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Welcome 03

Five Reasons to Choose Colchester Institute 04

About Music and Performing Arts 06

Getting to Know… Our Staff 08

Getting to Know… Our Students 09

Music and Performing Arts Courses 10-21

Other Courses at Colchester Institute 22

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Music and Performing Arts Courses

HNC/D in Creative Media Production (Moving Image) 10

Foundation Degree in Creative Performance (Acting) 11

Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre 12

Foundation Degree in Popular Music 13

Foundation Degree in Technical Theatre 14

BA (Hons) in Creative Performance (Acting) 15

BA (Hons) in Film Music and Soundtrack Production 16

BA (Hons) in Music 17

BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre 18

BA (Hons) in Popular Music 19

BA (Hons) in Technical Theatre 20

MA Music 21

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Welcome

to Colchester Institute

At Colchester Institute we aim to provide allstudents with a high quality industry relatedlearning experience.

The College is very proud of its well established partnership with the

University of Essex. The partnership means that while our students

enjoy the highly vocational relevance of our programmes, many will

also emerge with a qualification, in most cases a degree, awarded by

the University of Essex. We also offer Edexcel HNC and HND

programmes in a range of areas.

There are few colleges that offer students fine dining, the chance to

have their hair done and nails pampered, browse the on-site art

gallery and see some fantastic music concerts all on one campus.

The Colne Bistro and Balkerne Restaurant, our fantastic award

winning restaurants, are open five days a week and offer delicious,

five star meals. We also have three campus refectories and a

Starbucks.

The College provides a free gym and students on an Essex degree

programme are also entitled to student rate membership of the

University of Essex Sports Centre for recreational use. For those

interested in art, the Hay Gallery at Colchester Institute and The

Minories, located in the town centre, both display work by students

and visiting artists. The Swinburne Hall hosts an exciting programme

of live professional and student performances throughout the year.

Colchester Institute is set within Britain’s oldest recorded town, a

town that exudes history, modern culture and creativity. The thriving

university town boasts a population of 160,000 and demonstrates a

dynamic and exciting urban lifestyle. Colchester combines

tranquillity and peace with the bustle and animation that goes with

contemporary living. Studying at Colchester Institute means being

only a ten minute walk away from the town centre. The town offers

an abundance of shopping facilities, bars, clubs and restaurants.

Colchester Institute offers higher education programmes in:

• Art and Design • Business and Management • Computing

• Construction • Early Years and Education • Engineering

• Hospitality • Leisure, Health and Public Services

• Music and Performing Arts


1. Teaching

All courses are delivered by tutors with strong backgrounds in

industry and business; many continue to practise in their vocational

field. Their professional expertise and academic knowledge is valued

by our students. Our students benefit from studying in smaller classes,

the level of support, and the accessibility of their tutors. Expert

speakers are frequently invited to share their specialist knowledge.

2. Facilities

Students benefit from an excellent range of facilities, including

training restaurants, a theatre, on site and town centre based art

galleries and studio space, a well equipped library, resource centre

and the brand new HE Centre.

3. Campus

Our bustling, vibrant campus has a great mix of students and there is

always something going on. The three refectories, take away and

coffee shops offer plenty of choice throughout the day. You can even

enjoy a delicious meal in our award winning restaurants. Great value

treatments are offered in the hair and beauty salons.

The Swinburne Hall hosts live performances throughout the year andthe Student Services team organises a calendar of events. The gym isopen to all students and in term-time you can join classes for yoga,abs and Zumba. The Students’ Union offers a variety of services,including trips, clubs and societies, join one or create your own!

4. Location Colchester Institute is only a ten minute walk from the town centre

with a great choice of entertainment and attractions, including

theatres, a multi-screen cinema, exhibition spaces, live music venues

and much more. There are first class sport and leisure facilities and a

variety of clubs, pubs and restaurants. London is less than an hour

away by train and the campus is a ten minute walk from the station.

The cities of Cambridge and Norwich are readily accessible by train

and the Essex coast is just a half-hour drive away.

5. Technology

At Colchester Institute we embrace technology, new first year

degree and HNC/D students will be given an iPad to support their

learning experience. The iPad has many exciting features including

loads of free educational apps and the potential to develop a

learning network. As requested by our students, the new HE Centre

will be flooded with WiFi. Students will also have access to

PebblePad, to create their own personal online journal and record of

studies and webfolio.

