Isle of Wight music college Platform One has announced the introduction of a brand new course that offers real-life music industry experience to students.
The new Level 3 Music Technology Extended Diploma, which starts in September, is a full-time 2-year programme and is designed as an alternative to A Levels in a sixth form setting.
Despite the global pandemic, the world of creating music has never been busier and has never been such a viable career pathway.
The Extended Diploma offers all things music technology including studio recording, creating music for film, television and games, music production, and live events. Students will also study video editing, marketing, and promotion.
Year 2 of the course allows students to specialise on their own individual project, linked closely to progression into employment or higher education.
Education Director, David Pontin commented:
“There has never been a better time to be a working in the creative industries. You only need to consider the amount of new digital platforms, channels, websites, games and content that all require music. This exciting course is right at the heart of the new music industry.”
Andy Gray, Film and Games Composer and Patron of Platform One, added:
“It is great news that Platform One are launching a brand-new production and music technology course. I have been composing music for films, television and games for many years now – this is a serious career path and opportunities are constantly growing. Platform One have such incredible connections with the actual industry and that makes what is taught relevant to long term careers.”
Potential students do not have to play a musical instrument however must have a passion for music production. The study programmme is equivalent to three full A Levels – so is ideal for progression to University degrees.
For more information or to make an application for September 2021 email – [email protected].
