Urban & Electronic Music Production HND

Picture of production equipmentThis two-year full-time programme is taught at Kidderminster College and focuses on the growing demand for electronic music-based professionals; it develops relevant skills and expertise to industry level.

Highly practical in nature, this course has a strong emphasis on current music and studio production techniques, integrating technology and creativity with entrepreneurship skills. There is a vibrant mix of lectures, small group seminars, workshops, individual and group project work as well as research and private study. You will have access to current industry-standard resources, including facilities for music composition, production, recording, mixing, post-production and mastering.

The course is ideal for those with an interest in electronic-based music, such as Hip Hop, House, Drum & Bass, R&B and Electronica, which is now a substantial part of the music industry.

This course is run in association with Kidderminster College and you will study at Kidderminster.

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  • 60 UCAS Tariff points
  • Principles of Sound & Digital Audio
  • Computer Systems for Music
  • MIDI & Audio Music Production
  • Music Listening Skills
  • Audio Production Techniques
  • Creative Keyboard Techniques
  • Studio Techniques & Practices
  • History of Electronic Music
  • Creative Synthesis
  • Record Label Development
  • Advanced Production Techniques
  • The Music Industry & Entrepreneurship
  • Creative Mixing & Mastering Techniques
  • Music Production Analysis
  • Final Music Project (double award)
  • Practical assessments including the creative use of technology, music creation and studio-based production techniques
  • Written assessments including reports, analytical essays, studio logs, presentations and seminars
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Urban & Electronic Music Production HND  043W K HND/UEM

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This course will equip you with the skills needed to play a pivotal part in the exciting world of electronic-based music. Whether you have set your sights on being a music producer, studio engineer, remixer or sound designer, want to set up your own record label, become a music technology lecturer or embark on further music technology-based study then this is the perfect course for you.

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