Five Reasons

to Choose Colchester Institute

Each year cmpalive! produces an excitingperformance schedule of concerts, gigs, danceshows and productions featuring professionalmusicians, famous faces, staff and students.

The events take place in a wide range of venues including the

Swinburne Hall, Main Halls at our Colchester and Braintree

campuses, Mercury Theatre, Colchester Arts Centre and Headgate

Theatre. Performances include visiting artists such as Martin Taylor,

4 Poofs and a Piano, Ian Shaw, Saucerful of Floyd, YouTuba,

Alison Guill and Manasana Blues. Each year large scale musical

theatre productions such as Oklahoma!, Seussical, Side Show,

Fame and Sweeny Todd are produced alongside plays including

Much Ado About Nothing, Vernon God Little, The Tempest,

Alice in Wonderland and Our Country’s Good. Other student

productions include dance shows, classical concerts and rock gigs.

Our cmpalive! website details this year's productions. You can see full

details of the event series and book online. You can also "like" us on

Facebook, follow us on Twitter and see and hear us on our YouTube

channel.



The Centre for Music and Performing Arts is a

vibrant and dynamic community of practitioners

that encompasses classical, jazz and popular

music idioms; dance, acting and musical theatre;

technical theatre and creative media (film).

We have excellent facilities, close links to the local and regional arts

industry and a large team of experienced staff who are active

professionals as well as excellent educators.

The creative and cultural industries form a significant part of the

regional and national economy. They accounted for 10.6% of the UK’s

exports in 2009 and 1.5 million people are employed in either the

creative industries or in a creative role in another industry. As a

percentage of the economy the UK has the largest creative industries

sector in the world.

"The creative industries are a British success story. They continue to

grow, and the government sees the real potential they have to help

our economy in the coming years." Ed Vaizey, Minister for Culture,

Communications and the Creative Industries

Creativity, innovation and performance are at the heart of the Centre.

Each year cmpalive! promotes a wide range of events featuring

visiting artists of national and international renown together with

staff and student performances.

About

Music and Performing Arts


Careers in music, creative media and performing arts range from the

performer and educator through to the composer, director,

choreographer, arts administrator, camera operator, technician and

stage manager. Our graduates include the opera singer Deborah

Norman and composer Tansy Davies both of whom are

internationally known. Many graduates are teachers in schools,

colleges and through instrumental services such as the Essex Music

Services while others are working in bands or with established solo

stars. Our Musical Theatre graduates have gone on to a variety of

careers as well as postgraduate study at some of the most prestigious

schools in London and our Technical Theatre students are successful

in finding jobs in the industry.

If you are serious about a career in music (classical, jazz, popular or

film music), performing arts (musical theatre, acting or technical

theatre) or creative media (film and moving image) we believe that

we have the right courses, facilities and staff to help you to realise

that ambition.

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Name: Phil Toms Curriculum Manager

■ You have an extremely active musical careeroutside of the College, tell us about that.

Well, for starters, I am the assistant MD for theEnglish Pop Orchestra, which I am heavily involvedin. On top of that I also perform as often as I canboth locally and nationally – I play the double bass,synthesizer, piano and bass guitar. In fact I have atour coming up. I also regularly play piano at theLongleat Safari Park. I involve myself in variousmusical theatre groups within the local area too,playing or conducting.

■ That certainly is a lot! Why did you take thestep into teaching?

It’s interesting, because I vowed to never become ateacher. However, I have never regretted thedecision. I enjoy being able to teach and helpdevelop the musicians of tomorrow. There’s such avariety of talent here at the College and it’s sointeresting to watch the students, and their passionfor the industry, grow.

■ What opportunities are available within theindustry?

All our degrees are vocational which means thereare a lot of pathways open to the students upongraduating. Many of our students will go on tosome sort of practical job, for example, musicians,actors and so on. Some may go to work in themedia, backstage or into teaching. Others will usetheir degree to get into support work jobs, forexample, marketing, PR and administration withintheatres or concert halls.

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Getting to Know…


Name: Clare Marie AugerCourse: BA (Hons) Musical

Theatre■ You have some great experience in the

industry already. Tell us more about that.

