Popular Music Performance
Entry requirements
A level
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GCSE/National 4/National 5
Grade C(4) in Maths and English Language.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
Thinking about studying a music degree? Want to specialise in popular and modern music? This BMus (Hons) Popular Music Performance will help you develop as a live or studio performer, session musician, composer or songwriter. As a student you will gain a deep knowledge of music and will cover topics like Studio Performance and Production, Digital Media and Promotion. You will join our vibrant, creative community where you will have the chance to collaborate with like-minded students to host gigs, develop your own music and produce videos and album artwork. So, whether you want to record the next hit single, write score for film and TV, or work as a pit-band musician, our innovative degree can help you on your way
Modules
Year One: Creative Collective Performance • Ensemble Skills • General Musicianship • Industry Practitioner • Studio Performance and Production • Technical Studies. Year Two: Advanced Technical Studies • Artist Case Study • Composition Portfolio • Creative Technology • Digital Media and Promotion • Professional Performance. Year Three: Composing to a brief • Major Recital • Music Practitioner Profile • Professional Project.
Assessment methods
The degree is taught through Practical sessions • Tutorials • Lectures • Group work • Guest lectures • Experience of work. Students are assessed through Demonstration of skills • Application of skills • Project • Creative reports • Research portfolio
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The Uni
Newcastle College University Centre
Music and Performance/Production Arts
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