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- We provide full-time arts education to over 1,000 students every year, from level 1 through to BA Honours degrees. If you are successful in gaining a place on one of our specialist courses, we will work with you to develop your creative skills and prepare you for the next big step – either to university, drama school, art college or the world of work.
Course Information
Introduction
Craft your career composition with this programme. Select a genre, and explore the ensemble skills, performance techniques, and composition of that music style. You will explore ensemble performance work and develop your harmony knowledge. You’ll also compose and promote your own music as part of your studies.
Who is this course for?
If you’re in year 11 or 12 and are looking to take the next steps towards your career these courses are for you. Our vast selection of vocational courses span a range of subjects and combine academic study with practical skills. Study in industry standard facilities and use our industry links to prepare for progression.
Course units/modules
Year 1 :
- A1 Performing as an ensemble
- A2 Creating musical material
- A3 Using musical styles
- C7 Planning a career in the industry
Year 2 :
- D8 Using development plans to refine skills
- D9 Producing a personal project
- D10 Using material for self-promotion and networking
- E11 Undertaking a defined technical project role
- E12 Using creative collaboration to develop a project
- E13 Producing a collaborative project
Benefits and skills
- Acquire ensemble skills, performance techniques, and composition skills
- Gain a practical and theoretical understanding of musical harmony.
- Promote your compositions and yourself as an artist.
- Utilise music software in written and theoretical contexts.
The department of Music and Performance Production has some of the best facilities in the region for our specialist courses. With support from industry partners we boast 2 recording studios, 5 dance studios, 6 ensemble rooms and 3 Music Production suites. At the heart of the department is the Chroma-Q theatre, a 180 seat venue that caters to shows, gigs and events from across the curriculum.
We chose Quarry Hill as the location for the new campus partly because of its proximity to so many creative partners. Situated next to Leeds Playhouse a short walk will also take you to Northern Ballet, Phoenix Dance, Leeds Grand Theatre, Yorkshire Dance, Leeds Conservatoire, The Wardrobe, City Varieties Music Hall, Dance Studio Leeds, The Key Club, East Street Arts and Leeds Arena. And to make travelling easier we are across the road from the Bus Station.
In addition to the practical classes we offer a range of enrichment sessions that are open to learners on any programme. They include Explosive urban dance crew, Essence contemporary dance group, Encore singing group and EnAct performance company. We also support the college Drag society and student union fitness sessions.
Entry requirements
Five GCSEs at grade 4 including English and maths.
For all performance based courses your offer will be based on academic grades and a practical audition. The structure of the audition differs depending on your area of study. You will be given plenty of notice of the audition requirements when you book a date and will be supported throughout by our team.
Music performance students would be expected to demonstrate their performance skills to a member of the teaching team in a solo audition.
Available apprenticeships and progression options
Progression may include further study at degree level, conservatoire study, or relevant employment.
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