My ultimate dream is to be a West End performer. I spent ten years at Songtime Theatre Arts from theage of nine. I also joined the national youth tour ofHigh School Musical as Gabriella. After I completedmy BTEC in Dance at Brooklands College in Surrey, a CMPA graduate recommended ColchesterInstitute to me.

■ What do you think has been the mostworthwhile part of the course?

I’ve been taught a lot about audition techniques,how the industry works and what I need to becomea performer. The tutors can draw upon theirextensive knowledge of the industry so I feel wellequipped to achieve my goals. The high standardsof the course have stood me in good stead tosecure a place at Guildford School of Acting.

■ The theatre world is your destiny whichyou’ve aimed for since you were young.What advice have you got for other buddingperformers?

To succeed you need lots of industry experience. A lot of my friends have gone on to set up their owntheatre companies and perform through them.

Course Type Full-timePart-time

Duration 1 year HNC2 years HND

UCAS Code 013P HNC (full-time)01HP HND ( -time)

Course Code ZH39981 HNC (part-time)ZH39991 HND (part-time)

Applications Via UCAS (full-time)Direct to ColchesterInstitute (part-time)

Entry Requirements

Minimum of 80 UCAS points achieved atlevel 3 normally on a Diploma or ExtendedDiploma in Creative Media Production.Typical entry will be with 160 UCAS points.

An innovative media production course designed to help creative students utilise digital technology inmaking dramas, music videos, documentaries for TV broadcast/film festivals, or generate web contentranging from music videos to client led projects.

Who is this course for?

This course is for creative individuals with a passion for film andTV production.

Course description

The Higher National Certificate/Diploma provides a broadintroduction to the areas of creative media in the first yearincluding camera and lighting techniques, editing techniquesand production techniques within film, TV and music videos.Film studies modules are provided in both years to broaden thestudents’ understanding of the industry and genres and providea critical context to their project work.

In the second year of the HND there is the opportunity tospecialise in a particular genre or contextual area and to producea project within that genre, for example the study of music videoproduction precedes a music video production of the student’sown making. On completion of the course students will havetheir own ‘showreel’ of work shot to professional standard whichwill help them gain access to jobs in the industry. The courseincludes a work placement in the second year.

The Centre for Music and Performing Arts provides a rich sourceof projects through collaborative working with actors, musicians,dancers, music technologists, film music composers andtechnical theatre practitioners.

Course content

Modules include:

Year one

Camera and Lighting Techniques for Moving Image Production •Music Video Production • Development and Techniques of Filmand Video Editing • Practical Skills for Moving Image Production •Film and Television Studies • Contextual Studies for CreativeMedia Production • Research Techniques for Creative MediaProduction

Second year modules for the HND:

Producer for Moving Image Production • Director for MovingImage Production • Moving Image Documentary Production •Script Writing for Moving Image Production • Project Design,Implementation and Evaluation • Career Development for theMoving Image Industries • Work Experience in the CreativeMedia Sector

What our graduates do

Students who successfully complete the HNC can progress tothe second year of the HND. Students who have achieved theHND in Creative Media Production will be able to progress to thefinal year of a degree programme in Creative Media Productionor to employment in the media sector. Possible career directionsinclude: Post production, production in writing, cameraoperation, sound recording, editing, direction, production withinfilm and TV.

HNC/D in Creative Media Production (Moving Image)

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Creative employment provides around two

million jobs, in the creative sector itself and in

creative roles in other sectors. Employment in

the sector has grown at double the rate of the

economy as a whole.


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A creative and challenging course that develops the skills of performers to create original material andinspiring performances in a variety of venues.


The Foundation degree course is designed for students who areserious about acting whilst being able to appreciate thecompetitive environment of being a performer. The course isdesigned to provide students with a range of skills forsustainable employment within the performing industries with afocus on devising, improvisation and acting.

Course description

The course is intended to create more independent performerswho are equally comfortable creating devised commissionedperformances in unusual venues, such as a site-specific piece, aswell as having the essential skills to perform on a moretraditional stage. The creation of new and original work, withoutlosing sight of the importance of established practitioners andtheir methods, is a key element of the course.

