Partner Details

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts

Awards

Target Award

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

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-LPA-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The programme aims to further develop the learner's practical skills and knowledge/understanding of song writing and production and the related artistic, cultural and professional context. This is achieved through an integrated educational approach encompassing a balanced range of, creative, technical, analytical and professional/vocational skills. - Specifically it will develop: technical, creative, performance and expressive skills in song writing and production - The professional application of these skills in real world and simulated environments - An understanding of the industrial, historical, philosophical, social and cultural context in which popular songs are created, produced distributed and consumed. - Essential transferable skills such as creative thinking, collaborative, team working, problem solving and communication skills. - Knowledge and skills that enable students to achieve sustained and employment and self-employment as song writers, producers and related careers - Independent and self-directed learning and on-going personal and professional development

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

• Lectures & seminars • Individual tuition • Practical workshops • Tutor led rehearsals • Student led professional practice • Computer based tutorials • Masterclasses • Independent study Throughout the course the learner is encouraged to undertake independent reading, research and private study to both supplement and consolidate what is being taught/learnt and to broaden their individual knowledge and understanding of the subject Performances Portfolio presentation Self and peer evaluation Written essays Seminar presentations Research paper • Lectures & seminars • Individual tuition • Practical workshops • Computer-based tutorials • Independent study • Student led professional practice Intellectual skills are developed throughout the programme. Each module, involves discussion of key issues in applying concepts both theoretically and practically, analysis and interpretation of material, and feedback sessions for learners on work produced. All learners receive initial guidance on how to identify, locate and use material available in libraries and elsewhere. Bibliographies are provided for each module at the outset, as are guidelines for the production of coursework essays, extended essays and research papers. Classes and tutorials are given on research design, data collection and analysis techniques Formative feedback is given on a weekly basis on work produced in seminars, rehearsals, workshops and one to one tutorials. Portfolio presentations Seminar presentations Performances Self and peer evaluation Written essays Research paper • Computer based tutorials • Seminars • Independent study • Lectures & seminars • Practical workshops • Improvisation workshops • Vocal repertory workshops • Lectures & seminars • Student led professional practice • Masterclasses • Independent study Performance Portfolio presentation Seminar presentation Self and peer evaluation Throughout the programme learners are required to engage in professional practice in real world situations. Formative and peer assessment and feedback in used throughout the programme. Lectures & seminars Practical workshops Tutor led rehearsals Student led-practice Independent study Portfolio presentation Seminar presentation Written essays Research paper Self and peer evaluation Performance Regular tasks set throughout the course which provide formative & peer assessment & feedback opportunities. Learners are required to produce all written and presentational work to professional standards

Opportunities for work related learning

Although there are no formal placements on the programme, the Music Professional Practice modules in Level 4 and 5 are designed to encourage learners to apply the theory and practice from the other modules and to engage with real world situations through performances, demo production and promotion of their own careers as musicians. This activity is consolidated in Level 6 in The Songwriter, and The Producer. Learners are encouraged to market and promote their Level 6 activity in professional settings in The Professional module and The Music Professional Modules.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

The programme is divided into study units called modules. A 10 credit module typically comprises 10 hours of learning activity comprising student contact (lectures, workshops, seminars, tutorials and performance project supervision),course work preparation and private study. All learners take modules to the value of 120 credits each year/credit level. The … For more content click the Read More button below.

Approved variance from Academic Framework Regulations

There is variance to run year long modules at levels 4, 5 and 6

Entry Requirements

A levels
Alternative qualifications considered
BTECs
International Baccalaureate
Other international requirements