MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND TECHNOLOGY BA (HONS) (PART TIME)
Bachelor's degree
In Hornchurch
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Hornchurch
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Duration
Flexible
The Part time BA Hons in Contemporary Music & Technology is a full 5 year modular programme validated by the Open University that involves two pathways, Music Performance & Music Technology. It is designed to allow students who have a strong background and qualifications in either Music Performance or Technology to develop their studies further in the chosen specialist area, whilst having an opportunity to develop skills from the opposite pathway. Students will have access to the departments Industry Standard Recording Studios, Rehearsal Rooms and Industry Standard Music Computer Suites including Cubase SX, Logic, Pro-Tools, Ableton, Reason and Sibelius software.
Core areas involve Recording Studio Techniques, Live Sound, MIDI Sequencing, Music Performance, Music Law and Composition.
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About this course
80 UCAS points* (MMP Extended Diploma; CDD at A level; Access course);
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above or equivalent Level 2 qualifications;
You will audtion for the panel.
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Subjects
- IT Law
- Music Technology
- Performance
- Sound
- Law
- Technology
- Industry
- Part Time
- Music
- Community Music
Course programme
Various options are open to you including working within the industry in one of many possible roles - which you will be investigating as part of your professional practice module. You will also be tutored in looking not only at work options but also further study which may lead to postgraduate certificates/diplomas or Masters degree.
The competition for jobs means that a degree is often just an essential minimum requirement for success. Considerable talent, dedication, committment, motivation and experience beyond this are usually necessary.
Course Assessment Method
Assessment is based on your practical and theoretical work. All assignments have specific hand in dates and are assessed both internally and externally by your awarding body.
Compulsory elements include:
- Music Law & Ethics;
- Community Music;
- Live Sound;
- Music Technology & Performance;
- Dissertation;
- Major Project.
MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND TECHNOLOGY BA (HONS) (PART TIME)