Music Performance and Production  (Music Technology/Production Pathway)

On this course you will:

• Learn music production skills using Logic Pro X and Ableton. You will develop your beat-making skills and recording studio production techniques
• Develop skills that will help you to explore opportunities for employment in the music industry, such as Live Sound Engineering and DJing, and further study 
• Use an array of equipment, including two fully-equipped recording studios, Moog and Korg Synthesisers, Pioneer DDJ400s, and Novation Launchpads 
• Work with like-minded producers, singers, rappers, and musicians on music projects of your choice
• Create music across a wide range of genres that suit your style, including Hip Hop, Rock, DnB, House, Jazz and Techno Develop a large ambitious music project of your choice at venues, such as the Exeter Phoenix
• Benefit from our strong links with music industry professionals to gain work experience and plan your career by attending the many talks and workshops offered

Coursework based and a combination of completing practical activities and written work. This might include the creation of an album of original material, putting on a music event, creating a blog to analyse music development or evaluate projects, etc. All assessment is tied into larger scale projects and made as industry relevant as possible.

Five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths

You should also evidence one or more of the following:

• Previous experience using a DAW such as Logic Pro X, FL Studio, Ableton, etc
• Practical experience of studio or Live Sound Engineering
• Experience of DJing
• An appreciation and understanding for the art of music production and its processes
• The ability to sing or play an instrument to a comfortable level is desirable, but not essential