Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies

Founded in 1994 by Craig Chettle as Confetti Studios, renamed Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies in 2010 and acquired by Nottingham Trent University in 2015.

Worth knowing before assuming this is the same offering as it was a few years ago: as of July 2025, 'Confetti College' itself covers Level 3 Extended diploma-level courses only: the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Audio & Music Technology, or in Music Performance and Songwriting, both free for eligible 16-18 year olds, with no fee-paying adult route published for either. The FdA Music Production foundation degree once taught under the Confetti name has moved to NTU's Nottingham School of Art & Design, at £9,790/yr for UK students in 2026/27, mirroring the same de-branding that happened at the Confetti London ('NTU London') site, so don't assume 'Confetti' still means Confetti-taught at degree level.

This is a genuinely different entity/branding situation from Confetti London: Nottingham keeps the Confetti name for its Level 3 college courses and its Metronome building, while London dropped Confetti branding entirely. Teaching happens from the Metronome facility: a 400-capacity venue (228 seated), 20 rehearsal spaces, 10 recording/editing/mastering studios and a 48-channel SSL Duality Delta console in Studio 1.

Nottingham Trent University: Degree-awarding body for the FdA route (now taught via NTU's Nottingham School of Art & Design); OfS-registered via NTU (UKPRN 10004797)Music productionAbletonLogicDJSound engineeringDiplomaDegree

At a glance

Price: From £9,790/yr
Location: 6-10 Convent Street, Nottingham NG1 3LL
Subjects: Music production, Ableton, Logic, DJ, Sound engineering
Formats: Diploma, Degree
Established: 1994
Accreditation: Nottingham Trent University

Course structure

The formats Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies sells, and how long each one runs.

BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, Audio & Music Technology	2 years, free for eligible 16-18s
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma, Music Performance and Songwriting	2 years, free for eligible 16-18s
FdA Music Production (NTU, Nottingham School of Art & Design)	2 years full-time, £9,790/yr UK

Worth knowing

Confetti's own fees page states plainly: "we do not offer courses for adult learners or fee-paying students outside these criteria" for its Level 3 diplomas; 19+ students without an EHCP are pointed to the NTU foundation degree route instead.
Not the same operation as Confetti London/NTU London (a separate listing on this site): Nottingham kept the Confetti name for its college-level courses, while the London campus dropped Confetti branding entirely in favour of NTU London.
Notable alumni include Luke Gentry (Music Technology, 2009), now a sound editor/designer with credits on Aladdin and The Gentlemen, and producer Gaz Frost (BSc Audio & Recording Science), one half of production duo Congi.

Frequently asked

What does Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies cost?

Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies's prices start from £9,790/yr, correct as of our last check.

Where is Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies based?

Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies is based at 6-10 Convent Street, Nottingham NG1 3LL.

What does Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies teach?

Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies teaches Music production, Ableton, Logic, DJ, Sound engineering, in these formats: Diploma, Degree.

Is Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies accredited?

Yes. Nottingham Trent University: Degree-awarding body for the FdA route (now taught via NTU's Nottingham School of Art & Design); OfS-registered via NTU (UKPRN 10004797).

When was Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies founded?

Confetti Institute of Creative Technologies was established in 1994.

Sources

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