ADVANCED DIPLOMA INMUSIC PRODUCTION AND

SOUND ENGINEERING

DETAILS, REGISTRATION FORM AND FEE SCHEDULE

UK Version

Abbey Road Institute is a brand-new education initiative from the world famous Abbey Road Studios. Synonymous with excellence in recorded music for more than 80 years, Abbey Road’s continued success is due largely due to its staff and their knowledge.

Now my team will be able to share some of this expertise in a course which will provide first-class vocational training for people interested in forging a career in audio production and the music industry. If you share our passion for audio technology and music production, then Abbey Road Institute could be for you.

I look forward to hearing from our prospective students.

Luca BarassiManaging DirectorAbbey Road Institute London

OUR UNIQUE EDUCATION SYSTEM

We offer a fast paced 12 month course that concentrates on 3 main areas: audio engineering and acoustics, music theory and production, management and music business.

This approach ensures students leave us with a rounded view of the music industry and better equipped to thrive in the ever evolving world of audio production. Using our unique teaching method called Progressive Continuous Learning (PCL), we break modules down into short subjects and deliver them in a progressive logical manner, combining theory and practice. This differs from more traditional styles of teaching where programmes are delivered via self-contained, isolated modules. We have an apprenticeship approach to training where practical, ‘hands-on’ skills are developed and supported by the relevant theory delivered by industry professionals. Our students have exclusive access to our powerful studio workstations (One per student), allowing for the progressive fine tuning of skills and application of theory.

Our brand new, purpose-built studio facility is located within Abbey Road Studios and includes both a live recording space and professional standard control room. The Institute’s studio will be accessible as part of the teaching programme and students will also be able to use these facilities for extra curricular projects.

PROGRAMME NAMEAdvanced Diploma in Music Production and Sound Engineering

PROGRAMME DURATION12 Months - 48 weeks tuition

PROGRAMME TYPEFull Time

PROGRAMME ENTRY REQUIREMENTS• Successful completion of the registration agreement and interview;• Minimum age of 18;• Completion of a minimum of four grade C - GCSEs or equivalent;• Music Theory Grade 1 (ABRSM) or equivalent knowledge;• Demonstrated competence in English (for applicants not from an English speaking country).

ASSESSMENT METHOD AND AWARD

Practical assessment:• Applied theory exercises;• Production project;• Studio workshops;• Final ‘in-studio’ examination

Theoretical assessment:Three theoretical progress examinations are held at regular intervals over the duration of the programme.

The Advanced Diploma has a pass mark of 80%. Students achieving a final grade above 90% will be awarded ‘distinction’.

PROGRESSION TO BACHELOR DEGREE

We are currently negotiating advanced standing for our Advanced Diploma course with various Universities and expect to have advanced standing by late 2016. This will allow our graduates to continue their studies to Bachelor degree level if they wish to do so. We believe and know from experience that a degree may not be necessary in the competitive music and entertainment industry, although, they might offer an advantage should one wish to change career in the future.

COURSE FEES (LONDON)

Payment PLAN A (Full course fee paid up-front)Registration fee £ 450Course Fee £ 11,250Total tuition fee £ 11,700

Payment PLAN B (Monthly installments)Registration fee £ 450Monthly (x12 installments ) £ 995Total tuition fee £ 12,390

Note: All fees include VAT

COMMENCEMENT DATES (LONDON)

Course 09/15 Starting on 21 Sep 2015Course 03/16 Starting on 21 Mar 2016Course 09/16 Starting on 19 Sep 2016Course 03/17 Starting on 20 Mar 2017

Note: Courses commence at 10 am

The Beatles with engineer Richard Langham Studio Two

OUR ADVANTAGES

Decisions about one’s education are amongst the most important in life. Choosing the right school will determine your success in the future. Here are some of our advantages:

• We have 80 years’ experience teaching and training our engineers to the highest standard.

• The curriculum has been developed by a team of music producers, industry experts and Abbey Road engineers.

• Our students will gain a broad understanding of all aspects of the music business, best preparing them for a competitive job market. • Our students receive the very best practical and theory training delivered by experienced industry professionals.

