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The course perfectly combines performance, musicianship and sound technology. It's broadened my knowledge as a musician, but has also given me a great insight into sound technology and the business side of the music industry. LIPA is also full of great musicians, so the opportunities to collaborate with other artists and start projects is endless and there's always someone wanting to record your music. This course has provided me with the skills I need to sustain a stable career in the music industry and I can't wait to get out there and do it.

Sam Morris

Foundation Certificate in Popular Music and Sound Technology

Foundation Certificates

Foundation Certificate in Popular Music & Sound Technology

Course Type:
Foundation Certificate
Duration:
One Year, Full Time

Programme Content

Foundation Certificate - Programme Structure

 

This practical programme lasts 30 weeks and is spread across two teaching blocks.

Altogether, you study three core modules and also get to choose a further two options in each teaching block.

These options allow you to tailor your studies to match your own aspirations.

This flexibility means that you can either broaden your skills base by selecting new areas of study or consolidate your area of interest by selecting options in which you already have some experience.

Most modules start at an introductory level and quickly progress towards a more advanced level over the duration of the programme.

 


Teaching and Assessment

Teaching and learning is delivered through a combination of one-to-one tuition, whole group lectures and small workshops by our music and sound technology lecturers.

You are expected to attend weekly master classes.

The programme has a minor component of written work. You must complete all core modules and four options achieving a mark of 40% or higher in each to be awarded the certificate. Most modules have assessment tasks that students are expected to complete in their own time, and there is often a component of continual assessment to monitor week-to-week learning.