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Submitted by csims on 9 December 2011 - 1.45 am
Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body 

Foundation Degree, FdA (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level 

Level Five

UCAS Code 

J934

What's it all about? 

Working in the highly competitive live sound music production industry requires persistence and single-mindedness! If you are determined to make it to the top in this profession then our course will train you to support your career aspirations. With practical sessions to back up the theory, you will learn the skills required for live sound mixing, setting up and operating sound systems and live recording typical of those found in any contemporary professional live sound environment. You will be taught by some of the best in the business! Our tutors have worked with Radio Head, Kasabian and on Glastonbury Festival’s Pyramid Stage, to name but a few.

Progression 

On successful completion you may progress to:

  • the second or final year of an honours degree in a related subject at a range of universities
  • work at entry level as a member of an audio production team.

Entry Requirements 

Dependent upon the course, we welcome applications from people who have:

  • 180 UCAS tariff points
  • a BTEC national award in a related subject
  • a 14-19 advanced diploma
  • an advanced Apprenticeship
  • an NVQ level 3 in a related subject
  • equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration 

Two years

Are there any exams? 

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, practical assignments, online tests and live classroom projects.

Course Content

What does the course involve? 

The following modules are covered:

  • sound sources and mixing technology         
  • acoustics and sound
  • audio production: crossovers, amplifiers and loudspeakers
  • sound optimisation
  • analogue live sound production
  • digital live sound: principles and operation 
  • live sound sector
  • digital live sound production.

When can I study? 

Various days and times
Course Facts

September

Full-time

Deep Blue Sound

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

No level information available

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Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.

Click here to request an application form be sent to you through the post or download a printable copy.

Case Studies

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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'Having worked with students from Deep Blue Sound, I can vouch that they were extremely professional and had the perfect attitude; excellent to work with, completely unflappable and with outstanding ability. I was extremely impressed and wouldn’t hesitate to work with them again or indeed recommend them. It must be an excellent course!'

Nigel Maddemmen, Martin Audio Ltd.

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