• The unique education approach using the PCL method means what usually takes up to two years in other Institutions is delivered by us in one year.

• We guarantee our students individual studio time to record their projects in our new, dedicated state-of-the- art studio facilities.

• Students will have their own studio workstation before, during and after class.

• A qualification with global recognition.

• We train you to become a sound engineer and music producer.

• Ability to study at various ARI Campuses.

Mastering: Preparation of audio content for physical duplication and online distribution.• Critical listening, monitors, headphones;• Metering, clipping (sample and inter sample), loudness;• Techniques; use of EQ, dynamics, M/S, creative processing; • Mastering for CD, mp3, AAC and vinyl.

Microphones: Principles of microphone operation and recording techniques. • Principles of operation (dynamic, condenser, other);• Placement, multichannel microphone techniques; • Specifications, selection, evaluation;• ‘Live’ and broadcasting microphone use.

Mixing and Critical Listening: Mixing styles and techniques, critical listening. • Setups, gain structure, preparation;• Level balancing, panning, mutes, solos;• Equalisation, dynamics and effects processing;• Automation, mixing styles and techniques.

Music Theory and Production: Basic principles, harmony, instrumentation, arranging and production techniques.• Basic principles, score writing and reading;• Harmony, analysis, applications;• Instrumentation, notation, limitations; • Arranging, remixing, techniques.

Production: The different stages of music and film production, including historical analysis.• Film and music production, roles and responsibilities;• Historical overview, case studies;• Workflow, common procedures;• Current trends, old and new technologies.

Recording: The fundamentals of the recording process including studio setup. • Pre-production, session planning.• Studio setup, signal flow, gain structure;• Recording techniques, monitor mixes, editing;• Session procedure, troubleshooting.

Sound Theory: Basic principles of sound and wave theory. • Basic principles, wave theory;• Psychoacoustics, timbre, loudness, localisation;• Spectral analysis, transfer characteristics, dynamic range; • The human ear, critical listening, protection.

Studio Equipment and Signal Processing: Signal flow and the key analogue and digital professional recording studio components.• Vintage and modern equipment;• Parameters, operation, inter connectivity;• Advanced applications, techniques; • Evaluation and troubleshooting.

Studio Etiquette and Musicianship: The different roles in music production, working with studio musicians, coaching the performers, hard and soft skills, professionalism.• Workflow and etiquette;• Communication and presentation skills;• Studio psychology, subjectivity, negotiating; • Working in teams, leadership.

ADVANCED DIPLOMA CURRICULUM OUTLINE:

The Abbey Road Institute curriculum is based upon years of experience training our assistant engineers who have since become well respected sound engineers and producers in the industry. Our programme is divided between three main areas: Audio Engineering and acoustics, management and music busi-ness, music theory and production and incorporates the vast technical and creative heritage of Abbey Road Studios to help you learn not just what equipment, techniques or microphones to use but why to use them. The subjects covered include:

Acoustics: Basic principles and recording studio design.• Behaviour of sound in outdoor and indoor environments, reflection, absorption, diffusion;• Control room design, ‘Non Environment’, RFZ, ‘Live End-Dead End’, Anechoic;• Live room design, fixed and variable acoustics;• Room measurements and treatment.

Computers: An introduction to computer operating systems and software, file management and working online.• Hardware; input and output devices;• Software; operating systems, extensions, applications, plug-ins;• File management, housekeeping, archival;• Online computing, uploading, downloading, data sharing, remote collaboration.

Copyright and Legal Issues: Legal contracts and music copyright. • Intellectual property, copyright, trademarks, patents, design;• Contracts, licensing, valuing intellectual property;• Creative commons, current trends;• Case studies.

Digital Audio Technology: Digital audio theory and its practical application in modern studio systems, including the use of professional software and digital hardware.• Analogue to digital and digital to analogue conversion;• Digital hardware, inter connectivity; • Digital signal processing, editing;• Digital audio workstations (DAWs).

