Skip to Main Navigation Skip to Content

Music Technology and Performance BTEC Diploma Level 2

Course at a Glance

Add to online application

  • Hours: 11.5 hours per week, 36 weeks
  • Next start date(s): September
  • Course Location: Lewisham Way Campus
  • Who's it for: School Leaver 16-18, Adult Learner 19+

Is this course for me?

This course is specially designed for budding producers, DJs, MCs and musicians who want to learn about music technology and improve their performance skills.

Lewisham College Music department has industry standard equipment including, state of the art Digital Analogue recording studios, computer rooms using Cubase and Reason and a brand new Pro tools and Logic suite; the only one of its kind in the South East London area.

What will I study?

The course combines units in music technology using software sequencers such as Cubase and Reason with basic keyboard skills and an opportunity to perform in a club environment, with weekly DJ workshops and mini gigs. If you want to be a self starter in the industry the music business option will furnish you with an insight into how the popular music industry works. This course is coupled with IT and key skills that will update your computer knowledge and general literacy.

Subjects:

  • DJ Technology
  • Exploring an Area of Music
  • Exploring Computer Systems
  • Music Business
  • Planning and Creating a Musical Product
  • Producing a Musical Recording

What can I do next?

This can lead to a place on our National Award in Music Technology course.

This can lead to employment in:

  • Warm-up DJ
  • Start own label
  • Club promotion departments
  • Club promotion
  • Music scout
  • Retail

What are the entry requirements?

You will need to attend an interview and have a proven interest in music, music production or DJing. You should have a Level 1 Certificate in an appropriate discipline or 4 GCSEs.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment takes the form of mainly practical assignments. Students also meet regularly with tutors to help plan studies and to discuss progress.

What will it cost?

If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances, you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out when you apply.

Course fee: £1370 Exam fee: £110 Registration fee: £30

Please note: For courses longer than one year, the fees stated apply to the first year only. These costs are for the academic year 2011-2012 only.