Partner Details

Institute of the Arts Barcelona

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit
Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-IAB-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

Develop the studentĀ“s practical skills and knowledge and understanding of singing, song writing, production and performance in the context of popular and commercial music. More specifically the programme aims to develop in its students: An individual creative musical style, voice and identity with the ability to create and perform commercially viable work which responds to specific markets and market segments, The creative and technical skills in vocal/music performance, music production and technology, song writing and music composition skills required for a sustainable career The critical knowledge, skills and understanding that enable them to achieve sustained employment and self-employment in a broad range of singing / music careers. A detailed and well-informed understanding of the international music business and a clear understanding of how popular and commercial music is financed, made, distributed and consumed An informed critical understanding of the cultural, social and political context in which music is produced, performed and consumed The transferable skills of, research, creative thinking, communication, collaboration and team working, and problem solving.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate an informed and critical understanding of the creative processes and professional practices of song writing, music creation
2.
Demonstrate the ability to compose songs and music adopting professional working practices in response to personal creative imperatives and target markets
3.
Demonstrate through practice an understanding of music theory for popular and commercial music
4.
Demonstrate a sustainable advanced, focused and distinct vocal singing technique
5.
Demonstrate the ability to perform in solo and ensemble performance in a variety of genres and performance contexts
6.
Demonstrate the ability to undertake advanced music production utilizing standard industry technology for live sound, recording, sequencing, editing and mixing
7.
Work and think critically, analytically and reflexively.
8.
Utilise creative and imaginative skills.
9.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals using a variety of means (oral, visual, written).
10.
Evaluate personal, academic and professional skills and performance.
11.
Independently/ interdependently utilise problem-solving skills in a variety of theoretical and practical situations.
12.
Demonstrate an informed and critical understanding of performance and its relationship to target markets and audience
13.
Manage time, prioritise workloads and recognise and manage personal emotions and stress.
14.
Effectively perform within a team environment including: leadership, team building, influencing and project managing skills.
15.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuasion and presentation
16.
Understand career opportunities, HE progression opportunities and challenges ahead and plan a career/education path.
17.
Use generic ICT systems and tools to communicate, evaluate and present information.
18.
Demonstrate an informed and critical understanding of the commercial, professional, technological and cultural contexts in which, popular and commercial music is made and consumed.
19.
Demonstrate a professional level understanding of the formal structures and properties of singing performance and the popular and commercial song
20.
Demonstrate a detailed knowledge and understanding of music theory as applied to singing and song writing for popular and commercial music
21.
Demonstrate the ability to undertake individual research projects involving the acquisition, sifting, selection, and ordering of material to create coherent outcomes and arguments
22.
Critically reflect on their work and the work of others in the context of contemporary business and cultural frameworks
23.
Demonstrate an awareness of interdisciplinary approaches and the capacity to engage and independently apply different theories and systems of knowledge
24.
Demonstrate the ability to generate, develop, test and evaluate new creative ideas and solutions

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Teaching is though lectures, seminars, individual tutorial and collaborative and individual rehearsal and workshop projects. Visiting lecturers and the contribution of professional theatre artists will make a major contribution to the programme. Assessment methods and requirements are specified in the module handbook and module proforma. The high staff student contact time and small cohort sizes allows for considerable formative assessment before summative assessment. The types of assessment include: Written essays and critical evaluations; Performance and studio rehearsal projects; Written business plans and other professionally related work. Teaching and Learning for Intellectual Skills: Through lectures, seminars and other discussion forum students will be provided with the opportunity to explore and evaluate contemporary frameworks and critical methodologies. Individual tutorials provide the opportunity for in-depth discussion about theoretical and conceptual concerns and the student's relationship to them All students will be assigned an academic guidance tutor who will be responsible for supporting the students in their intellectual development. Assessment of Intellectual Skills: The assessment of intellectual and cognitive skills is through all assessment tasks required for the programme. The development of Intellectual and cognitive skills is embedded into all teaching and learning activities, and assessments. However the most direct methods of assessment of Intellectual and cognitive skills are essays and other research focussed material. Teaching and Learning for Professional and Practical Skills: Practical and professional skills will be developed through practical workshop sessions, rehearsal and performance projects and master-classes given by external professional practitioners Individual tutorials provide the opportunity for in-depth discussion about professional and practical skills and the individual students approaches to their application. All students will be assigned an academic guidance tutor who will be responsible for supporting the students in their development. Practical skills are assessed through practical exercises such as rehearsals, performances, workshops, demonstrations and the artistic development of all original singing performances and their directly related component activities. Teaching and Learning for Transferable and Key Skills: Transferable skills are acquired through coursework, which includes workshops, performances, rehearsals and one-to-one tutorials through oral presentations and performances to the whole group. Assessment of Transferable and Key Skills is through all assessment tasks required for the programme. The development of these skills is embedded into all teaching and learning activities, and assessments.

Opportunities for work related learning

The programme is vocationally specific, designed especially to develop work-related learning. The curriculum, learning environment and teaching and learning strategies employed on the programme are designed specifically to enhance and develop the studentĀ“s employability. Wherever possible, the projects developed on the programme reflect professional working practices and context.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The programme operates within the University academic framework (see below) The programme is offered over three academic years in full-time mode. The programme commences in September and runs through to early June. The programme has no options or electives An alternative award of Diploma of Higher Education in Popular Music ā€¦ For more content click the Read More button below.

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

The IAB has an approved variance from the LJMU framework to deliver year-long modules.

Entry Requirements

A levels
Alternative qualifications considered
BTECs
International Baccalaureate
Other international requirements