Course Overview
- Start Date
- Various
- Duration
- 10 Weeks
- Mode of Study
- Part-Time
- Location
- Online
Course overview
It’s designed for anyone who has a passion for music and sound. Whether you’re completely new or have some experience, this course will teach you the basics of creating and editing audio for different types of media.
What will I do?
During the course, you’ll take part in both practical and theory-based activities to help you understand how audio is used in media. You’ll learn how to come up with ideas, plan and create audio projects, and reflect on your work to make improvements.
You’ll cover key areas such as:
- Understanding how audio is used in media products
- Generating ideas and planning projects
- Producing audio through recording, editing, and exporting
- Reviewing your audio work to improve based on feedback
This course gives you a great introduction to the world of audio production, and it’s perfect for anyone who wants to get creative with sound.
What’s next?
After this course, you can move on to the next level of audio production at college. It will also help prepare you for entry-level jobs in the audio or music industry. You might go on to study at university in areas such as music production, sound engineering, or media. The skills you gain could even support starting your own freelance audio business.
Is it for me?
This course is ideal for people who enjoy music, sound, and creativity. You should be open to trying new ideas, working independently, and collaborating with others. Being logical and having good attention to detail will help you get the most out of the course.
Entry requirements
You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications. You just need to have an interest in music and audio production.
Course Highlights
During the course, you will benefit from:
- Clear pathways to progress further into education or employment
- Practical sessions using professional audio software and equipment
- The chance to work on real-world audio projects
- Support and guidance from industry-experienced instructors
- Access to state-of-the-art audio production facilities
- Regular verbal and written feedback to help you improve
How will my progress be monitored?
Your progress will be reviewed regularly. You’ll have scheduled progress check-ins where you can talk about what’s going well and where you can improve.
You’ll get:
- Verbal feedback during sessions to help you adjust and grow in real-time
- Written feedback at the halfway point and end of the course, focused on your digital portfolio and any written work
- Comments on project plans and reflections to help you improve your ideas and documentation
- Feedback from your tutors and peers during practical and group activities
- One-to-one meetings and progress reports to keep you informed and supported
Your digital portfolio will track your creative work and show how much you’ve progressed.
How will I be assessed?
You’ll be assessed through a digital portfolio of your audio projects. There are no exams—just practical work and feedback to help you improve.
How much will I have to study each week?
You’ll attend college for 3 hours per week for hands-on sessions. You should also spend around 1.5 hours per week on independent study to document and reflect on your creative work.
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