Sound Production NC (National Certificate) Level 6
Sound Production NC level 6, delivered at our sector-leading facilities in CRE:8 at our Milton Road campus is an innovative course designed to develop your creative and technical knowledge and skills in all areas of sound production with a particular focus on enabling progressing onto our flagship HND Sound Production program.
You will explore all areas of sound production including recording and production, audio for multi-media, sound design, live sound, electronic music, post-production, and technical support areas of sound engineering. You will learn the essentials of sound production including setting up the studio for a recording session, microphone placement, multitrack recording, and mixing as well as a creative production technique.
Campus Information
Milton Road Campus
The Milton Road Campus is based in the East of Edinburgh near the City Bypass. This campus provides innovative and purpose-built facilities that deliver modern educational qualifications and skills. Our CRE:8 centre has industry standard equipment and facilities for musicians, sound engineers and TV producers. These include a 96 seat auditorium (suitable for music performances, film and TV viewings), film studios, music recording studios, music rehearsal spaces and AVID editing suites for TV production. One of our training restaurants, eh15 is situated at Milton Road and provides not only a first-class training centre but also a tremendous place to dine, with views of the City. The students prepare and serve the best in local, fresh produce, under the close supervision of the restaurant manager and head chef. The main gym and spa facilities of the college are to be found in the Club. Students can take advantage of discounted rates to indulge in facilities designed to enhance health, fitness and wellbeing. The gym is equipped with the latest in resistance training machines and cardio equipment. There are group classes taught by our motivating instructors. Bliss is based in the exclusive beauty rooms beside the nail bar, where students can treat their hands, nails and feet to a lovely makeover.
Intakes
- Aug
Application Processing Time in Days: 25
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
1. Apprenticeships are a great way of getting valuable work experience which can lead to enhanced employment opportunities.
They are a great way to get valuable on hands experience within a workplace while receiving college-based education. Edinburgh College offers a range of apprenticeship options which prepare students for the workplace.
2. Foundation Apprenticeships (SCQF Level 6) are specially designed for S5 & S6 school pupils and combine college learning, qualifications and work experience with top organisations while you are still at school.
Fast track your career with skills and qualifications that employers need. Whether you are looking to go straight into employment, join a full Modern Apprenticeship or start university, a Foundation Apprenticeship can set you apart from the rest.
These are available across a range of disciplines and are suitable for adults of all ages. They provide an entry route into the trades, helping students to develop their skills and build contacts for future employment opportunities. Designed for any age from school leaver onwards, modern apprenticeships can give you real-life skills for work by combining:
- paid employment
- college training and
- an industry-recognised qualification
3. You must be employed to start a modern apprenticeship the training gives you the knowledge and qualifications to develop at your workplace. Edinburgh College currently offers apprenticeship programmes in:
- Automotive
- Engineering
- Fire and Security Systems
- Health & Social Care
- Hospitality
- Life Sciences
- Creative & Digital Media
4. Over 36,000 people in Scotland are currently training for a modern apprenticeship (SDS 2016) and apprenticeship programmes are continuously developing in response to employer and regional demand.
Future-proofing your business is key to growth. Often regarded as the most cost-effective way to hire, apprenticeships allow you to develop the knowledge and skills in your workforce and have technically qualified staff with minimal cost to your business.
PSW Opportunity
- Not Eligible for PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
- 12 years of school education with good results in subjects relevant to the course you apply for
- IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component band, or equivalent.
- Students will also be required to meet us for an interview via Skype.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Under Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
7200 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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