Music & Sound Production 2018 - 2019

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MUSIC & SOUND PRODUCTION

Edinburgh College offers full-time, comprehensive courses in music, music business and sound production, from entry level to degree level. Our lecturers are experts in their fields, providing you with the best start to your career.

We welcome students from all kinds of musical backgrounds, and give you exposure to a rich variety of experiences and possibilities within our courses.

Our students perform in some of the city’s top venues, including the Usher Hall, Queens Hall, Voodoo Rooms, Festival Theatre, Liquid Rooms, St Andrew’s Church and St George’s West Church.

Students studying at our Sighthill campus have an opportunity to join a range of exciting ensembles, including choirs, traditional music band, big band and concert band, together with many smaller groups.

Students also benefit from sound production facilities comparable to top UK recording studios. Across our two campuses at Milton Road and Sighthill, we have two auditoria equipped with PAs and full lighting rigs, 11 recording spaces, 4 digital audio suites all with industry standard Digital Audio Workstations including Pro Tools and Logic, 30 rehearsal spaces and extensive specialist teaching space.

PARTNERS

I would strongly recommend that anyone looking for a career in the music industry, including musicians themselves, should do this course. A fully comprehensive course delivered by knowledgeable, industry‑experienced and supportive tutors in a friendly environment.

VAL | HND MUSIC BUSINESS STUDENT 2016/17

I’ve moved down to London and I’m working within music royalties with The Music Royalty Company. Without you I wouldn’t be here doing what I love.

SARAH HENDERSON FORMER MUSIC BUSINESS STUDENT

I am so very grateful that I have been able to lead my own classes with the warm and creative spirit I have taken from my experience in your class.

STEWART KELLY FORMER BMUS STUDENT

Many former students are members of successful bands including No Quarter, Dalriata, Ded Rabbit, LaKyoto.

During Walter’s time at college he was given the job of co‑ordinating the production of videos for up and coming bands for the Scottish Alternative Music Awards, produced in the college’s CRE-8 studios. This became part of his final second year project at college.

After graduating he went onto a Music Management Degree at University of West London, gaining a 2:1. He then gained employment with Sony Music before moving on to Spilt Milk Management Limited.

WALTER ALDAZ

Ruairidh came to Edinburgh College to sit his Highers after having had a difficult time at school. He studied here for five years, eventually completing his education with a first class honours degree in Popular Music.

Ruairidh says that the varied opportunities he had at college – not just the tuition he had on his instrument but also the chance to perform with a wide variety of musicians – were the perfect launching pad for his current career travelling the world as a musician on cruise ships.

SPOTLIGHTRUAIRIDH SAUNDERS // BA POPULAR MUSIC STUDENT

Laura graduated from Edinburgh College with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance before successfully building her own music tuition business, LA Vocal Tuition, based in Armadale, West Lothian.

Laura, who graduated in 2016, credits the support and enthusiasm of her tutors for giving her the knowledge and drive to develop her dream business and explore her passion for music teaching, as well as strengthening her entrepreneurial skills.

From the comfort of her own home-based music studio cabin, Laura is able to teach students on a 1‑2‑1 basis using skills learned throughout her 4 years at college. LA Vocal Tuition also offers vocal recording sessions and singing birthday parties.

LAURA BROWN

I would highly recommend studying music at The Music Box - it just rocks your socks!

LAURA BROWN | MUSIC STUDENT 2015/2016

Ruairidh said “Studying at Edinburgh College gave me the confidence and the courage to be ambitious with my musical goals and I am forever grateful to the staff for their knowledge and guidance.”

Music

Level 5Equivalent toNati onal 5

Level 6Equivalent toHighers

Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher

Level 4Equivalent toNati onal 4

Music Business

Sound Producti on

MUSIC & SOUND PRODUCTIONCOURSE PROGRESSION

Music Technology NPA (SCP)

MusicNC Level 5

Music Business NPA (SCP)

MusicNC Level 6

Sound Producti on NC Level 5

Music Technology: Access to Industry Nati onal 4 (Aug - Jan)

Sound Producti onNC Level 6

Evening & ProfessionalCreati ve Sound EngineeringEvening Class

Digital Audio SkillsEvening Class

Creati ve Sound Engineering

* BMus (Hons) available at Edinburgh College for progressing students.

