New Media is a growth industry. The whole world is soaking up a wealth of interactive media, websites, DVDs / Bluerays, TV, Film, Radio, downloadable content and all of these things need sound.

As part of it's Industry focus, ACM has recognised that there is a lot of demand for skilled sound engineers, audio producers, sound designers, composers, musicians, editors, foley artists, sound recordists and many other potential career paths. We have therefore devised the Creative Sound Design degree programme to give you a leg up into the industry with the appropriate skills and connections.

Our tutors are all active in the sound industry, whether it be writing music for Hollywood blockbusters, recording sound for TV shows, generating audio landscapes for computer games, creating interactive audio websites or producing platinum selling records. You will learn all the key skills required to work in this very competitive industry in a fun atmosphere, surrounded by people who are just as passionate as you about sound and music.

ACM has a very good reputation in the sound and music industry and we are often approached by companies looking for employees. We are always proud to provide them with our most motivated and therefore highest achieving students.

Find out more about the Creative Sound Design Degree by clicking the link below:

BA (Hons) Creative Sound Design for New Media

A modern ‘Record Producer’ is likely to be involved in many stages of the production process. Here at ACM our music production courses aim to give students an excellent grounding in a variety of essential music production areas. We feel that this is vital for the growth of a successful producer, whether they aim to work purely on their own material, or work with other artists.

At the ACM Music Production School, tutors work on a wide variety of styles and a broad range of subjects including studio recording, composition, sequencing and business studies among others. The result is that students can be assured of experiencing all areas of the music industry.

With our tutors currently working in the music industry, as well as teaching regularly at ACM, all career advice and individual support is guaranteed to be relevant and current. This kind of advice is ongoing, through lectures and tutorials throughout the length of the music production course.

We run Full Time and Part Time courses at the Production School for different levels and ages, these include:

BA (Hons) Creative Music Production
Cert HE in Practical Music Production (ACM Higher Diploma)
BTEC National Certificate in Music Technology (ACM Diploma)
Part Time Music Technology Courses

Antony studied music technology at Kingston University and subsequently worked freelance as a Pro Tools engineer and music video editor.

Antony then took up a position as technical engineer at Mayfair Recording Studios where he fast became a key component in the studio success, making important contacts with artists such as Travis, Supergrass, Coldplay and Robbie Williams. He then went on to complete the design and manufacture of Coldplay’s demo studio in a freelance capacity.

As well as running the Production School, Antony also works as a freelance producer and engineer on a number of projects.

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The ACM Production School has world class, state of the art facilities. We have large studios where students will be taught their lectures and also smaller, idividual rooms where students can practice their skills during their own time. Our facilities include:

Demo Studio - This professional standard studio is available for students to use for sound design projects. The room includes Soundcraft Ghost 32 Channel Mixing Console, Apple Mac®, dual 19” TFT widescreens and more

Two Music IT Suites - The IT suites are lined with Intel iMacs® that run Logic, Reason, Pro Tools, Sibelius, Ableton and Multimedia products such as Photoshop, Flash and Dreamweaver

Pre/Post Rooms - These mini studios allow students to mix and master their tracks away from the main studio

Software - At ACM we provide students with access to the worlds best software including Apple Logic, Reason, ProTools, Final Cut Express, Sibelius and Ableton.

Click here for a full list of the facilities available at the ACM Production School!

ACM runs a number of extra curricular events and activities for students on full time Music Production courses and Creative Sound Design courses. These may include:

Mix Doctor - Studio legend John Gallen helps you with your mixes, giving you those vital professional tips to achieve a finished track.

Practical Pro Tools - A chance to exercise your Pro Tools skills in a studio environment with real musicians.

Production Pro – a session to provide producers with an insight into the various aspects of the techniques involved in creative music production.

Music Video Production – Students have the chance to gain hands on experience of producing a music video from start to finish.

To apply to ACM please download the ACM Application Form packs here or contact ACM for more information on:

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