Modules

The 2-year accelerated online BA (Hons) Songwriting & Music Performance degree is perfect for musicians who don't want to put their lives on hold and commit to a traditional 3-yr campus-based degree course. The course is accelerated to run for just 2 years, with the optimal flexibility of online, on-demand learning. It’s built on three fundamental elements – your music, your career and your projects. It deals with what really matters in the industry. It will expand your options pushing you to create original, boundary-shifting music. This course has been specifically designed for: • Singer-songwriters • Solo artists • Band and session musicians • Vocalists • Guitarists • Drummers • Bassists • Composers • Multi-instrumentalists You’ll hone songwriting and compositional skills, instrumental / vocal techniques, stylistic knowledge, improvisation and expand your creative repertoire. You’ll be able collaborate with other WaterBear musicians and artists from around the world. And you’ll learn all you need to know about building your career as a professional in today’s music industry. There are also regular online networking events, masterclasses, collaboration and work opportunities so you can build your all-important contacts list. Everything is online, so you can mix and match different subjects to suit your needs and really make the degree your own. We provide a supportive, safe environment for you to experiment and create. You'll also develop a personal career plan to support your ambitions. Level 4 Modules: Creative Music Making Navigating the Music Industry Your Artistic Development Your Strategy Level 5 Modules: Your Sound Making Things Happen Performance Technology & The Creative Industries Innovation in the Music Industry Level 6 Modules: Your Professional Development Specialist Report Professional Project Portfolio As part of our process of continuous improvement, we routinely review course content to ensure that all our students benefit from a high-quality and rewarding academic experience. As such, there may be some changes made to your course which are not immediately reflected in the content displayed on our website. Any students affected will be informed of any changes made directly.