Music
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
48 UCAS points generated from a music vocational qualification or A Level. English and Maths requirement grade [4] or [C]. (Resit classes for English and Maths will be arranged alongside your Music HND if requirement is not met).
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About this course
This course will develop your musicianship, understanding of music technology and the music business, preparing you for employment in the industry. You will be taught by experienced professionals in state of the art facilities, including professional recording studios and iMac suites, live rehearsal spaces and live venues, including an onsite theatre. You will have opportunities to collaborate on the production of music videos, television shows, gigs, events, film soundtracks and live musical theatre performances. On completing you will have a recognised qualification which provides the option to top up and progress to the final year of a full BA Hons degree at a university.
With the planned £700 million Sunset Studios only a few miles from the Broxbourne campus, HRC is perfectly placed to develop the next generation of filmmakers, producers and creatives.
Modules
Year One Modules
- The Music Industry
- Marketing and Promotion for Musicians
- Professional Development
- Music Production Fundamentals
- Music and Sound for Picture
- Applied Music Theory
- Performance
- Instrumental Technique
Year Two Modules
- Creative Research Project
- Creative Portfolio
- Developing as an Artist
- Advanced Music Production
- Mixing and Mastering
- Advanced Performance Skills
- Composing a Brief
** Modules are subject to change **
Assessment methods
HND assessment is awarded on a Pass, Merit and Distinction method.
- Practical Assessment / Performance
- Creative Digital Material
- Presentations
- Portfolio
- Written Assessment
- Tutor Observations
- Industry research
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