Course content

Year one

Acting 1 • Theory and Practice of Acting • Movement for Actors •Improvisation 1 • Physical Theatre • Voice

Year two

Acting 2 • Contemporary Performance Techniques • Voice andSpeech • Improvisation 2 • Devising • Performance DevelopmentProject


Foundation degree students, upon successful completion of thecourse, are eligible to progress on to the third year of the BA (Hons) Creative Performance Degree. A wide range of careersare possible within the performing arts industry including: Artistsand performers working in community and education, or as anactor, film artist, street entertainer and comedian.

Foundation Degree in Creative Performance (Acting)

The process pushes you in the right direction

getting the best out of you, making you believe

that you can do it.

Course Type Full-time

Duration 2 years

UCAS Code W490

Applications Via UCAS

Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of is 80 UCAS points.We are looking for applicants who have apassion for performance. All applicantswill attend an audition, details of whichwill be sent to the applicants when theyapply.

Validated by

A dynamic and intensive course which is centred on vocational practice. Students learn, develop and applyskills in acting, dance and singing.

Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre


The programme is for applicants who are passionate about andhave a realistic understanding of musical theatre. They will havesignificant previous experience of acting, singing and dance.

Course description

The programme provides students with the skills for sustainableemployment within the creative industries. It is designed to givea sound educational base for a range of careers. The coursedesign reflects the nature of work within performing arts whichrequires flexibility, diversity of skills, technical competence andthe ability to respond to changing needs. Specific skill acquisitionis coupled with a broader understanding of the genre, alongwith academic skills to ensure that students can embrace thechangeability of the marketplace and earn a living in specific orrelated performing arts fields. The programme features groupand one to one singing lessons, jazz, ballet and tap dance styles,performance and touring opportunities.

Course content

Modules include:

Acting – acting through song, characterisation, improvisation,devising, audition technique and scene study • Singing –ensemble singing, choral singing, repertoire coaching, musictheory, solo singing, vocal anatomy • Dance Techniques – ballettechnique, jazz technique, tap dance, choreography and musicalstaging • Musical Theatre Techniques – acting through song,integration of disciplines, ensemble staging • ContemporaryMusical Theatre – research and lecture based seminars •Professional Practice – work based placement, reflection on workexperience


Our graduates have progressed to postgraduate studies at RoyalWelsh College of Music and Drama, the Royal Academy of Music,Guildford School of Acting, Musical Theatre Academy, AmericanMusical Theatre Academy, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts,Arts Educational School, London School of Musical Theatre, andNorthern School of Contemporary Dance. Some of ourgraduates are currently working at Disneyland Paris, P&O Cruisesand teaching at schools and colleges.


The Foundation Degree in Musical Theatre has

really given me the practical skills I need to

progress to BA Honours level.


Duration 2 years

UCAS Code W390


Entry Requirements

Minimum 80 UCAS points, typicallystudents on this course will have 160 UCASpoints or greater. All applicants will beauditioned in acting, dance and singing todemonstrate ability and potential.

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An exciting programme of study over two years for the contemporary rock/pop musician seeking a career inthe music industry. Areas of study include performance, song writing/composition, music technology andmusic business.


The programme is for applicants who are passionate aboutrock/pop music and who wish to develop skills and gainexperience which will prepare them for a career in the musicindustry or for progression to further study.

Course description

This programme offers students the opportunity to develop skillsand knowledge in relation to performance, song writing/composition, music technology and the music business.Students will develop a wide range of competencies which willequip them for entry into the popular music industry or forfurther study. There is a strong vocational bias and a high level ofrelevance to current practice in the music industry which willhelp students to become practitioners who are confident andproficient performers, able to create original music and usecurrent technologies successfully in music making. There is alsoan emphasis on music business studies providing knowledge,skills and experience which will help students to manage theirown business affairs effectively.

Course content

Modules include:

Year one

Musical Skills and Development • Introduction to Song Writing •Contextual Studies in Popular Music • Recording and DigitalProduction • Earning a Living in Music • Professional Practice 1

Year two

Musical Skills and Development • Contemporary Song Writingand Arranging • The Self-Employed Musician • ProfessionalPractice 2 • Rock, Pop and Related Genres • Music for Media •Advanced Creative Production • Digital Processing inComposition


Graduates can develop self-employment opportunities or gainemployment in relation to a wide range of professional activitiesincluding performance, song writing/composition,recording/music technology, music business and teaching.Successful completion of the Foundation degree in PopularMusic allows for progression to year three of the BA (Hons) inPopular Music. Further progression is possible at MA level andhigher, or to PGCE courses for entry into the teaching profession.

