Full Time Music National Diploma

West Suffolk College

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  • Type

    Course

  • Duration

    2 Years

Facilities

Location

Start date

Out Risbygate Bury St Edmunds, IP33 3RL

Start date

On request

About this course

At least 4 GCSE's at Grades A, B, or C; or a suitable Edexcel (BTEC) merit grade or higher in a related First Diploma. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong ability on at least one instrument and will be required to successfully audition before a place is offered. Candidates are not required to have a specific grade on an instrument but this is desirable. Candidates will also be...

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Course programme

Full Time Music National Diploma

Course Code
108021VF013

Course Title
Music National Diploma

Faculty
Faculty of Arts and Technology

School
Academy of Creative Entertainment

Start Date
07 September 2010

Venue
West Suffolk College

Mode of Attendance
Full Time

Length (Years)

2

Weeks
32

Amount
£1050

Days
Various

Summary
The National Diploma in Music should interest anyone interested in a career as a performing musician, songwriter/composer, music producer or those with a wider interest in music performance, management or popular music production.The programme covers all aspects of song writing, live performance and rehearsal techniques as well as compositon, contextual studies of popular music and a strong emphasis on music theory and professsional values. It will also include sessions on progression opportunities after the course finishes. There is a strong emphasis on team work in the preparation and performance at live shows and concerts as well as studio recordings. Recent events have included solo performances, musical workshops and group gigs both inside and outside of college. This is a full time course and attendance wil be approximately 2.5 days a week, with the remaining time spent as home study. Home study includes instrumental practice, the preparation for rehearsals and performances, the completion of assignments and individual research. Some evening sessions will be required for performances

Qualifications
Edexcel (BTEC) National Diploma Music

Modules
Year One: Aural Perception Skills for Musicians, Composing Music, MIDI Sequencing, The Sound and Music Industry, Music and Society, Listening Skills for Musicians, Music Performance Session Styles, Music Theory and Harmony. Year Two: Major Music Project, Music Performance Techniques, Working and Developing as a Music Ensemble, Improvising Music, Music in the Community, Planning a Music Project, Pop Music in Practice, The Music Freelance World, Sound for Computer Games.

Entry Requirements
At least 4 GCSE's at Grades A, B, or C; or a suitable Edexcel (BTEC) merit grade or higher in a related First Diploma. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong ability on at least one instrument and will be required to successfully audition before a place is offered. Candidates are not required to have a specific grade on an instrument but this is desirable. Candidates will also be expected to have a basic understanding of music theory and show enthusiasm and commitment to their continued musical progression in all areas of the course. Candidates must be open to a wide range of musical genres.

Requirement
At least 4 GCSE's at Grades A, B, or C; or a suitable Edexcel (BTEC) merit grade or higher in a related First Diploma. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate a strong ability on at least one instrument and will be required to successfully audition before a place is offered. Candidates are not required to have a specific grade on an instrument but this is desirable. Candidates will also be expected to have a basic understanding of music theory and show enthusiasm and commitment to their continued musical progression in all areas of the course. Candidates must be open to a wide range of musical genres.

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