The Creative Music Production & Business Foundation Degree 2020 September Start
Coronavirus Alert: The Creative Music Production & Business foundation degree course WILL BE STARTING in September 2020 as planned!
A two-year foundation degree providing industry-standard production skills and specialist support to create your own music business.
• Entry based on experience and motivation • Previous qualifications not essential • Trained specialist tutors • Small class sizes • Free studio time • Industry links • A third cheaper than normal degree costs • Fully supported by student loans system
This innovative Foundation degree in Creative Music Production and Business is a two year full-time course.
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This creative course is aimed at music producers and musicians who want to develop professional production and musicianship skills, and then go on to learn the business skills needed to create a sustainable independent career within the music industry. The course has been designed in response to the ever-increasing demand for high quality practical and vocational training at a Higher Educational Level, by those wishing to develop their skills and experience in the music industry, both as a creative music maker and as a business entrepreneur. With excellent links to the music industry, it is a programme designed firstly to develop students’ creative and technological skills and ability, and then to focus on how students can channel these skills into their career and business development.
This course is a collaboration between Community Music and the University of Westminster. Community Music has a long-standing tradition of training and artist development using up-to-date industry standard equipment and facilities. The University of Westminster has a thriving music department and music degree with state-of-the-art recording studios and extensive library and IT facilities.
How many days per week?
Students are in class for approximately 2.5 days per week, but need to set aside roughly the same amount of time again to complete weekly tasks and assignments, and practice what was learnt in class.
What will I study?
During the 1st year of the course, students develop skills and ability in creative music production, studio techniques, recording and programming, musicianship and creative composition, and develop an understanding of the music industry and the social and cultural environment in which it operates. During the 2nd year, students turn their attention more firmly toward the music industry, focusing on business planning and development, finance skills and the music industry as a whole, whilst continuing to develop their music production skills. Students will be introduced to the professional contexts of the music industry and particularly the imperatives of the independent small-scale business entrepreneur. Students are enabled to develop their own small business idea and create a viable business plan which they can put into action when they complete the course.
How will I learn and be assessed?
Students follow an intensely practical approach to learning and are required to complete a high level of creative music output throughout the course. Students follow a varied programme of practical and theoretical tasks and are encouraged to try out what they have learnt in a hands-on way, reflecting on theoretical learning pro-actively. Students are assessed in a variety of ways including recordings, work related projects, logbooks, written work, self-evaluations and verbal presentations. There are no exams.
What can I do once I have completed the course?
The course is primarily designed to provide students with a bank of skills and knowledge necessary to create their own role within the music industry, setting up their own small business for example. However, should students wish to gain employment within the existing music industry they will be equally well equipped to do so. Students will be able to enter a wide field of career areas, including commercial music production and music for media to name but a few.
Are there any opportunities for further study?
Students can take the full Foundation degree or opt to do a one year Certificate of Higher Education. After completing the Foundation degree, students will be able to apply to level 6 of the BA/MMus Music: Production, performance and enterprise at the University of Westminster should they wish to continue their studies. Students are also able to apply to any other suitable Level 6 courses across the country.
What are the entry requirements?
This course is designed to welcome people from all current music backgrounds and does not require formal qualifications for entry. Previous practical experience of Music/Music Production is essential. A study support programme is available for those students who need it.
How much does the course cost?
The Foundation Degree in Creative Music Production and Business costs £6000 per year for two years, a saving of over £3000 on standard degree course fees per year.
Can I get any financial support?
All course fees can be covered by a full tuition fee loan from the government and most students are eligible for support. This is not repayable until students have completed the course and are earning more than £25,000 per year. Students may also be eligible to receive a maintenance loan, depending on your personal circumstances, which you can use towards your living costs.
How do I apply?
Click Apply Now or call the Community Music office for more details on 020 7377 0621.
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UCAS information
You can also apply directly through UCAS - Click here using the following codes.
Course code: W306 Institution code: W50 Campus name: Community Music Ltd Campus code: Z