The course aims to give you an insight into different areas of sound engineering and music technology, from studio production and live sound through to sound and music, to film and television. You will learn how to use start-of-the-art equipment that can be found in today’s audio industries, from microphones and mixing desks through to samplers and software.
The second year involves a more in-depth exploration of equipment, skills and techniques encouraging your own creativity and ways of working.
We offer a range of courses to suit different experiences and situations, from our new and exciting Level 1 and 2 Introduction course, to our flagship BTEC National Diploma Level 3 courses, currently offering the following pathways:-
MUSIC PRODUCTION
This two-year course has a broad base covering all aspects of sound engineering, music technology and music production. Subjects covered include studio recording, remixing, film sound, live sound, sound for picture, acoustics, tv, theatre and radio. Equipment knowledge will cover everything from microphones and mixing desks through to samplers and software. You will work with many software packages including Logic Studio, Pro Tools, Reason, Ableton Live,
Though we focus on building your technical know how and listening skills you will also be encouraged to develop your own creativity and ways of working.
To fit in with your busy lives we offer several possible attendance patterns. Choose from a compact but intense two days per week, or two evenings and a Saturday for those in full-time work or a more relaxed three days per week.
We pride ourselves on the brilliance of our tutors and our supportive, fun learning environment. Whatever your goals, we will help you to develop your skills to a standard worthy of the music industry today.
DJ PRODUCTION
We are looking for artists who want to be cutting-edge electronic music makers or DJs. We want to work alongside creative minds looking to write and produce music to a releasable standard and push the boundaries of modern electronic music production.
From day one of this two-year course you will get your hands on samplers, microphones, synthesisers, signal processors and mixing desks, whilst getting up to speed with critical software packages like Pro Tools, Ableton live, Logic Studio and Native Instruments Reaktor
Our amazing tutors will also develop your personal, business and management skills to give you everything you need to mark your mark on the music industry.
We pride ourselves on our supportive, inspiring and fun learning environment. So whilst we focus on building your technical knowhow and listening skills, you will also be encouraged to develop your own creativity and style.
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The Plymouth Institute for Production, Performance & Arts (PIPPA) brings the College’s creative industries courses together with a recognisable brand. It aims to provide the best possible training, with the best range of facilities in the South West. PIPPA houses professional drama and dance studios complete with full light rigging and stage props, music practice suites, media equipment, recording studios and IT suites. At our Deep Blue Sound venue in the city centre, there is a ‘real’ live music venue, 16 recording studios, three live rooms, a PC suite, two Mac suites, two lecture theatres and 17 studio pods.
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The course was an amazing experience with many highlights. The course covered loads of aspects of modern music, including live performances. The teachers, music rooms and facilities and the library really helped me with my studies.
