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Introduction to Digital Music Composition & Production

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  • Course overview

Soul Candi have teamed up with Boston City Campus to bring you a revolutionary new approach to the introductory skills associated with digital music composition and production. This SLP, one of a kind in Africa, seamlessly integrates modern music composition with all the latest music production techniques being used by the world’s best hit-making studios and producers! This short course provides you with the skills you will need to enter the exciting and vibrant life of music production. You can thrive in the highly competitive and dynamic audio visual industry with the right commitment and passion to succeed.

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  • Career opporutinites

  • Remixer, Producer, Live Artist

  • Film Score Composer

  • Sound and Music Design for Games, TV, Film and other Multimedia Applications

  • Record Producer

  • Post Production and Mastering Engineer

  • Key Information

Based on the indicative notional hours of this Short Learning Programme (SLP), the minimum duration is four (4) months. The maximum duration is one (1) year. For more information see Table overleaf.

  • Grade 11 Certificate; or National Certificate: (Vocational) L3; or equivalent qualification. No previous knowledge of music or experience with any musical instrument required. OR

  • Grade 10 Certificate; or National Certificate: (Vocational) L2; or equivalent qualification. Some previous knowledge of music or experience with any musical instrument is required.

The Academic Calendar outlines the most important dates for the Boston Short Learning Programme and will assist students to plan for success. For more information download the fact sheet.

Visit a Support Centre to complete the registration form. Make sure you bring along all the required supporting documents to the Support Centre.

  • Key outcomes

On completion of the SLP, graduates will have the necessary knowledge and practical skills required to:

  • Produce basic and advanced music composition techniques with a focus on modern and electronic music styles.

  • Develop knowledge and an understanding of the underlying principles and concepts relating to drum programming and technical proficiency to apply these techniques universally.

  • Demonstrate knowledge of music theory and fundamental ability to play scales.

  • Utilise the following Digital Audio Workstations (DAW) Steinberg Cubase, Propellerheads: Reason & Native Instruments Komplete.

  • Apply sound design techniques.

  • Apply in audio engineering fundamentals such as mixing, mastering.

  • Course modules

01.

Music Production Fundamentals 1 (Propellerheads Reason)

02.

Music Production Fundamentals 2 (Native Instruments)

03.

Music Theory

04.

Intermediate Production with Steinberg Cubase

  • Course modules

01.

Music Production Fundamentals 1 (Propellerheads Reason)

02.

Music Production Fundamentals 2 (Native Instruments)

03.

Music Theory

04.

Cubase And Audio Engineering Theory

05.

Advanced Production And Post Production

  • Our course fees

The Boston Short Learning Programme consists of four (4) compulsory modules, see Table below.

Prescribed textbooks are included in the Module Fee.

As the Module Fee is a package fee, the Module Fee cannot be varied. The Module Fee, therefore, cannot be varied due to the student being in possession of the prescribed textbook and/or courseware prior to the commencement of the module and/or re-registration etc.

Course sample
  • Your Lecturer - Ryan Murgatroyd

Having secured his relationship with Get Physical music he assisted and featured in the release of the first ever ‘Africa Gets Physical’, now an annual compilation series. Ryan is currently working on new material in studio as well as the launch of Ryan’s new collective, Bantwanas, combining African and electronic music. Ryan continues to draw worldwide attention, earning exposure through the likes of Boiler Room, who recorded and streamed his recent set at Amsterdam Dance Event, with this past year seeing him perform at Watergate, Black Coffee’s night at HI Ibiza and others, which has since garnered huge audience support and further recognition for Ryan. His upcoming projects include a three track EP deal with global hitmakers Get Physical in Berlin, with tour dates throughout Africa and Europe, and a continued focus on further development on the Bantwana’s collective.

  • SUCCESS STORIES
Cuebur
CueburDJ / Producer
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Cuebur has gone from the quiet streets of Middelburg to the loudest clubs of the world showcasing his immense talent as a DJ and music producer. He has earned himself the reputation of being one of the most innovative talents to have hit the music industry with it being said that ‘without Cuebur there is no rhythm’. Cuebur was introduced to house music by his friend Xolani
DJ Zinhle
DJ ZinhleDJ / Producer / Media Personality
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  • Assessment measures

What do I require to pass a Module?

Students will need an overall mark of sixty percent (60%) to pass a module. Students who do not achieve a pass mark in an assessment may be provided one (1) further opportunity to retake (supplement) an assessment at an additional supplementary fee.

How is the Overall Mark Calculated?

The overall mark will be calculated from the student’s performance on formative assessments (FA’s) and summative assessments (SA’s).

  • FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Minimum is one (1) module per semester, this will ensure students remain academically active. 

It is compulsory that students have access to a computer and internet. Certain course material and/or notes and assessments will only be accessible online or electronically. 

Boston will provide all study guides and/or prescribed texts (where applicable), module information, timetables, and access to filmed lectures for each module. Therefore there will be no requirement to purchase any additional prescribed materials. 

Boston’s network of Support Centres grants our students access to computers, online assessments, filmed lectures, electronic library facilities, examination venues and administrative services. Students must select a single Support Centre and may make daily use of the facilities for the duration of their studies, see attached list. 

Students who have registered online must select a Support Centre (for Assessment purposes only), see attached list. Summative assessments (final examinations) will be conducted at the selected Support Centre*. Formative assessments (assignment and test) will be uploaded into and/or completed online in ColCampus which can be done from home/work.

* Students that do not reside in South Africa and therefore unable to nominate a Support Centre must instead nominate a Proctor. A Proctor is a person who assumes responsibility for the administration and invigilation of examinations. The ideal candidate may include a teacher, police officer, priest or community elder and may not be a friend or family member. It is important that the Proctor has access to a computer, internet, printer, and an email address. Any fees that may be incurred or charged by the Proctor is the responsibility of the student. Summative assessments (final examinations) will be conducted at the venue chosen by the Proctor.

English is the language of communication, instruction and assessment at Boston. 

Distance Learning supported with rich-media courseware. For every module, this includes:

  • Comprehensive information which consists of:

    Overview of the short learning programme outcomes Overview of the teaching, learning and assessment strategies Module specific information
    Tuition plan

  • Boston study guide and/or prescribed texts (whichever is applicable)

  • Filmed lecture contents and assessments hosted on our Learning Management System

    (ColCampus) accessible online from home/work

  • Access to Colcampus online assessment and support system
    Colcampus promotes anytime, anywhere learning while connecting students to Educators and learning resources in a safe, secure online environment.

Boston has appointed qualified and experienced Educators to provide support to learners. Students can contact Educators any time through e-mail, or alternatively book telephonic appointments. Colcampus also enables interaction with Educators and fellow students. 

When you are accepted you will be required to register. In order to register you will need to complete the ‘Registration Contract’ and pay the registration fee and first instalment or deposit. Once you have paid and completed the Registration Contract you must return the contract and proof of payment to your selected Support Centre or Support Centre selected for Assessment purposes. Contracts handed in at a Support Centre will be captured for confirmation of your registration and student number.

  • The closing date for registration for Term 1 is at 17h00 on Friday 10th February 2023.
  • The closing date for registration for Term 2 is at 17h00 on Friday 28th April 2023.
  • The closing date for registration for Term 3 is at 17h00 on Friday 30th June 2023.
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