In this UAL course, we look at the skills and strengths that you bring and develop them, helping you to reach your full potential, and preparing you in becoming a well rounded musician, ready to progress to the Extended Diploma course the following year, which will prepare you in becoming a musical artist in your own right.
This course will cover the following topics:
- Rehearsal and performance skills
- Create music using computers
- Musical composition
- Music industry
- MIDI sequencing using Logic Pro X
- Music technology in performance sound engineering.
Turn your passion for performing and producing music into an exciting and rewarding career.
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Entry requirements
5 GCSEs grade 9-4 (grade A*- C) preferably including both English & maths or a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit or above. You will be invited for an interview and audition, plus prior experience of playing an instrument is desirable.
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Who is the course for?
This course is for singers, drummers, guitarists, bassists, keyboard players and those who play any other instrument and are interested in producing music.
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Study methods
You will be taught in both a classroom-based environment, as well as in our state-of-the-art music studios.
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How is the course assessed?
You will develop as both a performer and as a music producer, collaborating with other members of your group on different projects throughout the year. Projects will take many forms, including composing music for Encyclopaedia Britannica, creating your own single/EP for internet release, performing original and cover material as a band in local venues and take a role as sound engineer in the drama and dance productions. You will focus on developing your own role throughout the year and this will lead to your final project where you will be asked to sum up all the previous skills learned.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
Students may gain employment in the music industry in a number of roles, as an aspiring musician, a music technologist, sound engineer, crew or composer/producer.
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Where Next – Further Studies
Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma course or degree at college or university. The majority of our students go to the best universities in the country for music and music technology including Leeds College of Music and Leeds Beckett University. We also have a collaboration agreement with University of West London and Bucks New University for those who want to stay local.
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How to apply
To apply for a course either click the APPLY NOW button - fill out the form online and submit
OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
