BA (HONS) MUSIC AND MUSICIANSHIP WITH FOUNDATION YEAR
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
4 Years
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Start date
September
Through a supportive learning environment, you will be encouraged to develop your musicianship in a holistic way in both practical and theoretical modules as well as applying your skills in the broader musical life of the university and within the community. This engagement with music-making, together with the security of a strengthening theoretical and analytical knowledge of music will equip you to take your place in a wide range of professional contexts. This course is an excellent preparation for a range of musical careers and as a springboard to further study.
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About this course
This course will equip you with a range of valuable skills to take forward into your musical career. Possible future career pathways for Music and Musicianship graduates may include
Classroom Teaching, Performance, Community Music, Music Therapy, Workshop Coordination, Conducting and Music Management. You will also develop skills essential to becoming
a successful and employable music teacher, with the specific requirements of PGCE Secondary Music courses having been carefully integrated into this course.
Application for this course is via UCAS, although there is no formal requirement for UCAS points to access the course (normally GSCE English or equivalent is desirable). As part of your application you will have the opportunity to speak with a member of BGU Admissions staff to resolve any questions or queries you may have.
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Subjects
- Confidence Training
- Music
- Musical
- History
- Musicianship
- Skills
- Society
- Education
- Cultures
- Curriculum
Course programme
- The Musician In Society
- An Introduction To The Language And History Of Music
- Musicianship Skills
- Performance Techniques
- Practical Musicianship And Ensemble
- Music In Education
- Musical Cultures Of The World
- Music For Wellbeing
- Solo Recital And Performance Preparation
- Work-Related Settings
- Compositional Techniques
- Keyboard Skills
- Solo Recital
- Advanced Musicianship Skills
- Music And The Curriculum
- Collaborative Project
- Contemporary Issues In Musicology
- Performance In Practice
- Individual Study
We recognise that individuals come from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences, so we use a variety of assessment strategies on our courses.
During the Foundation Year, you will have opportunities to experience a range of formative and summative assessments. These include, short-form writing, annotated bibliography, presentations, micro-teach, use of digital technologies, reflective journal and academic essay. Assessment strategies are designed to be supportive, build confidence and also aim to ensure you will develop the core skills required for successful study throughout your degree. Assessment strategies are balanced, comprehensive, diverse and inclusive, ensuring that you will experience a range of assessments to support your preparation for undergraduate study. All modules involve early, small and frequent informal and formal assessments, to ensure that you gain confidence in your knowledge and abilities as you progress through the Foundation Year. You will also have opportunity for self-evaluation and reflection on your own learning progress and development of skills.
Assessments on this course will take a number of different forms including assessed musical performances in solo and ensemble contexts, prepared student presentations, portfolios of notated and recorded compositions and arrangements, essays, reflective reports along with formal written exams and ‘take-away’ timed exam papers.
Preparations for such assessments will be supported by regular formative assessment during taught sessions as an integral means of developing confidence, monitoring progress and establishing readiness for assessment.
BA (HONS) MUSIC AND MUSICIANSHIP WITH FOUNDATION YEAR