Foundation Degree in Music Performance

Foundation Degree in Music Performance
UCAS code: W310
The Programme
The course will develop your practical skills and knowledge as a musician. You will be taught to enhance and support these skills in a broader context such as organising, managing, recording, presenting your own music and marketing it through publicity, website, etc. At the end of the course you will be able to function as a one person music company or be ideally suited for a range of jobs within the profession.
The Programme Content
The programme is delivered through lectures, practical performance sessions and activities, seminars, recording sessions, presentations and work based learning.
Assessment consists of performances, hands on practical tests, CDs, work placements, aural tests, presentations and written work.
Module Descriptions
Stage or Year 1:
MUTE100 Study Skills 20 Credits: Preparing and Presenting Assignments for Other Modules to the Correct Standard.
PERF101 Performance (1) 20 Credits: Developing Your Performance Skills.
PERF102 Backing Track 20 Credits: Using Computers and Software to Produce Backing Tracks.
PERF103 Analytical Listening 20 Credits: The Entire History of Music and How Your Work Relates to it.
PERF104 Performance Stagecraft 20 Credits: How to Perform in Public Safely.
MUTE104 Music Business 20 Credits: How to Work as a Musician.
MUTE106 Recording Techniques (1)20 Credits: How to Record.
MUTE108 Work Based Learning 20 Credits: Develop Your Career as a Musician in the Community.
Stage or Year 2
Core Modules:
PERF201 Performance (2) 40 Credits: Developing Your Performance Further.
PERF202 Composition and Arrangement 20 Credits: Producing Your Own Music or Versions of Other Peoples.
PERF206 Event Management 20 Credits: Learning How to Organise and Manage an Event.
MUTE207 Project Realisation and Planning 20 Credits: Producing Your Own Major Music Project
Optional Modules:
PERF204 Music in the Community and Education 20 Credits: Learning About Likely Markets in Lessons and a Placement.
Or:
MUTE203 Website Design 10 Credits: Design a Website.
and
MUTE204 Audio Visual Techniques 10 Credits: Set Sound to Video Tracks.
Entry Requirements
Mode of Study
Full time over two years.
Timetabled Days
Stage 1: Wednesday to Friday
Stage 2: Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Costs
You will need to have your own instrument, although larger instruments such as keyboards and drum kits will be available for practice sessions. You should always provide your own drum sticks or leads. You will need headphones and data storage tools such as pens and CDs, as well as standard academic materials. There will also be a small fee charged for contribution towards photocopying.
Progression Careers
There are many career progressions in the trade. Musicians work in the theatre and recording industry, as well as persuing careers as self-employed solo or ensemble careers. Contracted bands or ensembles are also an option. Many musicians also work in presenting or supporting the Performing Arts, or in Media. You can also progress to the third year of a BA (Hons) in Music at the University of Plymouth.