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FD Music Performance & Production Y1

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Course Code
P00203
Subject Area
Creative Industries, Computing, Digital & Construction
Campus
Hillsborough Campus

Course overview

Turn your passion into a profession - Study FdA Music Performance & Production at UC Sheffield. Launch a career in the creative industries with a foundation degree that blends artistry, industry experience and entrepreneurial thinking. The FdA Music Performance and Production gives you hands-on training in both performance and production, helping you develop the specialist craft and real-world confidence demanded by today’s music sector. Study in purpose-built rehearsal spaces and professional studios, and gain direct insight from working musicians, producers and creative employers connected to the course. You won’t just learn music - you’ll do music: perform in venues across Sheffield, collaborate on live briefs, and build a portfolio that showcases you as a professional. With so many musicians now working freelance, the programme intentionally integrates self-employment and entrepreneurship, preparing you to create your own opportunities after graduation. You’ll gain not only technical skill, but also the transferable, reflective and collaborative abilities that make you employable across performance, production, education, community arts, events and more. A unique highlight of the programme is the launch of the college’s student-led commercial record label - giving you the chance to contribute to real releases, gain industry credit, and learn how music is made, marketed and managed in practice. Whether you want to perform, produce, run projects or carve your own path in the music world, this course equips you with the knowledge, the network and the momentum to make it happen. Level 4 Semester 1 Music in Context Practical Musicianship Music Theory Composition Semester 2 Live Sound and Recording Elements of Performance Analysis and Composition Level 5 Semester 1 Improvisation and Collaborative Composition Music Studio Production Advanced Compositional Techniques Semester 2 Creating a Composition Product Music Entrepreneurship Music...

About the course

Music in Context, Practical Musicianship, Music Theory, Composition, Live Sound and Recording, Elements of Performance, Analysis and Composition, Improvisation and Collaborative Composition, Music Studio Production, Advanced Compositional Techniques, Crea
64 points from A Levels, BTEC or other Level 3 in courses related to music performance/production (or equivalents with supporting performance or theory grades, grade 6 and above) English GCSE at Grade 4/C or above, or an equivalent qualification (e.g. Functional Skills at Level 2) Students need not have a theory qualification to enter the programme. In addition to the above, all students are auditioned before acceptance to ensure basic competence in performance / production ability.
Throughout the programme, assessment is through live briefs and real-work situations, wherever possible. Students will generally produce evidence of practical application of theory, such as portfolio of composition or portfolio work, along with accompany
Many students choose to progress to The Sheffield College's BA(Hons) Music Performance and Production Top-up. Alternatively, there are also a wide range of honors degree programmes and courses available across the country, at universities and other higher education institutions.
How to applyPlease note that applications for this course should be made through UCAS.UCAS application code: W3W3College institution code: S22Additional informationAdditional information about higher education at The Sheffield College can be found here.The Sheffield College is a registered provider with the Office for Students.Validating partnerThis programme is validated through the University of Hull. To find out more about the partnership, click here.Terms and ConditionsYou can find details of our higher education policies, procedures and T&Cs here.
Students will need to supply their own consumables (e.g. sticks, strings etc.).Students in financial hardship may be eligible for support via the HE Student Support Fund.