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POINT BLANK MUSIC SCHOOL POINT BLANK MUSIC SCHOOL Undergraduate Guide POINT BLANK MUSIC SCHOOL POINT BLANK MUSIC SCHOOL Introduction Our Mission About Point Blank We select outstanding talent from the music Point Blank’s mission is to prepare students Established in 1994, Point Blank began industry to join our elite team of instructors from diverse backgrounds for a successful life as a commercial recording studio and provide them with the training required career in the music industry by providing before evolving into a hands-on teaching to teach our courses to a rigorous standard access to: facility. Today we’re recognised as an of excellence. Students learn at our state- inter nationally-renowned music school and of-the-art studios on the latest equipment in • A diverse, global community and student training ground for the next generation a highly creative learning environment. Our experience unmatched in creativity and of global artists and industry influencers. accredited courses offer internationally innovation Voted “Best Music School” by the readers recognised academic qualifications and of DJ Mag, Point Blank offers bespoke include degree-level programmes. Since • The latest state-of-the-art equipment tuition from campuses in London, Los we started sharing the music industry’s se- Angeles and through our online school, crets, over 50,000 students worldwide have • Teaching excellence via highly trained with personalized teaching and intimate turned to Point Blank to provide the best instructors with a wealth of industry classes. Our goal has always been to possible foundation for successful careers experience and Point Blank’s network of harness and demonstrate the creative across the fields of music production, sound contacts and partnerships process of making music at the highest engineering, music business, singing, radio level. production and DJing. ”If you‘re serious about your music, Point Blank is the place to be...“ Pete Tong MBE, internationally renowned BBC Radio One DJ/ Step Inside the Music Industry broadcaster and global music industry figure for over 30 years. 2 // www.pointblankmusicschool.com www.pointblankmusicschool.com // 3 POINT BLANK MUSIC SCHOOL POINT BLANK MUSIC SCHOOL Quality Assurance & Awards BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering Institution Code: P73 // Course Code: WW33 Point Blank offers programmes that It is significant that: This is a once in a lifetime opportunity Pharrell Williams, Chemical Brothers and art School in Shoreditch which features are quality assured by Middlesex to pursue your passion for music whilst Swedish House Mafia to name a few, this the best equipment and facilities in the also gaining a BA (Hons) degree in 360-degree experience will ensure your music business. University and students receive a • 100% of students in 2017 agreed that music production and sound expertise across a range of disciplines Middlesex award upon successful the teaching quality of the course was engineering, validated by Middlesex including production, remixing, sound You can complete this degree course in either ( ) completion of these programmes. strong NSS Q1-4, 2017 . This is 15.7% University. It features multiple design, studio and live sound two or three years (3 year pathway featured Our degrees are ideal progression above the sector benchmark for the year. opportunities for students to get started engineering, mastering, how to manage below). Student Finance is available for the routes into careers in the music industry. in the music business through our your career (or manage others), making three year pathway and places are limited. • 82.5% of students agreed that assessment dedicated industry liaison programme. music for TV, film and games, Pro Tools The School was among the first and feedback was clear, timely and fair and and how to start your career in the indepen-dent HE institutions to (NSS Q8-11 , 2017). This is 2.7% above the Developed and taught by music industry music industry. You will be attending successfully be registered by OfS and sector benchmark for the year. professionals who have worked with our state-of-the- TEF and has won numerous awards for excellence within its field. • 100% of students agreed that academic Modules support was strong and helpful (NSS Year 3 Year 1 Year 2 The School has received a high level of Q12-14). This is 17% above the sector Term 1 Term 4 Term 7 student recognition through a) scores of benchmark for the year. ■■ Intro to Music Production (Logic Pro) or ■■ Composing for Film & TV • Advanced Composition ■■ 100% (2017) and 91% (2018) for ‘Overall Intro to Music Production (Ableton) Production Analysis • Advanced Recording & Mixing ■■ Music Composition Student Satisfaction’ in our first two years • Our 100% graduate outcomes score Term 5 Term 8 taking part in the NSS and b) winning the in highly skilled employment or further Term 2 ■■ Record Deals & Branding ■■ Advanced Sound Design 2018 WhatUni Student Choice Award for study is 23.9% above the sector average. ■■ Sound Engineering ■■ Creative