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Music Production at Morley College London - UCAS

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Course summary

The BA (Hons) Music Production offers students , holding a level 3 vocational qualification, the opportunity to obtain a full degree, in a distinctive and inclusive learning community, which has provided adult education in the arts for over 125 years. Walking in the footsteps of Holst, Tippett, Vaughan Williams, Cardew & Oram, students will benefit from a vibrant music culture with a vast array of ensembles, instrumental classes and events to engage with. They will be part of a large and well-regarded music department situated right in the heart of London, with direct access to the capital’s world-leading music industry. Morley College has an international reputation for Music. In the academic year, 2021/22 the School of Music and Performing Arts hosted over 500 courses in music, in Popular Music/Performance, Jazz, Classical and Vocal studies. Students will be coming to the course with a range of musical skills and interests. The aim of the BA (Hons) Music Production is to expand their technical, theoretical and creative horizons whilst encouraging increasing specialization in their chosen field, to build a credible career path following graduation. The content reflects these aims. It includes project work, research and critical skills, collaborative work and skills acquisition, whilst developing higher levels of student autonomy, which will facilitate their own self determined path. This course will allow creative music practitioners to: • Develop their practical skills and abilities • Develop artist development, entrepreneur and career skills • Critically interrogate their work • Apply research to their work • Contextualize music and cultural history Students will gain experience of live briefs and SME operations and have access to existing projects such as 'The Engine Room' sonic arts exhibition and international competition, TERM Records (Morley College’s new record label) and Morley Radio. They will benefit from additional experiences by joining in with our wide range of existing ensembles, performing in London venues or recording concerts as Assistants at Morley College Studios. They will be able to work with our resident Artist in workshops and attend symposiums put on by Morley to gain insight from industry professionals. In the first year of the course, students will gain fundamental skills in recording and production, consider theories in acoustics and cultural influences on contemporary music production. Their professional development will begin with reflective investigation, application of digital tools and skills, as well as study of the wider industry and their place in it. During the second year, students will continue study of cultural and sociological contexts. They will develop their essential skills and professional identities, while also having the opportunity to select from a number of elective modules. This will allow a tailoring of their future brand. The final year focuses energy on their major project and an autonomous collaborative working scenario. This allows students to place their professional practice in context, while receiving support and feedback. Around these are further creative and academic modules to hone their technical, professional and analytical skills.

Modules

Year 1 Students will gain fundamental skills in theory and creativity, develop their fundamental production skills and consider cultural influences on contemporary music. Their professional development will begin with reflective investigation, application of digital tools and skills, as well as study of the wider industry and their place in it. Year 2 Students will continue study of cultural and sociological contexts, further develop their essential skills and professional identities while also having the opportunity to select from a number of elective modules, allowing a tailoring of their future brand. Year 3 Focuses energy on their major project and an autonomous collaborative working scenario, allowing them to place their professional practice in context while receiving support and feedback. Around these are further creative and academic modules to hone their technical, professional and analytical skills.

Assessment method

You will be assessed through graded projects and coursework throughout the year. This will include collaborative or interdisciplinary group work, performance or production portfolio development, case study projects, creative composition or performance, written assignments and reflective journals.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
MUS2
Institution code:
M91
Campus name:
Waterloo Centre
Campus code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applications from anyone who feels that they are capable of reaching the standards required by the qualification. We appreciate that mature students may have extensive experience, including experience gained through paid or unpaid work or through other types of professional training or sector related opportunities. If you have recently been in education it is likely that one of the following will provide a suitable entry profile: a relevant level 3 qualification, a GCE profile that indicates strong performance in a relevant subject, an Access to Higher Education Certificate Applicants should have knowledge equivalent to a Level 3 in Music Production. GCSEs, grade 4/C or above in Maths and English (or equivalent level of qualification) is desirable.

Additional entry requirements

Interview


English language requirements

For non-native English speakers, proof of an IELTS 5.5 is required.


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £6165 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6165 Year 1
Scotland £6165 Year 1
Wales £6165 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

You will need access to a laptop or PC with appropriate software to facilitate development of your own practical and technical work. Textbooks and other learning materials will be required for the course but will be provided in the library where possible. You will need sufficient time to prepare for your coursework and develop your practice on top of course teaching hours. Please refer to the student handbook for further information.
Music Production at Morley College London - UCAS