What is special about this course?

This National Certificate in music is aimed at school leavers, adult returners and those keen to work in the music industry. The course gives an introduction to the skills and a small taste of many aspects of the industry. It is designed as a potential starting point for those interested in working in the music industry or as CPD for those already employed in some capacity within the industry.  The course also contains a National 5 Skills for Work Creative Industries award.

Entry requirements

• Applicants should have previous experience of music/sound production in a practical sense
• Three National 4 qualifications or above (Three General Standard Grades)
• Ability to play a musical instrument to a reasonable level (Grade 3)
• A love of music and performing
• All students will be interviewed
• Satisfactory interview (this will include a practical element and will vary depending on the students own musical interests, e.g. sound production or instrument/vocals)

• Appreciation of music
• The creative process
• Aural and composing skills           
• MIDI Sequencing                   
• Live performance                   
• Performing music on one instrument or voice                       
• Introduction to Scotland's creative industries                     
• Sound engineering and production                         
• Music literacy             
• Digital media: audio acquisition                      
• You will also develop core skills in IT, communications and literacy.

Fees

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