Program Overview

CertHE Music Production & Vocal Performance

Overview

This course is the first year of our BA Music Production & Vocal Performance degree. The CertHE Music Production & Vocal Performance will provide you with the essential skills to perform and produce your own vocals in today's competitive music industry. As well as learning key vocal performance techniques over a wide range of songs, you'll gain music production skills using Logic Pro or Ableton Live, sound engineering and composition fundamentals, along with valuable music industry knowledge and insights. Develop both your performance abilities and production skills to better position yourself for a music career after you graduate.

Modules

• Music Production (Logic)
• Music Production (Ableton)
• Vocal Performance
• Music Composition
• Vocal Musicianship
• Sound Engineering
• Music Industry

Assessment

Assessment helps you gauge your progress, supports learning, and provides feedback. You will engage in the following types of assessment during this course:

1. Formative exercises - these are designed to provide feedback on your work and help you improve.
2. Summative assignments - these are designed to both assess your existing knowledge, and deepen your learning. They often simulate real industry scenarios, providing valuable experience with professional briefs.

To demonstrate your knowledge and skills, you will be asked to produce work in varying formats, depending on your course, including creative projects, compositions, performances, presentations, recordings, and written work.

Career Opportunities

Live music is on the rise, offering endless opportunities for performances at concerts, festivals, and theatre productions. The film and TV industry is also expanding, with singers playing crucial roles on soundtracks as streaming platforms churn out more original content. We at pointblank understand the importance of training our students to seize opportunities and thrive in dynamic and rapidly growing industries. Join us and be part of the growth.

• Perform as a Vocalist
• Write as a Songwriter
• Produce as a Vocal Producer
• Write as a Lyricist
• Perform as an Artist/Performer
• Arrange as a Composer
• Manage as an Artist Manager
• Direct as a Musical Director
• Compose as a Vocal Arranger
• Coach as a Vocal Coach

Expert Lecturers

• Phil Ramocon: Singing/Composition
• Carroll Thompson: Singing
• Alex Wood: Programme Leader

Alumni

• GOLDIE
• LEONA LEWIS
• PETE TONG

Discounts

Enjoy a range of exclusive discounts including but not limited to:

• 50% off NI Komplete, Ableton Live & Roland Cloud
• 30% off NI Kontrol & Maschine
• 25% off Adam Audio & Focusrite

Accreditations & Partners

• create.music
• STEP INSIDE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY

FAQs

• Do I need to buy software & equipment to take the course?
  • Depending on your programme, certain hardware and software will be essential throughout your studies. To help with your independent learning and assessment work, you will need to have access to this equipment outside of the campus. However, if you are able to attend classes on campus, this equipment will be available to use either in class or by booking practice time. Note that you have access to our facilities 7 days a week during term time for the length of your course (excluding scheduled breaks). Please visit our Software and Hardware Requirements page which lists the hardware and software you are required to own for each programme. Where you may choose to study online (distance learning), this equipment will be essential to your studies and assignment work. If for any reason you cannot afford to purchase an essential item, you may be eligible for financial support via the Financial Assistance Fund. If you wish to buy equipment or software, pointblank students qualify for discounts from Apple Education, Ableton, Native Instruments, Serato, Pioneer DJ and other leading industry partners.
• Do I need a music or music technology qualification to apply?
  • Studying a music or music technology qualification before applying for one of our Higher Education courses would be beneficial, but is not a prerequisite. If you are currently trying to decide which academic subjects to take at school or college (i.e. GCSE, BTECs or A-Levels etc.) we would therefore highly recommend choosing music or music technology. However, if these subjects are not available to you at your school or college, we will still be happy to consider your application. In this instance we would recommend that you undertake personal studies that will equip you with a similar level of musical knowledge, theory and literacy, in addition to your practical studies.
• What is my weekly study schedule?
  • Each module requires your attendance at one daytime class which will be 3 or 4 hours long depending on the module. 3-hour classes will also have an additional 1-hour virtual seminar each week. You will also have two 30-minute tutorials with your lecturer per module per term for additional support. Your timetable will be confirmed a week before the start of each term. In addition to your classes and seminars, you are expected to schedule sufficient independent study and practice time each week. The school facilities are open 7 days a week during term time, allowing you to work on assignments and reinforce the knowledge and skills learned throughout the term.
• Help! My question is not answered here
  • If you have further questions, don't be shy, please contact a course advisor who will be happy to help.