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Music Technology Certification

Music Technology Certification Box Code: SAEMT09
Production Advisor: Ben Morgan
Duration: 15 Weeks
Level: Intermediate
Start dates: Jan, April, Sep
Fee: £495 GBP
Course Description

You can now become a music technologist from home, with the help of AudioCourses Music Technology Certification. AudioCourses brings you this Advanced 15 week course, with the convenience of online instruction. Using real-world examples and frequent hands-on assignments, the course teaches the skills needed to record, edit, and mix to an advanced level using a variety of music technology and MIDI systems.

Upon completing this course, you will have learned to:

  • Understand computers in music technology
  • Grasp key music technology systems
  • Work with VST Plug-ins
  • Sample and loop audio files
  • Import audio files and produce mp3s
  • Make informed choices about audio technology
  • Create and edit fades, loops and cross fades
  • Understand applications of Music Technology
  • Process audio using plug-ins and VST instruments
  • Understand synthesis theory and technique
  • Record, edit, and complete a full mix on your sequencer
  • Be awarded a recognized certificate in sound engineering.

When choosing whether to enroll in Music Technology, keep in mind that if you want to learn proven music technology techniques as applied to general music technology, and how to manage computer configurations, philosophies of music technology, MIDI mixes, automated effects chains, sequencing, virtual samplers, synthesizer techniques and applications of music technology in with your own audio computer, then Advanced Music Technology is for you.

Assessment

You will be expected to carry out weekly activities (both theoretical and practical) which will form part of your on-going assessment and result in an accumulative grade for the module.

About Ben Morgan

Production AdvisorBen Morgan is the Production Advisor for Music Technology. He is a graduate of the Higher National Diploma in Sound Engineering & Multimedia Integration from Plymouth University and an active audio music programmer, sound engineer, producer. Ben's knowledge and thirst for computers for audio and software is second to none. Ben has had successful BBC radio airplay with his audio productions and his audio idents are played on mainstream radio streams.

Learning Tools Included
  • Live Workshops: Periodic live sessions with your class mates
  • Upload Center: Easily upload and download your practical work
  • Private Forums: Dedicated course private forums
  • Production Advisor Support: Your Production Advisor is moment away throughout the week by e-mail, phone or online pagers
  • Continous Coursework
Computer Requirements
Software
  • Music Production Application: E>G> Nuendo, Logic, ProTools, Cubase, or other vst compatible system.
  • Internet Browser
Hardware - suggested, not essential
  • microphone
  • musical instrument (electric guitar, keyboard, etc.) unless recording voice only
  • monitoring via loudspeakers and/or headphone

 

DOWNLOADS - official course documents

ACRT03 Music Technology Programme Specification (adobe acrobat)

 

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note: monthly installment plans are available on request

 

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