BA (Hons)Commercial Music
| Study location | United Kingdom, Chichester (Platform One - Isle of Wight) |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (Hons) |
| Course code | W340 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. Take originals along when you go study. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English No component (Speaking, Listening, Reading or Writing) may be less than IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent) |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. For the first year entry of this course you will be assessed by interview/audition. |
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Overview
Our degree in Commercial Music offers students a unique opportunity to acquire a range of skills and knowledge relating to the music industry of today. The course is designed to interface directly with the industry and includes significant work placement experience. Module content includes songwriting, composition, studio recording techniques, production, music technology, live performance, event management, web design, marketing skills, music business, live sound, the release of a commercial album and a residential tour to Amsterdam in Year 2 of the course. The course runs at Platform One on the Isle of Wight. Students would need to be resident on the Island for the duration of their course.
Platform One has been involved in delivering programmes in collaboration with the University of Chichester since 2003 and pride themselves on a high quality educational experience for all students. Resources include industry-experienced staff, two professional recording studios with Audient mixing consoles and M&K monitoring, pre-production programming studio, purpose-built rehearsal rooms, show case room, music technology suite, experienced instrumental tutors, links with the music industry, including the Isle of Wight Festival, the International Jazz Festival, the Extreme Sports Festival and the Bestival. Endorsement deals with Marshall Amplification, Audient, Ashdown, Peavey, Pearl and Musicman ensure that all equipment and resources are of high quality and are up-to-date. Students will work in bands with regular performance opportunities in professional venues. This includes the organisation and implementation of a tour in Year 2.
Why this course?
Excellent resources include: professional recording studios and rehearsal rooms
Contemporary instrumental tuition
Innovative curriculum design
Professional industry staff
Music tour in Year 2
Weekly music industry guests
Programme structure
Indicative course content:
Over the two years of the Foundation Degree, students undertake modules including:
Principles of Audio Recording
Understanding Popular Music
Session Styles
Work Placement
Advanced Studio Recording Techniques
The Birth of Rock & Roll to the Death of Punk Music
Post Production Techniques
The Digital Age
Composition and Arranging Techniques
Composition for the Moving Image
Music Industry and Self-Employment
Career opportunities
Music performance & Session Playing
Sound recording and production
Composition and songwriting
Film, television and radio
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.
We are currently NOT ACCEPTING applications from NON-EU countries, except Georgia and Serbia.