Music (Performance) - UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma in Production and Performance Art (PAPA) Full-time (FE)

Music (Performance) UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma in Production and Performance Art (PAPA) Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Leamington Sep-2016 Mon, Thu and Fri 09:00 - 16:30 * see below 2Year(s) What will I study?

This new and nationally recognised qualification has been devised by industry professionals with the support and guidance of one of the leading Arts Education Establishments in the country.

This set of qualifications are designed to provide young people with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level study or employment in the Performing Arts, specifically the Music Industry. This qualification will provide an opportunity for those with an interest in the creative industries to explore, development and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from generic to more specialised study.

What modules are covered?

The course consists 12 Mandatory Units

Year One (Diploma)
Unit 1 Principles of Performance
Unit 2 Engaging an Audience
Unit 3 Introduction to Professional Practice
Unit 4 Critical and Contextual Awareness
Unit 5 Production Skills and Context
Unit 6 Performance Skills and Context
Unit 7 Preparation for Specialist Study
Unit 8 Collaborative Performance Project 

Year Two (Extended Diploma)
Unit 9 Developing Performance and Production Skills
Unit 10 Preparing for Progression
Unit 11 Exploration of Specialist Study and Context
Unit 12 Extended Project

What qualifications will I get?

UAL (University of the Arts London) Diploma/Extended Diploma in Production and Performance Arts (equivalent to three A-Levels graded A* - C)

How will I be assessed?

All work is continually assessed, with individual units attaining either a Pass or Referral. The final unit (Unit 12
Extended Project is the only graded unit and can attain a Pass, merit or Distinction dependent on a mixture of performance and portfolio work)

There are no exams in the main qualification (exams may apply in GCSE/Functional Skills Maths/English)

Assignments range from written critiques, essays and portfolios to live performances and exhibitions with group and individual approaches

What is the entry process?

Entry is by application form, then interview and audition - candidates must perform 2 solo audition pieces (one own choice, one specified) equivalent to a grade/ level 3 standard. Candidates should show a basic knowledge of theory and be able to identify basic musical concepts either relating to the pieces they have played or in a general discussion during interview

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Full level 2

• Full level 2 Diploma in Music or Media at Merit or Distinction Grade
(To include GCSE English & Maths at minimum grade C or Functional skills level 1 English and Maths)

• Minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C or above to include
English and Maths.

• A reference from tutor/school/employer and most recent academic
report

• Minimum Grade 3 (ABRMS/Trinity/RockSchool) Instrumental standard or
appropriate equivalent

Students will be required to take functional skills in English and Maths in their first year of study should they not have GCSE at the required grade. The level of functional skills will be decided at initial assessment.

We recommend students who take GCSE Music attain a minimum of Grade C

Experience of live public performance is not necessary but is desirable

What else do I need to know?

Timetable and Attendance:
The course is approximately three full days and your attendance is paramount for the effective completion of work, especially in relation to band work. Your attendance and commitment should not fall below the level expected of a fully motivated professional. Internal college candidates applying to the course should have a minimum of 90% attendance on their current course. 

Overview:
The course is intended to give you an insight into the world of the working musician and requires dedication and commitment. Live solo and band performances constitute a vast amount of assessed work and necessitate high attendance and teamwork skills. In addition the course will teach you how to make a living as a freelance musician, furnishing you with guidance and information on how the music industry, and wider creative industry works.

There is a high emphasis on the developmental journey of the professional throughout this course. Peer and Self-Assessment is an important tool in this course and you will be undertaking a vast amount of portfolio building. As such, you will be responsible for building recorded evidence (either audio, visual or written) which shows an ongoing development and improvement of skills and techniques.

The UAL Extended Diploma is not an open jam session and will not make you instantly famous, however, the course will challenge you to stretch your understanding and practical application of various styles as well as assist you in developing into an all rounded professional practical musician. The course has a balanced approach to
practical and theoretical work, equivalent to A Level (level 3) standard.

Students of the UAL Extended Diploma are required to actively participate in performances at live public events, often out of the usual college hours and would obviously then be expected to attend college the following morning; therefore we are looking for enthusiastic and devoted musicians who are serious about developing their skills and approach to a professional career in music.

English and Maths

English and maths qualifications are vitally important for future employers and universities, so the government has made it a priority for students to improve these skills.

Entry Level / Level 1 and Level 2: We’re here to help you on your journey, so if you do not achieve grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths, then you will study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

Students who achieve a D grade will be placed on the relevant GCSE programme, while students who achieve an E or below will be assessed to ensure they are placed on the right study programme for their ability.

Level 3 programmes: You will need to meet the course entry requirements specified on the course information above. For the majority of our Level 3 courses, students will need grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths. If this is not specified in the course entry requirement, then you may be able to study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

What can I do after this course?

This qualification enables you the opportunity to prepare yourself for a place in the music/wider creative industry or for
entry to a degree or HND course at a variety of Universities or Music Specialist institutions.

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC20697

Fees

Course tuition fees are free for UK students under 19yrs.

All students may be charged for materials e.g. equipment, clothing etc.

UK students aged 19 and over will need to pay tuition fees as well as any materials, registration and exam fees.Some adults may be eligible for free tuition.Please contact us for more fee information.

The 24+ Advanced Learning Loan

If you are 24 or over at start of this course, you can apply for a new loan to cover the course fees. There are no repayments until the course is completed and you are earning £21000 or more. Therefore if you earn up to £21000 a year there’s nothing to pay back. If you earn £22000 a year your loan repayments would be as little as £7 per month. Call us for more information.

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

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