Electronics and Analogue Equipment: Fundamentals of electronics and their relevance to audio production, basic circuit design and schematics.• Basic principles, voltage, current, resistance, power;• Operating levels, interfacing, calibration;• Basic circuit design, filters, amplifiers;• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting.

General Business and Publishing: General business practices including self publishing, management contracts, royalties, labels and major/minor record companies.• Income sources, royalties, advances;• Financial structures, UK and international music markets; • Management, account systems, archiving;• Starting a business, planning, budgets, teams.

General Business and Marketing: The inner workings of the music business, including accounts and budgets, self promotion and marketing strategies.• Promotion, strategies, systems;• Touring and merchandising;• Branding, sales, distribution;• Advertising, publicity, campaigns.

Management Skills: Management procedures and staffing, basic business and accounting principles.• Procedures, organisation, staffing;• Business principles, ethics;• Leadership, team building;• Current trends and strategies.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Abbey Road Institute is a world class provider of audio education, committed to teaching at the highest educational standard. The following information is provided to ensure a clear understanding of our Institute’s operating policies and procedures. Please read our rules and regulations carefully.

APPLICATION: You can submit your application and supporting documentation in person, by mail or online. If you require any assistance while completing your application contact our admission department. Please note that submitting an application does not automatically guar-antee a place on the course, but it is the first step in our admission process. Once we have received your application and relevant supporting documentation, we will contact you to arrange a personal interview.

ADMISSION: Applicants for all courses must be a minimum age of 18 years old and meet the initial entry requirements. All applicants must provide evidence ofprevious education or relevant experience. Only upon successful completion of the personal interview will a place be offered to the applicant. Successful applicants are required to confirm acceptance of the offer with the payment of the registration fee. As we have limited spaces against high level of applications, we will only allocate a place on the course after successful outcome of the admission process and confirmation of registration fee payment.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Is not available for this programme. However, some banks and other institutions have special student loans available. Please contact our admission department for complete up-to-date details.

EMAIL ACCOUNT: Students are required to maintain an active email account whilst attending the Institute. This will be used to communicate courser related matters. Students must ensure that the Institute is in possession of their up to date email address at all times.

PERSONAL DETAILS: The Institute treats all student data as confidential and will only divulge such information to third parties when required to do so by law or for internal operational purposes. Parents and sponsors will only be provided with information if written permission has been granted by the student.

FACILITIES TOURS: The Institute is open weekly during usual business hours for studio tours and career interviews. Arrangements for an individual tour can be made via telephone or online. Please be aware that tours of our commercial studios are not always possible as the studios might be in use.

ACCESS POLICY: Students are given strict guidelines regard-ing access to our commercial studios upon commencement of their programme. These guideline vary from campus to campus and are designed to permit access to the relevant facilities while allowing normal operation of the commercial studios.

IDENTIFICATION CARD: Our students will be provided with an identification card. The card is used to gain access to Institute facilities. The card must be displayed at all times whilst the student is on the Institute’s premises .

VISITORS RESPONSIBILITIES: Visitors accompanying stu-dents to the Institute must abide by the rules and regulations of the Institute. Responsibility for all equipment and fixtures during sessions rests with the student. Guests’ personal equipment is not covered by our insurance policies.

RESERVED RIGHTS & STUDENT CONDUCT: Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and considerate manner whilst attending the Institute. If a student’s conduct is, in the opinion of the Institute Manager, unsuitable, the Institute reserves the right to expel a student.

DOWNLOADING: Students are not allowed to use the Institute’s computers and network to download or share copyright protected material of any kind without the express permission of the copyright owner.

TEACHING METHOD: Courses at Abbey Road Institute are taught through a combination of formal lectures, seminars and workshops. In addition, students are required to under-take a significant amount of supervised practical work utilising the Institute’s practical facilities.

CLASS SIZES: Classes are limited to 25 students. Most practical lectures and workshops are conducted in smaller groups. Class sizes may vary during our master classes and industry guest lectures.

WEEKLY ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS: Our full time students are expected to dedicate between 25-32 hours per week for course related activities including theoretical train-ing, supervised assignments, workshops, and self study time.

