CertHE Music Production & Sound Engineering (Online)

This course is the equivalent to year one of a degree course.

This programme is designed for those who are looking for an in-depth introduction to music production. You’ll be taught and guided by industry professionals who’ve worked with the likes of Pharrell Williams, The Chemical Brothers, Swedish House Mafia and many more. If you’re looking to start a career as a music producer, recording engineer, film/TV composer, or sound designer then this is the perfect introduction to your journey. 

You will learn: Music Production (Logic or Ableton), Music Composition, Sound Design, The Music Industry, Sound Engineering, and Production Styles.

As part of your course you will get access to a range of Online Learning features to help you in your studies. We've enhanced our exclusive 1-2-1 sessions in order to provide you with individual time to speak to your lecturers and share your projects so you can get advice and guidance on specific areas of your assignments. You’ll get advice on your 1-2-1 tutorial exercises, course materials, academic assistance and carer/industry tips, and be able to ask any questions you want. You'll also benefit from our purpose-built Virtual Learning Environment, which allows you to connect with the wider Point Blank community, and study at the time and place that suits you.

On our higher education/degree programmes you will be taught through a variety of masterclasses and regular 1-2-1 Tutorials with your lecturer and support sessions. When not attending these sessions you will be expected to continue learning independently. Independent learning is about taking control of your work and deciding what you need to know and deciding how you are going to study.

During this time you can take advantage of:

• Our award-winning Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with bespoke downloadable resources and video content to support your lectures.
• Studio Lab Time - personal support from our Studio Lab Assistants on your work.
• Masterclasses and workshops with music industry professionals.

A degree course consists of academic levels consisting of 120 credits. Each module is worth 20 credits and students are expected to study 10 hours per week per module (lectures, 1-2-1s and independent learning).

Assessment is how we gauge your success on a course. You will be expected to take part in the following types of assessment during this course:

1. Exercises – these are designed to give you feedback on your performance and to help you improve as you study at Point Blank.

2. Assignments - these are designed to measure what you have achieved during a module and therefore the grade you will be awarded.

To make it possible for students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills to the best of their abilities, students will be asked to produce work in varying formats depending on your course including compositions, creative projects, written work, reports, performances, presentations, 1-2-1 discussions, recordings and timed music industry-based briefs.

I have been really impressed with everyone I have come into contact with at Point Blank. The mix of self-study and live instruction is very well done and find that I am armed with enough new tools in each class to enjoy my new work each week. My tutor's enthusiasm and knowledge and ability to communicate with students has been outstanding. It is a big thing to "pay" for an online course, but you have delivered value far more than my expectations! I look forward to doing more courses with Point Blank in the future. - John, online student

Being an undergraduate student involves two main expenses: tuition fees and living costs. Students can either choose to pay for their course privately, or alternatively, all of our higher education programmes are eligible for Student Finance loans. Eligible students may be able to apply for a tuition fee loan to cover the total tuition fee (please note that Student Finance maintenance funding is not normally available for distance learning courses). For students wishing to pay privately, we have a number of payment plans available, including annual and termly instalments. Click here for more information on fees and funding options available. 

Point Blank students in this program enjoy a range of free software and exclusive discounts including but not limited to:

• Free Ableton Live software (worth £539) 
• 70% off Eventide plugins
• 50% off NI Komplete & Roland Cloud
• 35% off Waves
• 30% off Spitfire Audio