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RSL Level 3 Extended Certificate in the Creative Music Industry (Production)

Course Information

Course TypeLevel 3

Duration2 Years

Awarding BodyRock School London (RSL)

What does the course involve?

The Extended Certificate in the Creative Music Industry (Production) allows students to build the skills necessary to successfully work in a recording studio environment.

The course focuses on recording, mixing and mastering music, allowing students to utilise the college’s industry standard recording facilities.

In addition to this, students will also learn how to manipulate audio in a creative way, using DAW software in a variety of ways to support them, working alongside other musicians in the department.

Students studying this course can progress on to degrees in Sound Technology, Music Technology or other courses related to digital media and production.

Entry Requirements

Standard entry requirements, plus:

Grade 4 in GCSE Music or Merit in BTEC Music
Grade 4 in GCSE English Language
Grade 4 in GCSE Additional Science or Physics
Grade 4/5 in GCSE Mathematics. Grade 5 in Mathematics is preferred but Grade 4 will be considered based on grade profile across all relevant subjects.

If you haven’t studied Music at school, then you must demonstrate experience and enthusiasm for playing music and using professional DAW software (Digital Audio Workstation). It is beneficial to have some music theory knowledge and basic keyboard skills.

Can I take additional qualifications?

The Level 3 Extended Certificate in the Creative Music Industry (Production) is equivalent to a single A Level and can be studied alongside two other A Level equivalent courses.

How will I be assessed?

The course is comprised of five units. All of which are internally assessed.

These are:

Recording Studio Sound
Using Equalisation
Using Dynamic Processors
Using Effects
Digital Recording and Production

Students will also learn how to effectively master their mixes, although this will not be formally assessed on the course.

What are the costs?

Students are encouraged to provide their own monitor quality headphones and will have the opportunity to participate in various visits to support their studies.