Music Performance and Production – Level 3 Extended Diploma

More about the course

This highly practical one year programme is a top-up course for those to have completed the Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance.

You will learn music skills such as playing and singing techniques, recording skills, music history, music business, vocabulary and theory, as well as transferable skills such as design, editing, finances, marketing and journalism.

Taking inspiration from a music TV show you will learn about all the roles required to create a live performance, which will be streamed on the internet. You will study jazz and blues techniques and perform in the show as well as carry out a job role to stage the event these can include marketing and promotion, stage manager, production manager, health and safety, finances and front of house.

You will participate in song writing and composition workshops then choose which area to focus on. Research on royalties and music licensing will run alongside to guide you in protecting your own music, as well as potentially earning royalties.

Entry requirements

Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance (Merit Grade)

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will achieve a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music.

What will I learn?

Later... with Carlisle College
Creative studies
Progressing in music
Final major project

How is the course taught?

Full-time, 3 days a week with evening performances
Practical workshops
Industry-based activities
Lectures
Tutorials

How am I assessed?

Digital portfolio
Essays
Reviews
Podcasts
Videos
Interviews
Reports

Work experience opportunities

Having Music, Performing Arts, Media and Art & Design students all under one roof means there are ample opportunities for exciting collaborations. The music department also has creative partnerships with local employers, venues, and organisations. This gives students the opportunity to gain meaningful work experience in an area of their choice. We also have guest speakers from the industry as well as visits to the UCAS conference, theatre shows and universities.

English and Maths

English and maths are important skills for musicians. We will help you to achieve a qualification in both if you do not already hold one, as well as help you to develop your existing skills.

You will explore maths through the development of technical language in music and using ratios when you develop sound editing and design. You will also learn about language arrangement, as well as improve your communication in written work.

Where can I progress?

Upon successful completion of this course, you can progress onto a higher education qualification, either in music or some non-music related degrees.

Alternatively, you could join a band for paid gig work, become a private instrumental / vocal teacher, or join youth programmes.

Course Costs

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.