Music & Sound


North East Scotland College

Course details

Course description

Gain insight into the dynamic world of music and sound through listening, playing and composing music.

Explore music technology and develop the skills you need to operate a digital audio workstation in a project studio.

Investigate how musicians create their music and the techniques they use to bring their creative ideas to life.

There will also be an opportunity to work with a mentor on a project where you investigate an area of your own special interest.

What you will experience
  • Project based activities exploring a variety of aspects of music through listening, playing and composing
  • Music technology
  • Individual project
  • What you will need

    A list of materials will be sent to you before the start of the course.

    Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

    This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

    Find out more about BYOD here

    This may be funded or part-funded by a bursary, if you are eligible to receive one.

    Find out more about bursaries here

    Learning outcome

    Progression:

    Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

    Education at NESCol:

    On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:

  • Music
  • Sound Production
  • Provided by

    North East Scotland College

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    Provider website

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Entry requirements

    • A passion for the study of music and sound
    • The ability to self-organise, manage time and complete tasks individually and with others
    • Creativity
    • A basic level of instrumental and/or vocal skills

    Course options

    Course details

    Full time

    Check with the course provider for dates.

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.