Popular Music Production with Foundation Year in Popular Music
Entry requirements
A level
From two completed A levels.
AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh)
AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh)
In combination with other qualifications.
In combination with other qualifications.
In combination with other qualifications.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma
OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma
In combination with other qualifications.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
Pass grade (D or E)
UCAS Tariff
A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent. Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points. We welcome applicants from a diverse range of backgrounds. Applicants who are not in possession of the minimum entry requirements but are able to demonstrate aptitude, enthusiasm and motivation will be considered on an individual basis and may be admitted subject to satisfactory interview and/or portfolio. Please contact us for further details.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
About this course
Got a passion for music production? Hoping to pursue a music degree here at Solent University? This year-long popular music production foundation programme is structured to equip you with the broad range of production and performance skills you’ll need to progress onto a full degree.
This course enables students from widely varied backgrounds and with varying aspirations, to develop their music production and performance skills, whilst helping to acclimatise to the ethos and expectations associated with higher education study in general, and study at undergraduate level.
Throughout their studies, students will have access to a range of contemporary, industry-standard software and plugins including; Logic Pro X, Ableton Live Suite, Pro Tools and Native Instruments’ Komplete. Students also enjoy access to our professional recording studios, acoustically treated workstations, DJ equipment/facilities, music labs, and instrumental practice rooms.
Students build a broad knowledge of music production, studio recording and live sound engineering.
**What does this course lead to?**
On completion of the foundation year you can progress onto the BA (Hons) Popular Music Performance and Production course.
**Who is this course for?**
Students who are new to music production/music performance or those who do not yet meet the entry requirements for an undergraduate music production degree will benefit most from the foundation programme.
Upon completion, students will be able to progress directly into the first year of a relevant undergraduate music course at Solent University.
Modules
FOUNDATION MODULES
Introduction to Popular Music
Introduction to Digital Music
Introduction to Popular Music Performance
Music Industry Pathway Project
Major Project
If you successfully complete the foundation year, you will automatically progress onto the BSc (Hons) Popular Music Production degree course. The following is the list of modules currently studied on the degree. Please note that these may change.
YEAR 1 - CORE MODULES
Principles of Sound
Introduction to Studio Recording 1
Principles of Music
Introduction to Studio Recording 2
Creative Music Industries
Sampling Synthesis and Midi
YEAR 2 - CORE MODULES
Advanced Studio Recording 1
Advanced Studio Recording 2
Creative Sound Design
Live Music Production
Music Portfolio Careers
YEAR 2 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each year)
Advanced Live Music Production
Music and Sound for Games
YEAR 3 - CORE MODULES
Major Project
Advanced Music Production
Live Project Brief
YEAR 3 - OPTIONS (please note that not all options are guaranteed to run each year)
Surround Mixing
Live Event Technology
Experimental Music Production
Assessment methods
Assessment is through coursework, practical production projects, group and individual projects, seminar presentations, portfolio creation and reflective writing.
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Extra funding
Solent University offers a number of bursaries, grants and scholarships. For more information, please visit https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries
The Uni
Solent University (Southampton)
Department of Art and Music
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