Preparation for progression

In preparation for progression to entering further education. I had the opportunity to visit Goldsmiths uni. I enjoyed the facilities, especially the big hall for the live performances and practices, however I felt that the courses didn't cater to me. The courses were more music performance and technology oriented though, I was looking for a course which was more production focused. I also visited UEL, I was much more interested at the courses offered here, yet I was still unsure wether this was somewhere I wanted to complete further studies, due to the fact that I found more interest in other university courses


interview at bucs-
I'd been accepted for two courses at the bucks new Uni. As I arrived I was given a tour of the facilities. Immediately something which stood out to me was the range of different microphone's and live instruments. I was impressed by these facilities because I knew they would allow me to produce the best sounds. The main studio was also very impressive with several screens, surround and sub speakers all equipped. Both of the courses which I had applied for appealed to me, the man differences were that. One of the courses was more business and industry focused, and the other more practical and studio based. The teachers for both courses seemed very knowledgeable and keen to share their knowledge.


I also got accepted to huddersfield uni. during the facilities tour here, i could tell that as far as facilities alone. this was an institution which stood out amongst the competition. there was a very large amount of rooms with numbers of different types of equipment from guitars and drum kits to Moog synthesiser's. They also had one of the gloves designed by Imogen Heap. I also liked the fact that every single speaker used in all the different rooms, were Genelec's. so you can refer back to the same sounds wherever you are.


I was asked by leeds college of music to produce a portfolio of work instead of having an interview. The portfolio had to consist of a variety of material, including some of my own compositions, and a notated version of one of my compositions. I also had to submit a piece of writing answering some questions, for example "why do you want to study at LCOM". So essentially an interview on paper.