Music Creation and Performance

City College Plymouth

HND

In Plymouth

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Description

  • Type

    HND

  • Location

    Plymouth

About the course

Do you want to be a pop star, rock musician, classical performer or lead guitarist? This Rockschool Diploma at City College Plymouth is a level 3 music creation and performance course that is equivalent to A Levels. The course programme is designed for those wishing to take their instrumental or vocal skills to the next level. If you are interested in playing in a band, composing, arranging or producing or if your interest is in promotion, management or music distribution – then this study programme is for you. We aim to provide you with the flexibility and skills needed for success in the music industry. Many of our students go on to university to specialise in performance, composition or music technology.

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Location

Start date

Plymouth (Devon)
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Kings Road, PL1 5QG

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements

Four to five GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C) (including English and maths), although relevant experience will also be considered if you do not have these qualifications. You will also need to complete an audition.

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Subjects

  • IT
  • Performance
  • Music Industry
  • Industry
  • Music
  • Skills and Training

Course programme

What you'll learn

You will have the opportunity to develop your instrumental or vocal skills in practical sessions led by our industry-experienced pro musicians. Performances are key to this course and you will be given many opportunities to play at a range of local music venues and festivals in front of real audiences. During the course you will gain knowledge and expertise in subjects such as:

  • performance – session styles, techniques, improvising, ensemble work, event organisation
  • composing, arranging and songwriting
  • listening skills, theory and harmony
  • Pro-Tools for recording, sampling, sequencing and composing
  • music in society and world music.

Your individualised study programme will be made up of the following four areas:

  • the qualification you are studying
  • English and maths
  • work experience
  • other activities to develop your personal skills e.g. preparing you for employment, training or higher/further education.

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