Creative Music Technology

Course Summary

Take your first steps towards becoming a skilled creative music artist with one of our three CertHE courses. As part of the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts, you'll learn from industry professionals and have access to our cutting-edge facilities and performance spaces. As a CertHE student you'll get to explore your passion and develop professional skills within the stimulating creative environment of the Academy of Music and Theatre Arts. Our one-year CertHE courses give you the opportunity to explore your artistic identity, while creating and collaborating within our purpose-built professional performance venue. Whether you choose Music CertHE, Popular Music CertHE or Creative Music Technology CertHE, you'll be supported by industry professionals to explore a range of contemporary music practices and contexts and develop your specialist skills. Our Creative Music Technology CertHE is suitable if you want to explore composition, music production and sound design while growing as an artist and musician. Once you have successfully completed your chosen CertHE course, you can apply to join the second year of the equivalent honours degree at Falmouth University on your chosen subject of BA(Hons) Music, BA(Hons) Popular Music or BA(Hons) Creative Music Technology. You will: Develop and nurture your specialist practice Communicate via sound and music in collaboration with others Gain key insights into the music industry and understand the requirements to succeed in a variety of roles Explore sound and music practices as they evolve within ever-changing audio cultures Examine the contexts and culture in which artists and musicians work, to better understand and critically question the relationship between music, sound, noise and culture Engage with various theoretical concepts to form critical theories and reflect on your own practice Acquire the fundamental set of skills and knowledge needed to work in the sound and music industries Study modules tailored to your chosen subject Whichever course you choose, you'll find a wealth of teaching experience, technical support and industry links that will provide you with the opportunity to progress your creative ambitions.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: W3W3

Institution code: F33

Campus Name: Penryn Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.

A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.