MINIMUM ATTENDANCE: A student must attend a mini-mum of 90% of all formal classes and practical sessions. Failure to meet this requirement, may result in the student not being allowed to continue on the course.

PRACTICAL BOOKINGS: Practical time is allocated on an individual basis and fully supervised by our qualified staff. Practical assignments must be completed within the specified deadlines, and attendance at supervised sessions is mandatory. There is no limit to the amount of practical time a student can book during his/her course, subject only to availability. Failure to attend booked studio time without prior notifica-tion will result in disciplinary action in the form of a ban from accessing practical facilities for a set period of time.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS: Interruptions to our courses are kept to a minimum. The dates for all forthcoming holidays are displayed on Institute notice boards and published online. The Institute may be open during some public holidays.

HEALTH AND SAFETY: While on our premises, students are required to comply with our Health & Safety policy. Where appropriate, students will be provided with the rel-evant training to carry out their activities while on campus.

EQUIPMENT USE: Students are responsible for the safe keeping of all the Institute’s equipment used during their practical sessions. In the event of equipment failure during a student’s practical session, the student should notify an Institute staff member giving full details of the malfunction. If equipment is lost or damaged because of a student’s failure to observe correct operating procedures or exercise due care, the student will be held liable for the cost of repairing or replacing the equipment.

STUDENTS’ OWN EQUIPMENT: Our insurance policy does not cover students’ own equipment for any damage or loss.

YOUR OWN STORAGE MEDIA: All students are expect-ed to provide their own back-up and storage media.

PASS MARK: To successfully graduate, a student must achieve an overall pass mark of 80%. This can be achieved by successfully completing our progress examinations and practical assignments and a final theory and practical tests.Distinction is awarded to students with a pass level above 90%.

PROBATION: A student who fails to achieve an adequate academic record will be placed on probation for a period up to 4 weeks. If the student’s academic performance does not improve in that period, he/she may be dismissed.

RETAKES: If a student fails a section of the course, he or she may be allowed to repeat the required units of the pro-gramme. Repeated sections will be billed at the tuition fees current at the time of retake.

CHANGE OF PROGRAMME: The Institute reserves the right to change the content of a programme in which students are enrolled to allow for new developments and techniques to be incorporated.

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DECLARATION BY THE APPLICANT I have read and understood all the terms and conditions of enrolment set out on the reverse side of this form in the current ARI brochures and I agree to abide by these terms and conditions. The applicant herewith grants the Institute the right to use his/ her name, picture and course work for promotional materials for the purpose of promoting the Abbey Road Institute and its programmes.

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PROGRAMME START DATES

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PAYMENT METHOD

£ 11,250 (due before commencement)Plan A (Course Fee)

£ 450Registration Fee

£ 11,700Total Fee (Plan A)

HOW TO APPLY

In order to apply for a programme at Abbey Road Institute please follow this checklist:

• Complete and sign the front of the registration form • Read and sign the back of the registration form • Include copies of your previous qualifications and experience(s) • Include your CV/resumé • Attach two passport size photographs • Include proof of payment of the registration fee • Send or personally deliver all documents to Abbey Road Institute

Note: You can lodge you application online.

Once we have received your application it will be assessed. We may get back to you if further information is required and will contact you to make an appointment for a personal interview. Only after successful completion of the interview will you be offered a place on our programme.

Payments can be made by direct transfer or by credit card at Abbey Road Institute or online or on the phone. If you wish to pay by direct transfer, please contact our Administration Department who will supply you with the relevant information. Transfer charges have to be paid by the sender.

Should your contact details change please inform us. If you have any questions please get in touch.

APPLICATION FORM FOR THE ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MUSIC PRODUCTION AND SOUND ENGINEERING.

