This programme is designed to help you to develop skills and knowledge for a variety of roles within the music and entertainment industries, helping you prepare for employment, freelance work and/or continuing education at degree level. Students on the first year HNC cover a range of different modules on the General pathway. This effectively builds underpinning core skills, while preparing you for further subject specialisation at Level 5. On the second year HND you choose from a number of available pathways depending on your own choice of specialism. The college offers excellent facilities as well as specialist and passionate staff with industry experience. You can look forward to learning from industry experts in a nurturing and progressive environment, equipped with excellent facilities you would find in the world of work. This will ensure you can make the most of your time here and leave prepared with new knowledge and skills to successfully develop your career or passion for your subject. The course is fast paced and professional and covers a range of modules. This currently includes the practical use of recording equipment and recording theory within a fully resourced analogue and digital recording studio and post production suites, Logic, ProTools, Sibelius and UAD Processing application and training, the practice and theory of composition, musicological research on a chosen area of focus, studio and live sound engineering techniques and practices, DAW production, event management and performance and working in the music industry. **The Sector** By 2020 the broader performing arts and music sector is predicted to grow by more than 40%. For the industry to meet this potential the availability of a highly skilled technical workforce is fundamental. There are 102,220 people working in the music industry, of which 50,780 work in live performance 21,930 in production, retail and distribution of musical instrument/audio equipment 15,130 in retail and distribution of recordings 10,190 in recording 2,890 in composition of musical works and music publishing 1,300 in promotion, management and agency related activities. Within the industry, starting salaries can range from £13,000 a year full-time equivalent; with experience, this can rise to between £20,000 and £40,000. Freelance earnings can be higher or lower, depending on reputation and how much work is available. Figures are intended as a guideline only.

Learners have the opportunity to tailor some of their module choices to suit their own interests and specialisms during the first year of their course, and have further flexibility when choosing a bespoke pathway for their second year of study. Modules currently studied on the first year (HNC) are: * The Music Industry * Marketing and Promotion for Musicians * Professional Development * Recording Technology * Creative Software Techniques * Live Sound Techniques * Performance * Compositional Techniques * Composing Using Technology

Assessment is continuous through live assignment briefs containing practical, theoretical, research and evaluative elements. You will be expected to do at least 8 hours per week of study/practical work outside of lecture time and can book the studio, mix room and college facilities to do so.

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26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Course code: 039J

Institution code: G45

Campus Name: Gloucester

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

Mature students (over 21) are welcome and encouraged to apply. Any mature applicants that do not meet the UCAS point requirement will be assessed in terms of appropriate experience, knowledge, or industry-based qualifications. We will consider prior learning, life experience and/or work experience but also explore alternative options with you to set you on your path to your goal.

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Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
Cambridge English Advanced
IELTS (Academic)	4.5	Across all skills.
TOEFL (iBT)	53.0

To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above (or equivalent). The College will consider Functional Skills Qualification in English and Maths at Level 2. The ability to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English and Maths, through an appropriate assessment at the College’s discretion may be considered. All decisions are based on an applicant's individual circumstances and the College will approach each application on a case by case basis.

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England	6700.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	6700.0	Year 1
Scotland	6700.0	Year 1
Wales	6700.0	Year 1

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Gloucestershire College
Princess Elizabeth Way
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Cheltenham
GL51 7SJ