CertHE Music Courses

Program Overview

These courses emphasize practical learning, industry insights, and collaboration opportunities, preparing students for professional careers in music. Graduates are equipped with performance, composition, and technical skills, and can progress to relevant BA(Hons) degrees at Falmouth University.

Program Outline

Objectives:

• Develop students' musical and creative artistry, performance and composition skills.
• Cultivate critical thinking through explorations of concepts surrounding music, sound, and culture.
• Equip students with the technical proficiency necessary for studio recording, editing, mixing, and mastering.
• Prepare students for professional careers in music through real-world experiences, industry insights, and collaboration opportunities.

Program Features:

• Three pathways focusing on Music, Popular Music, and Creative Music Technology.
• Emphasis on practical learning through performance, workshops, collaborative exercises, and studio sessions.
• Industry-experienced teaching staff, including professional musicians and respected academics.
• Access to cutting-edge facilities in the award-winning Academy of Music & Theatre Arts, including specialized studios, performance spaces, and recording equipment.
• Potential progression route to BA(Hons) degrees in Music, Popular Music, or Creative Music Technology.

Outline:

The CertHE Music Courses offer a comprehensive and tailored music education, spanning a variety of topics and practical experiences.

Music CertHE:

• Focus: Develops musician identity and specialized performance practice, encompassing composition skills.
• Modules: Musicianship & Performance, Composition & Creativity, Expanding Musical Vocabularies, Specialist Music Practice 1, Music and Sound: Context and Cultures, Studiocraft.

Popular Music CertHE:

• Focus: Cultivates unique artistic identity and creative approach in live and studio environments.
• Modules: Playing Live: Songwriting & Performance, Pop Synthesis: Technology, Songwriting & Performance, Expanding Musical Vocabularies, Specialist Music Practice 1, Music and Sound: Context and Cultures, Studiocraft.

Creative Music Technology CertHE:

• Focus: Explores composition, music production, and sound design while promoting artistic growth as a musician.
• Modules: Designing Sound, Electronic Music, Expanding Musical Vocabularies, Specialist Music Practice 1, Music and Sound: Context and Cultures, Studiocraft.

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary across modules and pathways and may include:

• Practical exams
• Performance assessments
• Portfolios showcasing creative work
• Presentations on music-related topics
• Individual reports
• Essays analyzing musical concepts

Teaching:

Teaching strategies prioritize hands-on learning and active engagement, fostering collaboration among students and enabling individualized instruction. The faculty comprises professionals from diverse musical backgrounds, providing expertise and industry knowledge. The program leverages "digitally enhanced learning and teaching" approaches, combining traditional in-person sessions with targeted online elements to enhance accessibility and flexibility.

Careers:

Graduates are well-positioned for various music-related careers, including:

• Professional Musician
• Composer
• Songwriter
• Producer
• Sound Designer
• Music Educator
• Music Business Professional

Other:

• Courses typically start in September each year.
• Entry requirements are 104-120 UCAS Tariff points from Level 3 qualifications.
• Students can expect annual tuition fees of £9,250 (UK students) or £17,950 (EU/international students).

Annual tuition fee Student £9,250 per year Student Full-time UK Annual tuition fee Student £17,950 per year Student Full-time EU/international