21 SEP 2015

21 MAR 2016

19 SEP 2016

20 MAR 2017

£ 995 (x12 monthly installments)Plan B (Course Fee)

£ 450Registration Fee

£ 12,390Total Fee (Plan B)

PLAN A PLAN B Select payment plan

TERMS AND CONDITIONS:Definitions: The following terms are used in this agreement(a) “Date of Commencement” means the first day on which the Course commences. (b) “Course” means the series of classes and workshops offered by the Institute. (c) “Institute” is Abbey Road Training Ltd t/a Abbey Road Institute. (d) “Registration Fee” means the sum of money payable by the applicant upon application to a

Course. (e) “Fee and Start Times” the officially published fees and schedules of the Institute. 1. Admission and Fees1.1. Applicants for all Courses must be a minimum age of 18 years old and meet the initial

entry requirements. 1.2. All applicants must provide evidence of previous education or relevant experience. 1.3. Submitting an application does not automatically guarantee a place on the Course.1.4. Once we have received an application with relevant supporting documentation and the

Registration Fee, the Institute will consider the application and if successful through this first stage of the application process the Institute will contact the applicant to arrange a personal interview.

1.5. On making an application the applicant must pay the Registration Fee. The Registration Fee shall be deemed a deposit which shall be refunded to the applicant in full should the application not be successful in the first stage of application (i.e an applicant is not called to interview).

1.6. If an applicant is called for interview but is unsuccessful in being selected for a Course, the Registration Fee will be refunded by the Institute less an administration charge of GBP £100.

1.7. On being offered a place on the Course the student agrees to pay the full balance of the Course fee (or the first instalment if paying under payment Plan B) within 14 days from the date of the offer.

1.8. Payment of the full balance of the Course fee or the first instalment shall be considered as the student’s acceptance of the offer of a place on the Course.

1.9. If the Institute does not receive formal acceptance of the offer within 14 days, the offer or place on the Course will be automatically withdrawn.

1.10. If a student advises the Institute, in writing, of their intention not to commence the Course, WITHIN 14 days of being offered a place, the PAID Registration Fee will be refunded by the Institute less an administration charge of GBP £100.

1.11. If an applicant advises the Institute, in writing, of their intention not to commence the Course after formal acceptance of the offer less than 4 weeks prior to the Date of Commencement of the Course, the Registration fee will not be refunded.

1.12. If, due to extenuating circumstances, the student is unable to undertake the Course for which it has accepted an offer the Course fee may be transferred to the next available Institute Course with availability once notification in writing has been received by the Institute, with a minimum notice period of four weeks. The Course will be billed at the tuition fees published in the Institutes latest Fee and Start Times schedule which can be found on the Institution’s website.

1.13. Late payment of tuition fees for Plan B can result in cancellation of all practical studio time and theoretical lectures. A late payment fee of GBP £40 will apply.

1.14. The student accepts that the Institute has the right to refuse any enrolment. This decision is at the discretion of the Institute Manager.

1.15. Additional minor charges may be levied by the Institute, e.g merchandising, special release literature, field trips or similar.

1.16. VAT is included in our Course fees.

2. Deferment and Cancellation2.1. Students may defer their studies upon giving one month written notice of such deferment.

At the time of deferment all fees must be paid up to the end of the one month notification period and in addition a deferment fee equal to a further one month tuition fees must be paid. The deferment fee is credited towards future Course fees upon re-commencement. All cancellations and deferment fees are non-refundable and studies must be resumed within one year of deferment. All deferments are subject to available places on a subsequent Course.

2.2. Students terminating their studies prior to the scheduled completion date of the Course must give one month written notice prior to the date of termination. All tuition fees must be paid up to the date of termination.

2.2.1. A cancellation penalty charge equal to one month tuition fees calculated on the basis of payment Plan B, or the balance of the Course fee in full (whichever is the least), is due at the time of cancellation.

2.2.2. Non attendance of classes does not constitute cancellation of the Course.2.2.3. In the event of a refund being given, the Institute will provide a written statement

indicating how refunds have been calculated.

3. Course Content and Copyright3.1. Students acknowledges that the Institute is entitled to change the content of the Course

in which the student is enrolled at any time, allowing for new topics, developments and techniques to be introduced and inappropriate topics to be deleted. The Institute reserves the right to alter the scheduled time and venue of the classes. In the event of changes to

scheduled Courses prior to the Date of Commencement the student shall be notified of these changes in writing.

