and complete a Final Major Project.

You'll finish with a University of the Arts London Diploma in Music Performance and Production.

Who this course is for

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

Entry requirements

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

What you will learn

  • You'll use digital audio workstations (DAWs) to record, sequence, edit, and mix music.
  • You'll learn safe working practices with studio equipment.
  • You'll develop music projects from initial idea through to final production.
  • You'll apply creative techniques for composing, arranging, and producing music.
  • You'll research and plan work using methods from the music and production industries.
  • You'll present ideas and reflect on your work, developing communication skills.
  • You'll complete a Final Major Project that showcases your skills and development.

How you will learn

You'll learn through hands-on studio sessions using industry-standard equipment and software. Classes are classroom-based and full-time during the day. You'll build a portfolio of music projects throughout the year. Assessment includes practical work, creative projects, and your Final Major Project. You'll also develop independent working and time management skills through project-based tasks.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nottingham College City Hub will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Music producer, creates and produces recorded music in a studio setting.
  • Sound engineer, manages audio recording and mixing for music or live events.
  • Music technologist, works with digital tools to develop and edit sound.
  • Studio assistant, supports recording sessions and studio operations.
  • Content creator, produces music-led audio or video content online.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology or Music Performance, the natural next step toward specialist creative industry roles.
  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing Arts, broadens your options across the creative sector.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Music, for those aiming toward degree-level study in music production or sound engineering.
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