Program Overview

Music Production & DJ Performance Diploma

Overview

This course is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the music industry as a DJ and music producer. The program covers a range of topics, including music production, DJing, sound design, and music industry studies.

Key Info

• Duration: 3 Terms
• Start Dates: July 2025, October 2025, January 2026, April 2026, July 2026, October 2026, January 2027, April 2027, July 2027, October 2027
• Timetable: Four classes per week. Terms are typically 9 to 10 weeks long.

Fees

• Payment in Full: £12,990 (includes £1,970 saving over monthly instalments)
• Registration Fee + Termly Payments: £200 registration fee + £4,745 per term (includes £525 saving over monthly instalments)
• Registration Fee + Monthly Payments: £200 registration fee + £1,640 per month

Accommodation

pointblank does not offer on-campus housing, but works with trusted providers to help students find safe, comfortable, and affordable accommodation in London.

Modules

Term 1

• Music Production (Ableton): Learn the fundamentals of music production using Ableton Live.
• Music Production (Logic): Learn the fundamentals of music production using Logic Pro.
• Music Composition: Develop your skills in music composition and arrangement.
• Music Industry: Learn about the music industry, including the role of record labels, publishers, and promoters.
• Essential DJ Skills: Develop your skills in DJing, including beatmatching, mixing, and scratching.

Term 2

• Creative DJ Skills: Learn advanced DJing techniques, including effects processing and live remixing.
• Production Styles: Explore different production styles and genres, including house, techno, and hip-hop.
• Creative Production & Remix: Learn how to create original productions and remixes.
• Art of Mixing: Develop your skills in mixing and mastering.

Term 3

• Sound Design: Learn how to create and manipulate sounds using software synthesizers and effects processors.
• Electronic Music Performance: Develop your skills in performing electronic music live.
• Mastering: Learn how to prepare your tracks for distribution and playback on different systems.
• Advanced DJ Skills: Learn advanced DJing techniques, including live sampling and effects processing.

Student Spotlight

• Tailor Jae: DJ and producer who has performed at clubs and festivals, including the launch of Chase and Status's album What Came Before.

Expert Lecturers

• Richard Boal: Music production lecturer who has worked with Judge Jules, Sonique, and Sophie Ellis Bextor.
• Darren Henry: DJing lecturer who is a pioneer of the UK Dubstep sound and has released music on Deep Medi Music and Dub Police.
• Nigel Hosten: DJing lecturer who has DJ'd with Ghostface & Raekwon (Wu-Tang), Omar, Estelle, and Scratch Perverts.

Discounts

• 50% off NI Komplete, Ableton Live & Roland Cloud
• 40% off Serato DJ
• 30% off NI Kontrol & Maschine
• 25% off Adam Audio & Focusrite

Career Opportunities

• DJ: Perform at clubs, festivals, weddings, and corporate events.
• Music Producer: Work with artists, labels, and studios to create original tracks, remixes, and soundtracks.
• Artist/Performer: Build a strong fan base and potentially secure residencies or international tours.
• Music Publisher: Work with artists and labels to publish and distribute music.
• Artist Manager: Manage the careers of artists and bands.
• Remixer: Create remixes for artists and labels.
• A&R Label Manager: Work with record labels to sign and develop new artists.
• Sound Designer: Create and manipulate sounds for music, film, and television.
• Recording Engineer: Work with artists and producers to record and mix music.
• Mix Engineer: Mix and master music for artists and labels.
• Game Composer: Create music and sound effects for video games.