Music TechnologyNati onal 5(Jan start)

Level 8 Arti culati on(Aligned uni courses)

Level 6Equivalent toHighers

Level 7Equivalent toAdvanced Higher

MUSIC & SOUND PRODUCTIONCOURSE PROGRESSION

Edinburgh College BMus (Hons)Perth College UHIBA (Hons) MusicAberdeenBMusBA Music and CommunityNapierBA Popular MusicBMus Classical Music

Perth College UHI BA Music Business

Edinburgh College BMus (Hons) Creati ve Music TechnologiesEdinburgh College BMus (Hons)BA Creati ve Sound Producti onPerth CollegeUHIBSC Audio EngineeringGlasgow CaledonianBSc Audio Multi Media / ElectronicsNapier BSc Sound Design

Music Business NPA (SCP)

MusicHND Year 1*

MusicHND Year 2*

Music BusinessHND Year 2

Music BusinessHND Year 1

Sound Producti onNC Level 6

Sound Producti onHND Year 1*

Sound Producti onHND Year 2*

Creati ve Sound EngineeringEvening Class

Digital Audio SkillsEvening Class

ProTools 101/11016/24 hour accredited course

Arti culati on to University

Indirect Progression

Direct Progression

Schools College Partnership

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Courses have clear progression routes onto other college courses, university or employment.

Apply online or contact our course informati on advisors on 0131 660 1010or courseinfo@edinburghcollege.ac.uk.

Course Name: As it appears on the website I G F 8

Course Descripti on: Brief outline of the course. Visit our website for more informati on.

Course entry requirements: Entry requirements stated are minimum requirements and may be subject to alterati on. Please check the website for full entry requirements.

CampusG: GrantonMD: Midlothian

MR: Milton RoadS: Sighthill

Mode of att endanceF: Full ti meP: Part ti me

E: EveningO: Open Learning

SCQF levelWhat level the course is listed as on the Scotti sh Credit and Qualifi cati ons Framework.

I: The course is open to applicati ons from internati onal students.

IELTS = The Internati onal English Language Testi ng System

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Music BMus (Hons) S F 10

Our BMus is a one-year top-up degree open to applicants with an HND from Edinburgh College or elsewhere. Students complete a major project in performance, composition, dissertation or technology, and two further modules in Music and Sound.

Good pass in HND Music or related subject (A or B in graded unit 2). You must complete a successful interview and audition.

Music HND MR S F 8

A two-year course open to performers, composers and songwriters from all musical backgrounds. Students receive individual tuition and complete units in subjects including ensemble performance, music theory and working in the industry.

Pass in Advanced Higher Music, or passes in two Highers or equivalent and core skills at SCQF Level 5. An ability to perform to approximately Grade 6 level. A knowledge of music theory to approximately Grade 5 level. You must complete a successful interview/audition where requested.

Music NC Level 6 MR S F 6

A one‑year preparation course for Higher Education study in music, open to applicants from all musical backgrounds. All students receive individual tuition and complete various practical and theoretical units.

Pass in Higher Music. Core skills at SCQF Level 5. An ability to perform to approximately Grade 5 level. A basic knowledge of music theory. Successful completion of an interview/audition where requested.

Music NC Level 5 S F 5

An introductory course towards further study in music, open to applicants from a popular music background. Students study performance (solo and in groups), an introduction to the industry, basic music theory, and core skills including literacy and numeracy.

Passes in two subjects at SCQF Level 4. An ability to perform to a basic standard. Successful completion of an interview/audition where requested.

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Music Business HND I MR F 8

This course allows students to gain specialist knowledge of all major areas of the industry including scouting for new music acts, managing artists careers, the evolving nature of record companies, digital communication, and planning and stage managing gigs.

