This course embraces a wide range of Popular music style. It will give you a broad sweep of both knowledge and technical skills.
You will be able to compose and record your own music using high quality equipment
The skills that you learn will enable you to progress to higher education, or to a range of creative and technical careers.
It is useful if you are considering working in the recording and music industry or a career that involves communication and management abilities
You will investigate a wide range of music including the background to jazz and contemporary music within the context of technology.
The technical aspects of the following are all dealt with:
You will develop your knowledge of music technology experimentally including the basic acoustics of:
There will be extra music theory classes for those who require them and the opportunity to take a full part in the music enrichment programme of bands, choirs and orchestras. The course works in partnership with the Popular Music course for recording and producing the college’s Rock bands. Professional studio recording takes place in our 24 track Pro tools studio and on a portable system based around a 24 track ADAT HD recorder.