Foundation Degree in Popular Music

The thing I enjoyed most… was performance

workshop, as I feel it really helped me to

develop as a performer and also challenged me

to be creative for assessments. I also greatly

enjoyed the recording module as it taught me

lots and lots of techniques which have proven to

be incredibly useful since leaving the course and

have had a large impact on my skill level as a

recording engineer. Other areas I really enjoyed

were musicianship and music in the media as

they both offered me the chance to be really

creative.


Duration 2 years

UCAS Code W340


Entry Requirements

Normally a minimum of 80 UCAS points.An appropriate level of practicalperformance skill and experience(instrumental or vocal) is required.

Entry is normally by audition/interviewwhich will include instrumental or vocalperformance and consideration ofprevious experience. Overseas candidatesmay submit recordings and otherevidence.

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A practical course which introduces you to a wide range of backstage crafts and career options through workingwith a extensive array of performances from dance to classical music, and musical theatre to rock bands.


The course is designed for students who have a strongcommitment to technical theatre as an art and craft and wish topursue their passion through to employment within the creativeindustries where there is a strong demand for technically trainedgraduates.

Course description

The first year provides a broad introduction to the areas oftechnical theatre including lighting, sound, stage managementand scenic construction. These will be studied within thecontext of the nature of theatre and the role of technicians andstage managers within theatrical performance. These will bestudied within the context of the nature of theatre and the roleof technicians and stage managers within theatricalperformance. A placement module is designed to providestudents with the opportunity to widen their understanding ofthe theatre business by a focused investigation of policies,procedures and business systems within a local theatre venue.Throughout the year, students will support and assist with thepublic performances mounted within the Centre for Music andPerforming Arts. There are a range of performances throughoutthe year including; dance, musical theatre, acting and music.

The second year builds on these foundations by developing skillsin lighting and sound design and introduces new skills incomputer aided design and scenic design. Students will work inproduction capacities across a range of events includingconcerts, plays and musicals. They will work within theeducation, arts centre and theatre fields including placementswith local arts organisations as well as supporting in-housecollege productions. The full-time course requires attendancethroughout the week including evenings and some weekends.The course is physically and mentally demanding and requireslearners who are disciplined and committed.

Course content

Modules include:

Year one

Introduction to Technical Theatre Processes • Lighting Installationand Operation 1 • Sound Design and Operation • StageManagement Processes • Industrial Placement 1 – InvestigativeProject • Scenic Construction and Painting • Technical/ScaleDrawing • Costume and Props Maintenance

Year two

Lighting Design 2 • Sound Installation and Operation • IndustrialPlacement 2 • Technical Theatre Practice • Scenic Design • Micro-Business Management • Computer Aided Design


Successful completion of the Foundation Degree in TechnicalTheatre allows for progression to year three of the full-time BA (Hons) in Technical Theatre. Some graduates of theFoundation degree have gone directly into work within theindustry. Previous students have moved into the area of eventsmanagement and scenic design, taking on the skills learnt onthe course and using them in the wider context of the creativeand cultural industries.

Foundation Degree in Technical Theatre


Duration 2 years full-time4 years part-time

UCAS Code W440 (full-time)

Course Code ZH3FDTTP01 (part-time)


Entry Requirements

Normal entry will require a minimum of 80UCAS points achieved through A Levels orBTEC Diploma. Applicants will be requiredto demonstrate prior experience in at leastone aspect of technical theatre byproviding a portfolio at interview. Allapplicants will be interviewed.


Since starting the course I have learnt lots of new

skills in a wide variety of areas within technical

theatre, including lighting, sound and scenic

construction.

Validated by



Duration 3 years

UCAS Code W410


Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement is 160 UCASpoints. All applicants will attend anaudition, details of which will be sent tothe applicants when they apply. We arelooking for students who have a passionfor creative approaches to performanceand previous experience.


The BA (Hons) in Creative Performance course is designed forstudents who are serious about acting whilst being able toappreciate the competitive environment of being a performer.The course is designed to provide students with a range of skillsfor sustainable employment within the performing industrieswith a focus on devising, improvisation and acting. Students areencouraged to create theatre companies to produce their ownwork.

