HNC Music
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Category: Music & Performing Arts 
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STUDY OPTIONS
Full-time
LENGTH
1 year
DESCRIPTION
This course is aimed at candidates wishing to pursue a career within the contemporary music industry. The course is designed to introduce candidates to a wide range of musical subjects relevant to working in today's music industry and to foster the development of entrepreneurship through project realisation.
Please note that this course is being replaced by HND Year 1 and applications made using the Apply Now button below will be rerouted to the replacement course.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This course is suitable for those with two Highers, including Music, who have completed a non-advanced College course in Music. For those returning to education, life skills and experience in the workplace may allow entry subject to availability. You will be invited to attend an informal audition.
WHO IS THE COURSE FOR?
This course is aimed at candidates wishing to work within the contemporary music industry, and is designed to introduce candidates to a wide range of musical subjects. The course comprises of a range of subjects including: Live Performance (solo/band), Studio Recording, Practical Musicianship, Songwriting and Music Theory.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
This course is mainly assessed on a continuous basis. Coursework takes the form of essays, reports, presentations, case studies and practical projects. Most of the assessment of student work is undertaken by College staff.
PROGRESSION ROUTES / CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students may progress to HND Music. Employment opportunities may include employment as performers, promoters, technicians, producers and composers.
COURSE CONTENT INCLUDES
Creative Industries Infrastructure
Creative Industries Infrastructure
Live Performance Skills 1
Music First Study 1 (Instrument or Composition)
Recording Techniques for Musicians 1
Graded Unit 1
Music Sequencing and Programming
Music Theory 1
Practical Musicianship
Song Writing 1
Keyboard Skills for Music Production
Working in the Creative Industries
Music History 1
AT WHICH COLLEGE CENTRE WILL I STUDY?
CONTACT
Tel: + 44 (0)1224 612330
Email: enquiry@abcol.ac.ukTO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE
Or complete this application form and send it to the following address:
The Admissions Manager,
Aberdeen College,
FREEPOST AB580,
Gallowgate Centre,
Aberdeen AB25 1ZQ