Music production
Level 3
This course provides you with a solid foundation in the latest music technology.
Level 3
This course provides you with a solid foundation in the latest music technology.
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English.
Two years
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners (Technology)
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English.
Two years.
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma for Music Practitioners (Technology).
Our Level 3 Music Production course equips you with the practical, technical and creative skills needed to succeed in the music industry. Taught by experienced industry professionals, our music production classes combine hands-on experience with industry-standard hardware, software, and facilities.
On our L3 Music Production course, you’ll step into the world of professional music creation with access to impressive recording studios and music tech suites equipped with Logic Pro and MIDI keyboards.
You will experience hands-on practical sessions in specialist creative spaces and engaging classroom-based contextual studies, giving you a well-rounded skill set. You’ll also collaborate with like-minded creatives across pathways, sparking fresh ideas and real-world connections as you bring your musical visions to life.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Prior to your studies commencing, you will be advised how and where to purchase essential music performance materials such as a memory stick and high-quality headphones.
In college you will have access to:
An online learning programme in your first year, to support and enhance your studies.
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to:
The College also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress.
Our Level 3 Music Production course equips you with the practical, technical and creative skills needed to succeed in the music industry. Taught by experienced industry professionals, our music production classes combine hands-on experience with industry-standard hardware, software, and facilities.
On our L3 Music Production course, you’ll step into the world of professional music creation with access to impressive recording studios and music tech suites equipped with Logic Pro and MIDI keyboards.
You will experience hands-on practical sessions in specialist creative spaces and engaging classroom-based contextual studies, giving you a well-rounded skill set. You’ll also collaborate with like-minded creatives across pathways, sparking fresh ideas and real-world connections as you bring your musical visions to life.
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Prior to your studies commencing, you will be advised how and where to purchase essential music performance materials such as a memory stick and high-quality headphones.
In college you will have access to:
An online learning programme in your first year, to support and enhance your studies.
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to:
The College also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.
Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
A music maker who creates, and develops their own music, usually using software or electronic instruments and hardware. The traditional definition is also someone who adapts and oversees production choices within both live and studio settings, helping artists choose material and develop song styles, structures, and musicians' sonic palettes.
Responsible for creating music that enhances the emotional experience of a film, TV programme, or game with a well-known signature tune.
Responsible for the running of recording sessions, overseeing the tracking, overdubbing, and capturing of live instrumentation and performances. Recording engineers have an in-depth knowledge of microphones, microphone choices and polar patterns, pre-amps, and microphone techniques.
Creating specific moods/atmospheres by selecting and performing tracks, based on an ability to read and understand the audience, with an ability to manipulate pre-recorded music and blend tracks seamlessly during live performances.
Responsible for balancing the various parts of a recording or track to create a final mix, enhancing the emotional impact of the recording. Mix engineers will resolve any frequency conflicts between different sound sources, and give each element of the music its own place within the context of the overall piece.
Can be done freelance or via private tuition, or as part of a private company or a state institution, such as a college or secondary school. This can lead to university lecturer positions based on the level of education.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
A music maker who creates, and develops their own music, usually using software or electronic instruments and hardware. The traditional definition is also someone who adapts and oversees production choices within both live and studio settings, helping artists choose material and develop song styles, structures, and musicians' sonic palettes.
Responsible for creating music that enhances the emotional experience of a film, TV programme, or game with a well-known signature tune.
Responsible for the running of recording sessions, overseeing the tracking, overdubbing, and capturing of live instrumentation and performances. Recording engineers have an in-depth knowledge of microphones, microphone choices and polar patterns, pre-amps, and microphone techniques.
Creating specific moods/atmospheres by selecting and performing tracks, based on an ability to read and understand the audience, with an ability to manipulate pre-recorded music and blend tracks seamlessly during live performances.
Responsible for balancing the various parts of a recording or track to create a final mix, enhancing the emotional impact of the recording. Mix engineers will resolve any frequency conflicts between different sound sources, and give each element of the music its own place within the context of the overall piece.
Can be done freelance or via private tuition, or as part of a private company or a state institution, such as a college or secondary school. This can lead to university lecturer positions based on the level of education.
You will benefit from a balanced programme of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces, contextual studies in classrooms, independent study which you can undertake in college or at home, and enrichment activities which enhance your college experience – things such as trips, visits, guest speakers and events. In most courses, you will share some lessons with peers from different pathways, allowing you to rub shoulders and collaborate!
Throughout both years of the course, weekly in-person lessons cover a range of topics in music production, technology and creation. In addition, in Year 1:
And in Year 2:
Across each year, you will receive at least three one-to-one reviews, and a formal learner report will be accessible to your parents/carer via the portal.
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and grade all of your coursework. Each year is made up of carefully scheduled projects, which can involve both individual and group work. Year 1 is currently made up of 6 projects/assignments, and Year 2 is made up of 8. These are a balance of practical work, like compositions, productions, and audio recordings, alongside written/visual reports and presentations.
Although we can teach you music production from the ground up, you will benefit from doing at least some of the following before you start your studies with us:
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme planned out by your local campus. Activities we’ve done in the past include guest talks from the likes of RAK Studios, practical workshops from practising producers and DJs, a remix competition judged by Hospital Records, and studio visits to the likes of dBs Institute.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass |
48 |
EEE |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and grade all of your coursework. Each year is made up of carefully scheduled projects, which can involve both individual and group work. Year 1 is currently made up of 6 projects/assignments, and Year 2 is made up of 8. These are a balance of practical work, like compositions, productions, and audio recordings, alongside written/visual reports and presentations.
Although we can teach you music production from the ground up, you will benefit from doing at least some of the following before you start your studies with us:
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme planned out by your local campus. Activities we’ve done in the past include guest talks from the likes of RAK Studios, practical workshops from practising producers and DJs, a remix competition judged by Hospital Records, and studio visits to the likes of dBs Institute.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass |
48 |
EEE |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
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