Production & Remix ■■ Music Entrepreneur ■■ ‘Best Independent HE’ institution. Sound Design Term 6 Term 8 Term 3 ■■ Electronic Music Performance ■■ Audio for Games ■■ Art of Mixing ■■ Mastering ■■ Production Portfolio ■■ Music Industry 4 // www.pointblankmusicschool.com www.pointblankmusicschool.com // 5 BA (Hons) Music Production & DJ Practice Degree BA (Hons) Music Industry Management Degree Institution Code: P73 // Course Code: WW44 Institution Code: P73 // Course Code: W5W5 This DJ specialist programme is the fast Mag and Pioneer DJ Radio, alongside career (or manage others) and more. For many years, Point Blank has shared Course activities include setting up a As you can see, on completion, you will track to a career in the music industry. It is shows from Carl Cox’s Global, Toolroom You will be attending our state-of-the- the secrets of the music business and record label; planning and executing have options to take on a wide range of your opportunity to pursue your passion and Defected. art school in Shoreditch which features seen its students find high profile live performances and tours; and how roles within the music industry. for music and DJing whilst gaining a BA industry-standard equipment and facili- work in the industry. In an exciting and to negotiate music industry contracts (Hons) degree validated by Middlesex Developed and taught by music industry ties to ensure you’re ready for a career opportunity-filled musical landscape, and deals. You will gain an understan- We understand that many people want University in the process. With in-depth professionals who have worked with in music. this degree gives you the skills, depth ding of Intellectual Property (IP) law and to study with us due to our exceptional DJ-focused content, this is an intensive Pharrell Williams, Chemical Brothers of knowledge and practical experience copyright and the relationships between student experience as evidenced in our and practical course with plenty of career and Rihanna to name a few, this degree You can complete this degree course you need to work within the music industry record labels, music publishing compa- National Student Survey (NSS) results opportunities for students. Before gradu- programme ensures your expertise in in either two or three years (three year as well as the contacts to get started. nies and the live sector. We will help of 91% for Student Satisfaction. The ating, you’ll have regular opportunities to crucial areas of the music industry such pathway is featured below). Student you identify career opportunities and School has also won various awards for play out including at DJ Mag’s Work Bar, as DJing, production, remixing, sound Finance is available for the three year show you how to develop a strategy for other outstanding achievements. How- getting your mix featured on Magnetic design, mastering, how to manage your option and places are limited. success in your chosen field. ever, places on this programme remain Modules strictly limited. This degree course Modules includes regular masterclasses from Year 1 Year 2 leading figures in the music industry, Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Term 1 Term 4 such as Nick Halkes (XL Recordings) ■■ History of the Music Industry ■■ Music Branding & Promotion and multiple career developing oppor- Term 1 Term 4 Term 7 ■■ ■■ ■■ ■■ The Recording Industry Digital Marketing tunities and events. Intro to Music Production (Logic Pro) or Native Instruments Maschine • Advanced Composition ■■ Intellectual Property & Copyright ■■ Artist Development ■■ Intro to Music Production (Ableton) ■■ Production Analysis • Advanced DJ Skills ■■ Essential DJ Skills This is a two year accelerated course. Term 2 Term 5 Term 5 Term 8 ■■ Music Publishing ■■ Professional Development Term 2 ■■ Record Deals & Branding ■■ Music Entrepreneur ■■ Music Management for the Music Industry ■■ Music Composition ■■ Creative Production & Remix ■■ Advanced Sound Design ■■ Digital Music ■■ Business Setup & Management ■■ Sound Design ■■ Music Futures Term 6 Term 8 Term 3 Term 3 ■■ Electronic Music Performance ■■ The Art of VJing ■■ The Live Music Industry Term 6 ■■ Art of Mixing ■■ Creative DJ Skills ■■ Production Portfolio ■■ Music in the Global Marketplace Start-Up Lab - Personal Project ■■ Music Industry ■■ Music Licensing 6 // www.pointblankmusicschool.com www.pointblankmusicschool.com // 7 Foundation Year (access to our degrees) Online BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering Degree Institution Code: P73 // Course Code: WW88 If you are interested in enrolling on one We understand that many people want to We are happy to offer this Foundation If you can’t study with us in person in Taught by experienced music producers UK/EU students can contact us for of our three BA (Hons) degree program- study with us due to our exceptional student Year entry into HE for those who may London but still want to learn how to who have worked with artists including information on Student Finance for this mes but do not yet meet the entry requi- experience as evidenced in our 2018 not otherwise be able to study with us.