Key Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Higher Certificate in Music Technology, graduates will be able to:
- Demonstrate both beginner and advanced music theory skills, including scales, intervals, modulation, chromatic harmony, and reharmonisation.
- Compose and arrange original pieces using modern songwriting and arrangement principles.
- Program beats and drums using grid-based quantisation and groove techniques.
- Record, process, and edit audio using industry-standard routing techniques.
- Manipulate samples and audio creatively using warping, time-stretching, and modular systems.
- Apply synthesis concepts including oscillators, envelopes, and modulation within both software and hardware environments (VCV Rack and Eurorack).
- Master MIDI Polyphonic Expression (MPE) and integrate advanced sound design workflows.
- Deliver professional-quality mixes and masters with refined gain structure and audio processing knowledge.
- Create music for commercial use, including film scores, game audio, and multimedia applications.
Career Opportunities
- Music Producer
- Sound Designer
- Mixing & Mastering Engineer
- Film/Game Composer
- Vocal Producer
- Multimedia Music Creator
- Modular Synthesis Specialist
What’s Included
- Students receive an educational Ableton Live 12 Suite license for the duration of the course.
- Complete online learning solution for remote students – Unlimited access to online lessons, support classes, and extra lessons.
- Music Theory Fundamentals is included and compulsory.