MUSIC PRODUCTION & PERFORMANCE
LEVEL 2 & LEVEL 3

MUSIC PRODUCTION & PERFORMANCE COURSE OVERVIEW
The course is not built around performance, although opportunities for this will be there for learners who are interested and want to participate in end-of-term showcases, or if they want to use extra-curricular time for a music club.
Our course is based around composition, recording and production with performance. You will use Ableton as the main platform for your work and the goal over 2 years is to develop skills and confidence that will set you up as an independent music maker/producer and equip you with the entry grades for higher education. We have rehearsal and performance facilities to further develop musicianship and the ability to play with others.
WHAT WILL I DO ON THE MUSIC PRODUCTION & PERFORMANCE COURSE?
- Learn to apply Ableton skills to sequencing, drum programming, sampling, audio recording and remixing in a studio environment
- Develop your songwriting in a variety of styles and genres
- Explore different careers in the music industry
- Work on artist development and marketing
- Explore sounds design for video and games
- Work with Brighton record labels
- Build a professional portfolio of recordings
- Release your music
- Previous guests include DJ Skitz, MC Harry Shotta, Tru Thoughts and Rough Trade
LISTEN TO OUR STUDENTS WORK
HOW LEVEL 2 AT DV8 WORKS:
b) achievement of a meaningful vocational Level 2 qualification
c) Excellent preparation for progression to Level 3

AT LEVEL 2 I WILL:
• Achieve L2 Diploma in Music Performance & Production
• Gain a firm foundation in Ableton production and studio production
• Develop your voice as an artist in production and performance
• Build an understanding of various roles within the music industry
• Progress to Level 3
LEVEL 2 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
A previous Level 1 qualification and/or GCSE Grades 2-3 - subject to interview
HOW LEVEL 3 AT DV8 WORKS:
Our primary intentions for young people on Level 3 studies are:
a) Developing meaningful vocational skills based on early stage career progression goals
b) Year 1 is for the completion of a Subsidiary Diploma with a review to going on to a 2nd year of a full Extended Diploma.
c) To secure between 48 & 144 UCAS tariff points as part of Higher Education progression options
