// DJ & ELECTRONIC MUSIC PRODUCTION
2 Year Extended BTEC Diploma
This 2 year DJ & music production course covers many aspects of music technology & music production but focuses on the skills relevant to students interested in electronic music & DJ Production. Successful students will achieve an Extended BTEC Diploma in Music Technology (equivalent to 3 'A' levels) AND a BTEC First Certificate in Music Practice. The course suits all levels of experience in the subject area. Some students will use the course to launch themselves into the music business whilst others will wish to provide themselves with a portfolio of skills suited to a more general jobs market.
Flexible Attendance
To fit in with your busy lives we offer several possible attendance patterns. Choose from a compact but intense 2 days per week, 2 evenings and a Saturday for those in full time work or a more relaxed 3 days per week.
Friendly Environment
dBs is a very different place from a standard college, sixth form or university. We pride ourselves on our supportive, friendly, inspiring, creative and fun learning environment.
Hands On
A successful music production course requires a large amount of hands on time. Whilst students do need a foundation of theory to support their vocational practice, it is our belief that students should spend most of their time honing their craft in seriously well equipped music production facilities.
Subject Overview
Subjects covered include DJ skills, music production, electronica production, remixing, studio recording and general music technology. Equipment knowledge will cover everything from microphones and mixing desks through to samplers, hardware controllers and software. You will work with many software packages including Logic Studio, Pro Tools, Reason, Ableton Live, Ozone Mastering Suite and Native Instruments Komplete. Though we focus on building your technical know how and listening skills you will also be encouraged to develop your own creativity & ways of working.