Course description

The course is intended to create more independent performerswho are equally comfortable creating devised commissionedperformances in unusual venues, such as a site-specific piece, aswell as having the essential skills to perform on a moretraditional stage. Creation of new and original work is a keyelement of the course without losing sight of the importance ofestablished practitioners and their methods.

Course content

Modules include:

Year one

Acting 1 • Theory and Practice of Acting • Movement for Actors •Improvisation 1 • Physical Theatre • Voice

Year two

Acting 2 • Contemporary Performance Techniques • Voice andSpeech • Improvisation 2 • Devising • Performance Project

Year three

Acting 3 • Workshop Leadership • Script Writing • Directing •Classical Performance Techniques • Screen PerformanceTechniques • Major Theatre Project


A variety of careers is possible as the course enables students todiscover which path is right for them. Careers include acting,play writing, directing, workshop leadership, creation of theatrecompanies and teaching. Postgraduate study is possible to allowstudents to specialise in a particular area of the performanceindustries. The educational sector can also be accessed throughfurther study of the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).

BA (Hons) in Creative Performance (Acting)

A creative and challenging course that develops the skills of performers to create original material andinspiring performances in a variety of venues.

The process pushes you in the right direction

getting the best out of you, making you believe

that you can do it.

Validated by


Duration 3 years full-time6 years part time


Course Code ZH3BAFMP01 (part-time)


Entry Requirements

Normal entry will require a minimum of160 UCAS points achieved through A Levels or an Extended Diploma in Music,Popular Music or Music Technology withsome degree of keyboard facility.

Applicants will be interviewed.



This course aims to develop confident and proficientpractitioners able to create and co-ordinate original music in avariety of styles, use technology both in performance, recordingand composition and manage their own business affairs.

Course description

The programme is designed to train the students in the musical,technical and analytical skills needed to succeed in a variety ofmedia industry positions including self-employed musician,composer, conductor, arranger, sound designer, mixing engineer.Whilst studying a variety of traditional and modern techniques,students have the opportunity to extend their existing musicand music technology skills at the same time as expanding theirknowledge of other practices. Members of staff are workingpractitioners in the industry, working in live music, composingfor film, television, video games, the internet, radio, theatre andwith sound companies.

Although designed as three year full-time degree programme,there are named exit routes at the end of year one (Certificate ofHigher Education in Film Music and Soundtrack Production) andyear two (Diploma of Higher Education in Film Music andSoundtrack Production).

Our facilities include a suite of 28 Macs running Logic, Reason,Sibelius and Soundtrack Pro and two main recording studios. We have a concert hall and many bookable practice rooms forbands and orchestral ensembles.

Course content

Modules include:

Year one

Musicianship Skills 1 • Film Music in Context 1 • Earning a Livingin the Media Industry • Introduction to Audio Technology •Introduction to Musical Direction • Introduction to Arranging •Composition for Visual Media

Year two

Musicianship Skills 2 • Film Music in Context 2 • The Self-Employed Film Musician • Foley and Sound Design • VocalArranging • Investigating Professional Practice • Composition forVisual Media 2

Year three

Research Project • Film Music in Context 3 • EnteringEmployment in the Media Industry • Sound Design Portfolio •Library Music • Surround Sound • Major Project


Graduates will be trained to start self-employed work in themedia industry or apply for employment with multimediacompanies, locally or nationally. There are a number of Masterscourses in film music onto which these students could progress.

The growing demand for cable television channels, cinema quality video games on many platforms and filmproductions provides huge opportunities for the creators of music and sound effects within the mediaindustry.

BA (Hons) in Film Music and Soundtrack Production

The degree at Colchester Institute prepares you

for the industry, from composition to

contemporary audio technology to preparation

for entering the workplace as a self-employed

musician, providing the foundation needed to

enter today's music business.

Validated by


Course Type Full-time Part-time

Duration 3 years full-time 6 years part-time


Course Code ZH3BAMUP01 (part-time)


Entry Requirements

160 UCAS points (normally 2 A Levelsincluding Music or Music Technology, BTECExtended Diploma in Music). One practicalstudy at ABRSM Grade VII or equivalent. Entryis normally by audition/interview which mayinclude performance, aural musicianship,elementary keyboard tests, and thediscussion of written work (e.g. essays,compositions) brought in by the candidates.

