Music Performance and Production, UAL Diploma

Level 2

04 Sep 2024
1 Year
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This exciting course has been developed to provide you with an understanding of music performance and production as a collaborative process. You will learn about the music industry, performing and recording, using professional music software, composition, studio skills and music production. You will have access to professional-grade digital and analogue recording studio facilities, and dedicated Mac suites with industry-standard software. You will use our purpose-built performance and rehearsal spaces to develop your skills as a musician or music producer.

You will be taught by professional musicians with extensive experience in the industry, and your lecturers will fully support you in developing confidence, interpersonal skills, and good working practices, all of which will improve your employability. We will also help you develop your analytical and creative skills ensuring that you stand out from the competition.

You will also be given regular opportunities to perform or provide production support at gigs, here at the college and locally and across wider areas. You will be given the chance to work at a variety of festivals, either on stage or behind the scenes.

You’ll become part of our Creative Arts Career Excellence Hub, which is endorsed by leading industry partners, who are actively involved throughout your whole training programme. This provides unrivalled access to potential employers and the opportunity to develop your creative network. You will benefit from studio visits, gigging opportunities, work experience and guest lectures from industry professionals.

As part of this study programme, you will develop your maths and English skills, attend tutorials and Individual Development (ID). You will also complete an extended industry placement. All aspects of your study programme will be discussed at your interview. Become part of Creative Arts Weston, a career-focused College and University Centre, housed within a vibrant and supportive environment, which encourages collaboration with your peers, lecturers and the creative industries to give you the skills and opportunities you need to kick-start your career.

WHAT DOES THIS COURSE INVOLVE

This course will ensure you can:

  • Understand a range of elements in the development and delivery of music performance.
  • Discover roles and responsibilities in the production of music performance.
  • Identify the different musical and sonic elements of musical performances and music productions.
  • Comprehend basic music composition structure and context, and use said basic music composition to communicate ideas.
  • Understand contextual research for music performance and production.
  • Use techniques, contextual awareness, and skills in music performance activities and musical performance styles.
  • Demonstrate techniques and skills in a group performance.
  • Undertake and use research for a music performance to an audience.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

You will be assessed through assignments, investigations, and practical work.

FUTURE OPPORTUNITIES

This programme could be your first step towards a career in a music performance and production role. You could increase your skills and knowledge with Weston College’s Level 3 course in Music Performance & Production.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of five GCSEs at grade 9-2 with at least two at grade 4, or a qualifying level 1 qualification and a successful interview/audition.


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