Course Summary

Unleash your creativity by joining this highly creative and exciting specialist 1 year Level 4 program! From ringtones, to full scale soundscapes and soundtracks this course will ignite your passion for computer-based sound making and electronic based sound arts. Digital sound composition is a growing industry generating many professional opportunities in gaming, film, web, VR, AR and radio platforms. It is also increasingly applied to art and the creation of immersive experiences for varied audiences and commercial purposes. Learn how to make in depth explorations, how to make meaning and generate atmosphere and immersion through digital sound by applying up to date sound and light techniques, current audio technologies and develop an ear for what works in context. This course will offer you a place to develop and begin mapping a career in the media or art industries as a specialist in sound composition and audio manipulation. You will learn how to meet the demands of challenging commercial briefs and develop the skills to make your work standout. The HNC is designed to encourage you to explore the full range of creative opportunities available for those who have a passion for creating immersive experiences through computer based sound design, manipulation and composition. Our group sizes are small and our close knit team of specialist staff will coach and guide you to find your voice, develop a strong and unique body of work and position your in an increasingly exciting industry. During the course you will deepen your analytical thinking and develop your ability to plan, create and successfully manage projects in sound composition. You will also develop the strong collaborative working, problem solving and communication skills that you will need to succeed. Our high quality professional coaching and 1 to 1 support will help focus your energies to effectively manage projects involving research and development of ideas, learning about audiences and dissemination channels, wjilst making full use of current technologies to make the most of your vision and talents. Find your voice and deepen your awareness of digital audio composition applying this to varied contexts and exploring the many opportunities that our highly digitised culture can provide. Students will be invited to engage with networks and competitions as part of the programme. There will be opportunities to develop and enhance your professional resume. Form part of a dynamic, supportive and collaborative creative community of like minded people at the Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries.

Course Details - Modules

Units are subject to change but would usually cover: - Individual project - Creative Media Industry - Professional Practice - Audio Practice - Audio Studies - Scriptwriting for Sound 15 - Light & Sound - Audio Technologies

Course Details – Assessment Method

You will be set projects and assignments to complete and receive ongoing formative feedback throughout. You will also be given final summative grades at the end of projects. When being awarded final grades you will also have details of how to focus your next steps and development. Assessments could include presentations, production of written documents, portfolio elements and research.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

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.

Application Codes

Course code: SMHC

Institution code: M91

Campus Name: Chelsea Centre for the Creative Industries

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

48 UCAS points equivalent: - Access to Higher Education Diploma - A levels - BTEC at level 3 With GCSE English grade 4 or C minimum. Desirable GCSE Maths.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 5.5 Students and prospective students require a minimum level of 5.5 IELTS (or equivalent) with no score lower than a 5 in listening and speaking and no score lower than a 5.5 in reading and writing.
PTE Academic 42.0 Pearson Test of English Academic

Students undertaking higher level education need to have a commensurate level of understanding of the English language so as to be able to achieve their qualification. In the case of applicants for whom English is a second language, the interviewer and Central Admissions Team must assure themselves of the applicant’s ability to function at IELTS English Level 5.5 (or equivalent). This is in line with the requirements of the awarding and validating bodies. Where applicants do not hold an IELTS qualification at 5.5 or equivalent, the Central Admissions will ask the applicant to sit an online test (BKSB) to check the suitability of the applicant’s English level prior to interview. Photographic identification will be required. Applicants who have recently completed (i.e. in the last 2 years) a formal programme of study in English at an appropriate level (such as a level 3 BTEC or ‘A’ level) prior to starting their Higher National are considered to be at a suitable level of English without requiring additional evidence..

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 6165.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6165.0 Year 1
Scotland 6165.0 Year 1
Wales 6165.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

No information available

Provider information

61 Westminster Bridge Road
South Bank
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
London
SE1 7HT

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