Sound and Music Technology
Music Technology
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Are you interested in the music or sound industry? This exciting course, which is equivalent to three A Levels, looks at aspects of performance, MIDI, sound equipment recording, studio management and production. You will have access to our sound studio complete with modern recording and mixing equipment, sound-proof booth, multi-track recording facility and DJ facilities.
Music
BTEC Level 2 Diploma
This course will interest those seeking a career as a sound engineer or technician within radio, theatre or music related industries. The topics covered include sound systems, sequencing, digital sound and the sound industry. You will have the opportunity to work with professional sound engineers in the BCOT sound studio and take part in activities both in college and off-site.
Access to Creative Technologies
Entry Level
This new one year course is designed to give students a broad-based introduction to the world of creative technologies. The course covers, media, music, information technology and art & design. It provides the skills, knowledge and the understanding to progress to a Level 1 qualification.
Creative Technologies
Level 1 Diploma
This course offers study in a wide-range of creative technologies, these include; information technology, using the internet, video production, website design, games development and music technology. It provides the skills, knowledge and understanding relevant to the workplace and to progress onto a Level 2 diploma in Information Technology, Creative media Production or Music.
Samantha - “I am so pleased I chose BCoT. The lecturers are awesome and fun and I’m gaining lots of experience and knowledge from them every day. I sometimes get so involved in my work that I don’t want to go home!
“I have mild learning difficulties and have had lots of help from the Learning Development team, which has resulted in a great improvement in my English.
“I‘m learning about the music industry as well as how to create music using the latest Logic and Reason software. Lessons are fun and enlightening! A recent group exercise involving editing a midi track resulted in a wide variety of styles and genres of music. DJing is also part of this course and I am enjoying hands-on experience with the mixers.”
Simon - “I took sound engineering as an enrichment option at school and just knew it was for me!
“I attended a BCoT Information Evening and was impressed with the recording studios and equipment. The lecturers were totally honest about what to expect and everything I was told about the course and the college has come true.
“I love music! I love listening to music and experiencing it! I play bass guitar and have also had the chance to learn keyboards at college.
“I have learned so much on this course, which includes recording and how to use the mixing desk, sound cards and patch bay. It is also interesting to know how to relay sounds from one room to another.“
Both Sam and Simon will be progressing to the National Diploma next year and intend to apply to ACM, Guildford, to continue their studies.
Key: entry requirements
Further Study 
GCSE Grades A-C
or other Level 2
GCSE Grades D
or other Level 1
GCSE Grades E
and below
