Course Guide 2017-18
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LEVEL 3<br />
90 CREDIT/EXTENDED DIPLOMA<br />
IN INTERACTIVE MEDIA<br />
LEVEL 2<br />
DIPLOMA IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1—2 YEARS<br />
AGE: 16+ TYPE: FT DURATION: 1 YEAR<br />
E<br />
This course combines digital technology and traditional art techniques.<br />
An introduction to interactive media and media related industries, you<br />
will develop skills in animation, illustration, interactive media, video<br />
work, 3D modelling, games design and traditional art and design work.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Traditional Art (Drawing, Painting & Sculpture)<br />
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2D Animation<br />
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3D Modelling<br />
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Web Design<br />
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Interactive Media Authoring<br />
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Photography<br />
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Video Production & Effects<br />
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Computer Game Design<br />
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Image Manipulation<br />
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Concept Art Design<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
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Project work<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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4 GCSEs grade A* — C, or equivalent<br />
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Portfolio of work<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
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Progress onto year 2 for the Extended Diploma<br />
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Apply for university<br />
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Employment in the creative industries<br />
E<br />
On this course, you will gain an understanding of technical<br />
concepts and applications used in Music Technology. You will<br />
have the opportunity to develop skills in sound recording, mixing<br />
and mastering, sequencing and production, live sound, radio<br />
programming and video production.<br />
UNITS<br />
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Live Sound Recording<br />
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Composing Music<br />
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Contextualising Music<br />
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Music Style Development<br />
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Listening to Music<br />
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Music Sequencing & Production<br />
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Digital Recording & Production<br />
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Podcast Production<br />
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Remixing & Production<br />
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Using a Digital Audio Workstation<br />
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Using a Keyboard with a DAW<br />
ASSESSMENT METHODS<br />
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Practical assessments<br />
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Written assignments<br />
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS<br />
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2—4 GCSEs grade A* — C (including English), or equivalent<br />
PROGRESSION/WHAT NEXT<br />
»»<br />
Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology<br />
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Training or employment in the music industry<br />
DID YOU<br />
KNOW<br />
IN WEST LONDON THERE ARE CURRENTLY 3,249 ARTISTS EMPLOYED,<br />
AND THIS IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE BY 4.6% OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS<br />
Find out more at wlc.ac.uk/artanddesign<br />
ART, DESIGN &<br />
CREATIVE MEDIA<br />
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