Academy of Contemporary Music courses

...Specialised Project The Specialised Project is an opportunity to bring together everything learnt from the ACM Degree in both a practical and a theoretical format...

...career in the music business. Taught by music industry specialists and professional musicians, the Diploma gives students one of the most rounded and intensive...

...to current trends and issues that are relevant and having an impact on the music industry. The module requires students to evaluate the wider musical context...

...performance in an informal and fun environment. “The part time Gospel Choir is open to all abilities. This course is about having fun through group singing...

...in week 10 where students get the opportunity to show off what they have learnt. 6:00PM - 7:30PM // TUESDAY// 10 -16 YRS...

...• RESEARCH METHODS Many musicians are frustrated in their ambitions because they lack the skills necessary to view their own work and others work objectively...

...alongside ‘A’ Levels and other NVQ Level 3 awards. • The ACM Diploma is a practical, industry related course concentrating on the skills required to start...

...This program provides students with opportunities to pilot commercial projects, with guidance from working. professionals. Suitable for: Contemporary musicians...

...will be awarded two qualifications: The ACM Higher Diploma in Contemporary Popular Music and The Certificate of Higher Education (CertHe) in Contemporary Music Production...

...run at Level 4 and sits alongside other Level 4 awards. • The Higher Diploma course has been specifically designed to provide students with intensive and practical training...

...research techniques and methods. There will be an emphasis on how to plan practical projects, including time management and working in teams...

...the right parts for every song. Students will also: • Record a song live in the studio as if a radio session • Prepare and present a 5 minute lesson to...

...audio editing, audio sequencing, recording techniques, music technology and career advice coupled with an insight into the music industry. Production Academy...

...Split between the teaching studios and the performance / practice rooms, students concentrate on giving a performance in a band consisting of guitar...

...to a stage where it is sounding sonically professional using the MIT suite as well as the state of the art recording studio. The tutors are experts...

...They may also fi nd it useful to have a USB storage device. 7:00PM - 9:00PM // TUESDAY // 14+...

...Previous part time students may find this course useful to refresh their knowledge and learn about new software. Topics include: • Software synthesis •...

...dynamics, effects, multi track recording and mastering, as well as 'hands on'. recording of bands. Suitable for: Budding recording engineers who want...

...associated with live performance / rehearsal, all students must provide and wear earplugs. ACM AND INDUSTRY • ACM has forged strong links with industry...