2 Highers or equivalent.

Music Business

Music BMus (Hons) Creative Music Technologies MR F 10

Our BMus is a one-year top-up degree open to applicants with an HND from Edinburgh College or elsewhere. Students complete a major project in performance, composition, dissertation or technology, and two further modules in Music and Sound.

Good pass in HND Sound Production or related subject (A or B in graded unit 2). You must complete a successful interview.

Sound Production HND I MR F 8

This course will help you advance your in-depth knowledge and skills in recording, mixing and the production of sound. You will learn how to route, control, understand and use advanced sound production hardware and software within one of the best resourced colleges in the UK.

2 Highers or equivalent and core skills at SCQF Level 5. You must complete a successful interview and demonstrate your knowledge and previous experience in music production. Required to bring a non‑returnable e‑portfolio of your previous sound/electronic music production work and experience.

Sound Production NC Level 6 I MR F 6

This course covers recording and production of all popular music genres. You will learn the essentials of sound production, and will study a variety of subjects including Synthesis & Sampling, MIDI Sequencing, Sound Production Techniques and Digital DJing.

Two subjects at SCQF Level 5, preferably in Music, Media or Computing with English and Numeracy at SCQF Level 4.

Sound Production

Sound Production NC Level 5 MR F 5

This entry-level course provides an introduction to sound production. You will study MIDI sequencing, studio recording, keyboard skills, appreciation of music, music performance and core skills.

Core skills at SCQF Level 4. You should have some experience in using music software.

Music Technology (Access to Industry) National 4 (Aug-Jan) MR F 4

This an introductory course and is intended for those who have little or no background in the subject. You will learn subjects such as music technology, keyboard skills and numeracy.

There are no formal entry requirements.

Music Technology National 5 (Jan - June) MR F 5

This short full‑time entry‑level course is suitable for those who have completed the National 4 course, and also those who would like to explore the study of sound production but who have little previous experience.

Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work at an appropriate level by having already achieved a pass at A or B in the level below which they are applying for. Full details can be found on the website.

Creative Sound Engineering S E 5

The creative sound engineering course is ideal if you are an aspiring sound engineer or sound technician. Working with an actual studio engineer, you will learn the basics of the studio and will produce a band from start to finish. This is a hands‑on practical course and you will learn in our state-of-the-art recording studio.

There are no formal entry requirements but an interest in music and a basic understanding of using a computer are essential.

Sound Production

Music & Sound Production

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Schools College Partnership (SCP)

Music & Sound Production

Studio Recording (SCP) MR P 5

This course will allow you to develop skills in recording, from using the correct equipment to editing the final product. You will apply and develop your creative skills, as well as gaining wider skills in a related area. This course is designed for high school pupils as part of the Schools College Partnership.

There are no formal entry requirements. Each applicant will be asked to demonstrate an interest in and commitment to the course. Previous experience of music and/or sound production and basic IT/computer skills would be desirable. Students can progress onto a National Certificate programme such as NC Sound Production.

Music Business NPA (SCP) MR P 6

This course will give you an introduction to different areas of the music business and help you decide if you would like to study and eventually work in this area when you leave school. You will learn about the UK music industry today and how artists are promoted, and will also complete a related project. This course is designed for high school pupils as part of the Schools College Partnership.

Applicants should have core skills at SCQF Level 5.

Music Technology NPA (SCP) O P 5

This course will allow you to develop skills in recording, from using the correct equipment to editing the final product. You will apply and develop your creative skills, as well as gaining wider skills in a related area. This course is designed for high school pupils as part of the Schools College Partnership. Please note that this course is only open to pupils from the Forrester High School cluster in the West of Edinburgh.

There are no formal entry requirements. Each applicant will be asked to demonstrate an interest in and commitment to the course. Previous experience of music and/or sound production and basic IT/computer skills would be desirable. Students can progress onto a National Certificate programme such as NC Sound Production.

Edinburgh College is a registered charity in Scotland. Charity number SCO21213

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Our course portf olio and campus allocati on may be subject to alterati on.

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