Entry Requirements

Achieve 4 GCSE's at grade 4 or above, including English Language and maths.

Learning Outcomes

The UAL Awarding Body Level 3 Diploma in Music Production and Performance has been designed to provide students with the skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree level study and
employment in the performing arts sector. It provides an opportunity for those who have an interest in music to explore, develop and test their creativity within a qualification structure which is stimulating and demanding and provides a supportive transition from general to more specialised study.

The course enables you to:
1 Have a critical and contextual awareness of different perspectives and approaches within music performance and production or related subjects of study or work
2 Research, analyse and evaluate relevant information and ideas in order to develop creative solutions
3 Understand, adapt and safely use appropriate and practical methods and skills for creative production
4 Solve complex problems through the application of practical, theoretical and technical understanding
5 Critically review the effectiveness and appropriateness of methods, actions and results
6 Use evaluative and reflective skills in order to take responsibility for own learning, development and decision-making
7 Take responsibility for the research, planning, time management and actions to access progression opportunities
8 Effectively present themselves and their work to appropriate audiences.

Objective

The Extended diploma in Music Performance and Production is designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills, and understanding necessary to access and progress to universities, degree-level study or employment within the industry.

Assessment

The University of the Arts (UAL) Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance and Production is assessed through a series of projects that are designed to broaden your skills, experience and expertise. The projects are multi-disciplinary, and you will be expected to work collaboratively and proactively with fellow students as well as external clients and stakeholders.
Much of the written evidence, which supports your performance work, is in the form of a digital portfolio. You will need to update this regularly to document your development and research. Other evidence may include presentations, essays and portfolios.
The final end-point assessment (commonly referred to as the Final Major Project) decides the student’s overall grade for the year which is graded as: Pass, Merit or Distinction.
The second year (Extended Diploma) is allocated the following UCAS points:
PASS(72)
MERIT(120)
DISTINCTION (168).
All Student work is internally assessed and scrutinised by external verifiers from the University of the Arts London (UAL) to ensure that academic standards are adhered to and maintained.

Progression

After successful completion of the full Level 3 Extended Diploma course, students move into a variety of different professional pathways.

• Further study and training at university
• Degrees in fields other than performing arts (the allocated UCAS points mean that you can do this)
• Working in the industry
• Other employment or apprenticeships

Career Progression

City College Norwich is a member of the University of the Arts London (UAL) Progression Partnership to promote the recruitment of talented, creative students from high quality further education institutions to UAL higher education degree level courses. The Course team also work with national higher education providers such as BIMM, Leeds College of Music and Goldsmiths to ensure that our students are ready and prepared for their next step.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop. Please check our Finance pages for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop.

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