Course Code: VA1HE36 UCAS Code: W370 Music (Sound Design) - HND* Duration1 Year Day/s of weekWednesday to Friday Time09:45 - 16:30 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration / Fees 11 Sep 2023 University Centre 1 Year / £7,000 Apply now 09 Sep 2024 University Centre 1 Year / £7,000 Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Course SummaryHaving built the foundational knowledge of music technology on our HNC programme, you will now be in a position to specialise in modules which allow you to develop specific skills in sound mixing and engineering and take your experience to the next level. As well as developing technical skills, this Level 5 programme will look at how you apply those skills in a commercial context allowing you to acquire the necessary knowledge to work successfully in the creative industries and build a career as a creative practitioner. Understanding professional practice, developing collaborative working skills and learning how to manage creative projects successfully all form part of this key stage in your evolution as a sound expert in the music industry. Additionally, you will work to further develop your creative practice building on the understanding of conceptual work and techniques from your HNC to refine your personal approach to sound. * Course subject to approval. For more information, visit our dedicated page. Entry RequirementsSuccessful completion of B&FC's HNC in Music Technology is a pre-requisite of entry onto the programme. You may be considered as an applicant if you have completed the first year of a Music degree elsewhere, but this will be at the discretion of the course tutors. Qualification ObtainedBTEC Higher National Diploma in Music Industry Placement and Field TripsIn addition to the expertise of the curriculum team, experts from industry will be used to present a lecture/seminar, a workshop or to contribute to assessment brief scenarios. Blackpool and the Fylde’s vibrant events and music scene provides great opportunities to schedule field trips which have direct relevance to the syllabus and which would add value to the learning experience. Through these trips students could relate theory to practice, have an opportunity to experience organisations in action, and potentially open their minds to career routes. Learning and Teaching MethodsScheduled Learning Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits. Independent Study Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision. Placement Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. What will I learn? Modules at level 5 Module TitleCodeCreditsOptional? Creative Research Project VA5MD082 30 No Advanced Sound Design for Interactive Media VA5MD083 15 No Live Mixing VA5MD084 15 No Advanced Music Production VA5MD085 15 No Advanced Sound Engineering VA5MD086 15 No Advanced Sysnthesis and Processing VA5MD087 15 No Mixing and Mastering VA5MD088 15 No How will I be assessed? Assessment MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Coursework 0% 100% 0% Exam 0% 0% 0% Practical 0% 0% 0% Other Costs and Equipment NeededThere are no direct additional costs for this programme other than the provision of stationery, photocopying and so forth. However, students may wish to purchase a laptop to allow them to do coursework more flexibly. It is possible to borrow a laptop or to get help with financing one if you are eligible for additional financial support. Please visit our finance page for more information. Tuition Fees Please click here to find out more about tuition fees for this course. Regulation and Accreditation Accrediting Institution: N/A Awarding Body: Pearson Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS) Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions for more information. Learning Methods Learning MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Scheduled 0 480 0 Independent 0 720 0 Placement 0 0 0 Total 0 1200 0