3.2. Copyright in all Course materials remains that of the Institute. Any unauthorised reproduction or transmission of any part of the Course materials, whether electronically or otherwise, will constitute an infringement of copyright. No part of the materials may be lent, resold or hired out for any purpose without the prior written permission of the Institute..

3.3. Students are not allowed to use the Institute’s computers and network to download or share copyright protected material of any kind without the express permission of the copyright owner.

4. Student & Visitor Conduct4.1. Students are expected to conduct themselves in a responsible and considerate manner

whilst attending the Institute. If a student’s conduct is, in the opinion of the Institute Manager, unsuitable, the Institute reserves the right to suspend or expel a student. If a Student fails to meet the standard for academic conduct, the Manager of the Institute reserves the right to place academic sanctions or in extreme circumstances, expel the student.

4.2. If a student fails a section of the Course, he or she may be allowed to repeat the required units of the Course. Repeated sections will be billed at the tuition fees current at the time of retake.

4.3. While on our premises, students are required to comply with our Health & Safety policy (a copy of which can be found on the Institute’s website).

4.4. Visitors accompanying students to the Institute must abide by these Terms and Conditions and the rules and regulations of the Institute. Any student wishing to invite a visitor on-site must notify a staff member of the visitor and the visitor must sign into the Institute visitor log book. The visitor will be issued with a temporary visitor pass which must be worn at all times whilst on-site. Responsibility for all equipment and fixtures during sessions rests with the student. The Institute accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or theft of visitor’s personal belongings or equipment. For the avoidance of doubt, the Institute’s insurance policy does not cover the personal belongings or equipment of any visitor for any damage, loss or theft.

5. Facilities and Equipment5.1. The Institute reserves the right to cancel the student’s booked practical time with

reasonable cause. All attempts will be made to notify the student of such cancellation. 5.2. Students are responsible for the safe keeping of all of the Institute’s equipment used during

their practical sessions. Students agree to exercise proper and reasonable care when handling this equipment. If equipment is lost or damaged because of a student’s failure to observe correct operating procedures or exercise due care, the student will be held liable for the cost of repairing or replacing the equipment.

5.3. The Institute accepts no responsibility for loss, damage or theft of students’ personal belongings or equipment. For the avoidance of doubt, the Institute’s insurance policy does not cover students’ own personal belongings or equipment for any damage, loss or theft.

6. Student Data & Copyright Protection6.1. The Institute treats all student data as confidential and will only divulge such information

to third parties when required to do so by law or for internal operational purposes. Parents and sponsors will only be provided with information if written permission has been granted by the student.

6.2. Any recordings made by the student during his or her attendance of the Course remain their copyright. Recordings made by the student during his or her attendance can be used by the Institute for marketing and promotional purposes.

6.3. Images of students taken at the Institutes premises or workshops are the property of the Institute and can be used for marketing and promotion by the Institute.

7. Miscellaneous7.1. These Terms and Conditions and accompanying Rules and Regulations and your acceptance

to them shall be an agreement governed by and construed in accordance with the Laws of England, whose courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction for the settlement of any disputes arising hereunder.

7.2. The Course is not transferable to any other party. 7.3. By accepting these terms and conditions and accompanying rules and regulations you

enter in to an agreement with the Abbey Road Institute which regulates the relationship between you and the school.

7.4. If any part of this agreement is held invalid or unenforceable, that portion shall be construed in a manner consistent with applicable law to reflect, as nearly as possible, the original intentions of the parties, and the remaining portions shall remain in full force and effect.

7.5. The Institute reserves the right to change these terms and conditions as well as Course names, details, content, length and times without notice. Any such changes will be notified on the Institute’s website.

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Our programme’s main difference is that it’s designed to allow our graduates immediate entry into the industry as professionals.

How do we do this? We provide far more extensive hands-on practical time than any other training facility, and we teach you the current way of working in a stu-dio by having many industry professionals give lectures and workshops. Our unique programme could be described as ‘a true apprenticeship’ where, at the end of the training the graduate becomes a true professional in the sound and entertainment business.

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