Music - UAL Level 2 Award / Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (PAPA) Full-time (FE)

Music UAL Level 2 Award / Diploma in Performing and Production Arts (PAPA) Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Leamington Sep-2016 Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri 09:15 - 16:00 * see below 1Year(s) What will I study?

This new and nationally recognised qualification has been devised by industry professionals with the support and
guidance of one of the leading Arts Education Establishments in the country.

This set of qualifications are designed to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding
necessary to access and progress to level 3 study or employment in the Performing Arts, specifically the
Music Industry. This qualification will provide an opportunity for those with an interest in the creative industries to
explore, development and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding
and provides a supportive transition from generic to more specialised study.

What modules are covered?

During term 1 Students will work towards achieving the Award in Performing and Production Arts.
The remainder of the year will be based around students working towards the Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

Award in Performing and Production Arts

Two mandatory units must be completed.

Unit 1 Introduction to Performance

Unit 2 Introduction to Production

Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

Unit 3 Communicating with an Audience

Unit 4 Staging a Performance

Unit 5 Contextual Research for Performance and Production

Unit 6 Performance Skills and Practice

Unit 7 Production Skills and Practice

Unit 8 Personal Project and Presentation

Students must achieve either the Level 2 or Level 3 unit below.

Unit 9 Producing and Performing to an Audience Level 2

Unit 10 Producing and Performing to an Audience Level 3

What qualifications will I get?

UAL (University of the Arts London) Level 2 Award / Diploma in Performing and Production Arts

How will I be assessed?

All work is continually assessed, with individual units attaining either a Pass or Referral. The final unit (either unit 9 or unit 10) takes the form of an extended project and the only graded unit and can attain a Pass, Merit or Distinction dependent on a mixture of performance and portfolio work.

There are no exams in the main qualification (exams may apply in GCSE/Functional Skills Maths/English)

Assignments range from written critiques, essays and portfolios to live performances and exhibitions with group and individual approaches.

What is the entry process?

Entry is by application form, then interview and audition candidates must perform 1 solo audition piece to an acceptable standard. Candidates must also demonstrate a basic understanding of musical concepts and theory and have a keen interest in Music Technology.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Level 1

4 GCSE’s at grade E or above or equivalent.

A reference from tutor/school/employer and most recent academic report.
Students will also be required to take functional skills in English and Maths should they not have GCSE at the required grade. The level of functional skills will be decided at initial assessment.
Experience of live public performance and/or working with music technology is not necessary but is desirable.

What else do I need to know?

Timetable and Attendance:
The course is approximately three full days and your attendance is paramount for the effective completion of work, especially in relation to band work. Your attendance and commitment should not fall below the level expected of a fully motivated professional. Internal college candidates applying to the course should have a minimum of 90% attendance on their current course.

Overview:
The course is intended to give you an insight into the world of the working musician/music technologist and requires dedication and commitment. Live solo and band performances constitute a vast amount of assessed work and necessitate high attendance and teamwork skills. In addition the course will teach you how to make a living as a freelance musician, furnishing you with guidance and information on how the music industry, and wider creative industry works. There is a high emphasis on the developmental journey of the professional throughout this course. Peer and SelfAssessment is an important tool in this course and you will be undertaking a vast amount of portfolio building. As such, you will be responsible for building recorded evidence (either audio, visual or written) which shows an ongoing development and improvement of skills and techniques.

The UAL Level 2 Diploma is not an open jam session and will not make you instantly famous, however, the course
will challenge you to stretch your understanding and practical application of various styles as well as assist you in developing into an all rounded professional practical musician. The course has a balanced approach to practical and theoretical work, equivalent to A Level (level 3) standard.

Students of the UAL Level 2 Diploma are required to actively participate in performances at live public vents, often out of the usual college hours and would obviously then be expected to attend college the following morning; therefore we are looking for enthusiastic and devoted musicians who are serious about developing their skills and approach to a professional career in music.

There is also a big emphasis on the supportive roles of live performance such as Live Sound, Stage Lighting and Multimedia Projection. These supportive skills will also be developed and in some cases assessed where appropriate throughout the course.

English and Maths

English and maths qualifications are vitally important for future employers and universities, so the government has made it a priority for students to improve these skills.

Entry Level / Level 1 and Level 2: We’re here to help you on your journey, so if you do not achieve grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths, then you will study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

Students who achieve a D grade will be placed on the relevant GCSE programme, while students who achieve an E or below will be assessed to ensure they are placed on the right study programme for their ability.

Level 3 programmes: You will need to meet the course entry requirements specified on the course information above. For the majority of our Level 3 courses, students will need grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths. If this is not specified in the course entry requirement, then you may be able to study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

What can I do after this course?

This qualification enables you the opportunity to prepare yourself for a place in the music/wider creative industry or for entry to a UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Performing and Production Arts or the BTEC L3 Extended Diploma in Music Technology.

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC12503

Fees

Course tuition fees are free for UK students under 19yrs.

All students may be charged for materials e.g. equipment, clothing etc.

UK students aged 19 and over will need to pay tuition fees as well as any materials, registration and exam fees.Some adults may be eligible for free tuition.Please contact us for more fee information.

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

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