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Music Production (Studio & Stage) (Level 4 / 5 Foundation Degree Open University)
Open University
Music
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Music Industry Fundamentals
- Studio Techniques
- Stage Techniques
- The Music Entrpeneur
- Advanced Studio and Stage
- Work based learning
- Music industry
- Marketing and promotion
- Professional development
- Creative research
- (Optional) : Composing using technology
- (Optional) : Arranging and remixing
- (Optional) : Sound engineering fundamentals
- (Optional) : Live sound techniques
- (Optional) : Music production fundamentals
- (Optional) : Advanced music production
- (Optional) : Mixing and mastering
- (Optional) : Musicology
- (Optional) : Advanced composing using technology
- (Optional) : Sound for media products
- (Optional) : Project management
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
48 UCAS Points and GCSE English and Maths Grade C or above or equivalent plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory interview / audition.ROI Requirements
48 UCAS Points and OLC English and Maths Grade O4 or above or equivalent plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory interview / audition.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
N/A
What's Next?
Further Study
Upon completion of the foundation degree students will be able to progress to the top up program at NWRC which will result in a full honours degree. Students also have the option to progress to top up at other universities or colleges.Career Prospects
This course gives a general grounding in all aspects of the music industry with the specialism in technical music production in the studio and for stage. Graduates will leave prepared for a career as a professional in the music industry.Enquiry
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