Music Production Complete Diploma (Online)
Learn the skills you need to create cutting edge music
Learn the skills you need to create cutting edge music
This is Point Blank’s flagship professional programme, designed for those who would like to advance their technical and creative skills and take their success and opportunities to a new level. You will be taught by our established music industry professionals who have worked with some of the biggest names in music such as Stormzy, Bjork, Depeche Mode and more. If you’re looking for a professional course which covers all bases and connects you to the industry, this is the one for you. This course will prepare you for many roles such as a music producer, recording engineer, film/TV composer, sound designer and many more.
You will learn: Music Production (Logic or Ableton), Music Composition, Creative Audio (Logic or Ableton), Sound Design, Art of Mixing, Creative Production & Remix, Composing for Media, Mastering, Music Industry, Production Styles, Advanced Sound Design, and Advanced Composition.
| Duration | 18 Months | |
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| Available start dates | 2024 | 2025 |
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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.
Credits include Paul Weller, Oasis, Primal Scream, Jamiroquai and Massive Attack. Co-produced The Doves #1 album 'The Last Broadcast'. Mixed Primal Scream's 'XTRMNTR'. Helped develop La Roux.
Iconic British reggae singer who's also recorded with Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Sade & more. Signed to Virgin as solo artist. Scored several Top 40 hits & No.1 on UK Reggae Chart with 'I'm So Sorry'.
Linton aka Stepz composes/produces for Dido, Warren G, All Saints, Jamelia & Imogen Heap to name a few. He’s been active in the music industry for 3 decades and signed to Motown in the US.
Jen has been A&R for Universal-owned Fiction Records, Label Manager for King Tuts Recordings, Promoter for Live Nation-owned DF Concerts, Head of Business Affairs for Back Yard Music and Tour Manager, and now runs her own business The Bothy Society.
J-Fresh is a BBC Radio 1Xtra mix resident, Ministry of Sound music curator, DJ, broadcaster and producer with support from BBC Radio 1, Mixmag, GRM Daily & Spotify Editorials.
Musician, singer and trained audio engineer, specialising in object-based 3D sound for motion picture and commercial music production. Anna is an Ableton Certified Trainer and NI Product Specialist.
This course is great! The lecturers I have met online so far are brilliant and both are going out of their way for me especially. I couldn't be happier about it, as I have done courses before where the lecturer only did what they had to do to get by. It's refreshing to see that people are just as passionate as me regarding music! It is pushing me toward writing in other genres and making me consider how to utilise software in different ways. - Matthew, online student
Aluna Francis is half of AlunaGeorge. She studied production at PB before taking off to chart success with 'You Know You Like It' & No.1 hit 'White Noise' with Disclosure. Check out her awesome video.
Everyone knows Leona from X Factor. Before she won it, Leona wowed her fellow students on our Singing Course. "Her talent was obvious" said her instructor, "and her success thoroughly deserved."
With 1,500,000 Facebook followers, Sri-Lankan born Arjun is a South Asian pop superstar. His single ‘I’ll Be Waiting” charted at #1 on iTunes India and spent 30 weeks on the BBC Asian Download Chart.
Spoony is a legend in UK dance music having brought garage to the masses in 2000 as part of the Dreem Team. He's since gone on to become a staple on Five Live but proved he's always learning by enrolling at PB!
| Fees | Saving over monthly instalments | ||
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| £4,995 payment in full | £965 | ||
| £200 reg fee + £890 per term | £420 | ||
| £200 reg fee + £320 per month | |||
| Monthly instalment plans are subject to a nominal fee already included in the price above. See details during the enrolment process. | |||
Pay in full upon enrolment and save up to 20% over paying in instalments. See the enrolment process for more details.
Point Blank students in this program enjoy a range of free software and exclusive discounts including but not limited to:
Each module requires your attendance in one weekly masterclass which will be 2 hours long. The masterclasses take place between 7-9pm UK time and will be on the same day each week. The masterclass day will be confirmed a week before the start of each term, but all classes are recorded and archived, so you can watch them back whenever it suits you if you can't attend live. You will also be able to book five 1-2-1 sessions with your lecturer per module per term for additional support - these take place in weeks 2, 4, 6, 8 and 11 of your course.
Studying with Point Blank online is a completely unique experience and unlike any other online course. You are personally guided by a professional producer and provided with regular opportunities to discuss and submit your work to get expert feedback and analysis on your music:
Yes! If you would like to get a closer look at what it's like to study online with Point Blank online, please try out a free sample course here.
Yes. This course assumes no previous experience. Your first module will ensure that you have a sound grasp on all of the fundamental production skills. You then progress onto more advanced modules which will develop these skills.
No. There are no academic requirements for this course. This course or programme is practical, and therefore aimed at those who wish to develop their skills to a professional standard. The modules are the same as the BA (Hons) degree pathway but this course is for those who prefer the non-accredited route. Click here for the BA (Hons) degree.
Throughout your course you will be instructored and supported by our expert team of professional music producers. You will be able to contact them via the student forum, raise any issues that you may encounter on your course, and receive a timely response. All of the instructors are highly experienced in making music and/or have in depth knowledge of the music business and will be able to offer valuable advice and guidance. You will also be able to participate in a weekly online masterclass where you can raise specific questions related to the module you are currently taking.
If you have further questions, don't be shy, please contact a Course Advisor who will be happy to help.