Music Performance and Production (Level 3 Diploma)
Assessment: Students are assessed on a regular basis throughout the course completing assignments which include both practical and written work. Students will need to complete a final major project to progress on to year two, as well as two projects in the final year
Exam Board: UAL
Duration: 2 Years
Costs: There is a £50 materials contribution, plus any additional educational visits the course may go on.
Entry Requirements: English grade 4, Maths grade 4. Plus three grade 4s from your remaining subjects. Must demonstrate instrumental playing or singing skills and musical knowledge.
Curriculum Leader: Sarah Wilson
COURSE OVERVIEW
Equivalent to three A Levels, the Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production is a practical route into a career in music.
In partnership with SAE Institute, this course provides opportunities to develop the practical skills and theoretical knowledge required to work in the music industry.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Course Content
You will learn by completing projects and assignments that are based on realistic workplace situations/activities and demands. All students will take the following units:
- Principles of music performance and production
- Critical listening and music composition
- Music industry and professional practice
- Critical and contextual awareness for music performance and production
- Music production in context
- Music performance in context
- Preparation for specialist study in music performance and production unit
- Collaborative music performance project
- Developing music performance and production skills
- Exploration of specialist study in music performance and production
- Preparing for progression in music performance and
production - Project proposal for extended project in music
performance and production
Life After Henley
Students can go on to study Music or related subjects at degree level. The course is broad enough for students to go onto university to study related subjects. Others can go straight into the industry as performers, studio engineers, stage managers, backline technicians, composers, promoters or managers
LIFE AFTER HENLEY
Careers:
There are a wide range of careers for students considering a career in Music Performance and Production. These can range from freelance jobs in performance, composition and song-writing, engineering, production, promotion and management to salaried roles within record companies, recording studios and performance venues. The course will give you the necessary skills to work in a wide variety of areas across the industry and help you to focus on your preferred career path as soon as you start at the college.
Higher Education:
Students studying Music Performance and Production can go on to study similar vocational courses at institutions such as BIMM, ACM, ICMP, WaterBear and LCCM. High achieving students can also go on to study a variety of Music courses in most academic universities as well as the handful of conservatoires that provide Music courses.
ENRICHMENT
Students are required to complete at least 30 hours of enrichment per academic year whilst studying at The Henley College, learn more about Enrichment here.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Learn more about our application process here.