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Submitted by admin on 24 September 2009 - 9.45am

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

NOCN Certificate in Progression/BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/BTEC Extended Diploma

Level

Level Two

Level Three

What's it all about?

This course is designed for those wishing to take their instrumental or vocal skills to the next level. If you are interested in playing in a band, composing, arranging or producing or if your interest is in promotion, management or music distribution - then this course is for you. We aim to provide you with the flexibility and skills needed for success in the music industry. Many of our students go onto higher education to specialise in performance, composition or music technology. This two year programme is made up of several qualifications taught in bite-sized chunks. This means that you will gain qualifications as you progress rather than just at the end.

Progression

On successful completion you may progress to:

foundation degrees in live sound or audio and music production at the College
a degree or HND in music
employment or freelance work in a wide range of areas of the music industry or related vocational area.

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grades D-F (including English and maths) for the level 2 course, four to five GCSEs at grades A*-C (including English and maths) for the level 3 course.

Duration

Two years

Are there any exams?

Assessment includes practical and written work, recordings, notation, sight reading, presentations, research, participation in discussions, tests,
interviews and portfolios. However, functional skills assessment is both ongoing and exam-based.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

You will have the opportunity to develop your instrumental or vocal skills in practical sessions led by our industry-experienced pro musicians. Performances are key to this course and you will be given many opportunities to play at a range of local music venues and festivals in front of real audiences.

During the course you will gain knowledge and
expertise in subjects such as:

performance - session styles, techniques, improvising, ensemble work, event organisation
composing, arranging and songwriting
listening skills, theory and harmony
Pro-Tools for recording, sampling, sequencing and composing
music in society and world music.

When can I study?

Full-time

Course Facts

Although we are not yet able to confirm dates or fees, applications for the next course are now welcome. For further information please contact the Customer Services team on 01752 305300 or e-mail info@cityplym.ac.uk.

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Case Studies

The Plymouth Institute for Production, Performance & Arts (PIPPA) brings the College’s creative industries courses together with a recognisable brand. It aims to provide the best possible training, with the best range of facilities in the South West. PIPPA houses professional drama and dance studios complete with full light rigging and stage props, music practice suites, media equipment, recording studios and IT suites. At our Deep Blue Sound venue in the city centre, there is a ‘real’ live music venue, 16 recording studios, three live rooms, a PC suite, two Mac suites, two lecture theatres and 17 studio pods.

National Skills Academy - the College is proud to be a Founder College of The National Skills Academy (NSA) for Creative &...

Thomas Chope

Thomas Chope I was really impressed by the knowledge the lecturers had of the performing arts industry. Knowing that I was being taught by people who had experience in the industry made me listen to them, trust what they were telling me, and know that the advice they were giving was valuable. The course helped me figure
out what I wanted to do in the future.

The College is a great way of getting to meet new people and receive lots of training. It helped me to develop my skills and increase my confidence. I often performed to members of the public at the drama studio in the College, as well as at the Barbican Theatre.

I am currently undertaking a three-year course at East 15 Drama School in Southend. My ambition is to become a professional actor.

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