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Electronic Music Production

New College Lanarkshire

Venues

Cumbernauld Campus, Coatbridge Campus

Content

This highly practical course is an intensive, one-year course designed for the modern independent music producer and composer who want to explore the world of Electronic Music Production. Using industry standard software such as Ableton and Pro Tools, the course will enable you to understand music production software from the beginning, explained with easy-to-follow instructions, tutorials, tips and tricks, and practical examples. The developed practice activities will guide you to create a song step by step to the final mix ready for that all important release.

In addition to developing your creative electronic music skills, you'll also be introduced to other key concepts such as branding your work, social media marketing, streaming sales, distribution and Live DJ/visual performance.

Students will learn the fundamentals of electronic music production and how to effectively use the unique tools within music production software to help create, remix and master compositions including: -

Drum Programming; Arpeggiation; Transition Effects – Rises, Builds, Breakdown; Synthesis; Modern Sampling Techniques; Use of MIDI.

Entry Requirements

3 subjects at National 4, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 4. Interview.

Progression Routes

Relevant NC or HNC course

Start Date

August

Qualification

Other

Study Method

Full time

Course Length

1 year

Department

Music and Sound Production

SCQF Level

5