Student Handbook 2024/25
Modern Music Performance (Level 4 / 5 Foundation Degree Open University)
Open University
Music
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- The Music Entrepreneur
- Advanced Performance & Composition
- Work based Learning
- Music Industry Fundamentals
- Performance Techniques
- Composition Techniques
- Marketing and promotion
- Creative research
- Professional development
- Music industry
- (Optional) : Fundamentals of composition
- (Optional) : Composing using technology
- (Optional) : Applied music theory
- (Optional) : Performing
- (Optional) : Songwriting
- (Optional) : Advanced performance skills
- (Optional) : Live arrangement skills
- (Optional) : Project management
- (Optional) : Composing to a brief
- (Optional) : Musicology
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
48 UCAS Points and GCSE English Grade C or above or equivalent plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory interview / audition.ROI Requirements
48 UCAS Points and OLC English Grade O4 or above or equivalent plus satisfactory standard achieved at mandatory interview / audition.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Work Placement
N/A
What's Next?
Further Study
Upon completion of the foundation degree students will be able to progress to the top up program at NWRC which will result in a full honours degree. Students also have the option to progress to top up at other universities or colleges.Career Prospects
The course provides invaluable experiences working in real life scenarios that will prepare graduates for work in the industry as session musicians, music producers, sound engineers, teachers, managers, composers and more.Enquiry
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