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The course is designed to develop and nurture versatilemusicians who will acquire a wide range of practical andintellectual skills to enable them to gain employment in anincreasingly competitive and diverse music business.

Course description

All students follow instrumental or vocal studies to a high level.In all years of the course, students are provided withinstrumental (or vocal) lessons. The first year of the course servesas a diagnostic and consolidating stage where students canacquire a broad range of practical and theoretical skills, addressweaknesses and identify a direction for their career options. Forinstance, in years two and three, students can elect to follow oneof four specialist career-based pathways: Performance,Composition, Music Education (both individual and class-basedteaching) and Arts Business. As the course progresses, thisincreasing specialisation is complemented by more student-directed learning together with placements or student ledexternal projects and concerts. Delivery is through acombination of practical performance, tutorials, seminars,practical study, personal study and work experience.

Course content

Modules include:

Year one

Musicianship • Composition • Music in Context • Solo PracticalStudy • Ensembles • Jazz Harmony and Improvisation • Arrangingfor Instrumental Groups • Musical Direction

Year two

Solo Practical Study • Ensembles 2 • Musicianship 2 • Music inContext 2 • Solo Performance Workshop • Instrumental andVocal Teaching • Arts Administration • Techniques ofComposition

Year three

Musicianship 3 • Ensembles 3 • Music in Context 3 • SoloPerformance Project • Music in the Classroom • Music EducationPlacement • Music Teaching in Private Practice • Arts Planning •Arts Events Management • Composition Workshop •Composition Folder


Graduates progress to a wide variety of careers, including artsadministration, business, composition, conducting, librarianship,performance, publishing, research, recording, and teaching. Thecourse may also lead on to an MA, Postgraduate Certificate ofEducation (PGCE), or to a postgraduate performanceprogramme.

A broad-based practical course encompassing all types of music and allowing specialisation in areas such asperforming, composing, education and arts business.

BA (Hons) in Music

There was so much choice available to me. I

could pick and choose my specialist subjects,

so I could really tailor the course to suit my

needs. I found that the College had a really

supportive atmosphere. I had built close

relationships with the teaching staff, who

always have time to talk and there is a really

high standard of education.


Duration 3 years

UCAS Code WW34


Entry Requirements

Normally students on this course will have160 UCAS points or greater. All applicantswill be auditioned in acting, dance andsinging to demonstrate ability andpotential.


Who the course is for?

The programme is for applicants who are passionate about andhave a realistic understanding of musical theatre. They will havesignificant previous experience of acting, singing and dance.

Course description

The programme provides students with the skills for sustainableemployment within the creative industries. It is designed to givea sound educational base for a range of careers. The coursedesign reflects the nature of work within performing arts whichrequires flexibility, diversity of skills, technical competence andthe ability to respond to changing needs. Specific skill acquisitionis coupled with a broader understanding of the genre, alongwith academic skills to ensure that students can embrace thechangeability of the marketplace and earn a living in specific orrelated performing arts fields. The programme features groupand one to one singing lessons, jazz, ballet and tap dance styles,performance and touring opportunities.

Course content

Modules include:

Year one

Acting 1 and PDP • Singing and Voice 1 • Musical TheatreTechniques 1 • Dance Techniques 1 • Musical Theatre and itsAudience • Introduction to Theatre Practice

Year two

Acting 2 and PDP • Singing 2 • Musical Theatre Techniques 2 •Dance Techniques 2 • Contemporary Musical Theatre •Professional Practice

Year three

Musical Theatre Project • Acting 3 and PDP • Singing 3 • DanceTechniques 3 • Musical Theatre Techniques 3 • Research Project


Our graduates have progressed to postgraduate studies at RoyalWelsh College of Music and Drama, the Royal Academy of Music,Guildford School of Acting, Musical Theatre Academy, AmericanMusical Theatre Academy, Mountview Academy of Theatre Arts,Arts Educational School, London School of Musical Theatre, andNorthern School of Contemporary Dance. Some of ourgraduates are currently working at Disneyland Paris, P&O Cruisesand teaching at schools and colleges.

A dynamic and intensive course which is centred on vocational practice. Students learn, develop and applyskills in acting, dance and singing.

BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre

The mix of practical skills backed up by the

theoretical knowledge was just right for me.

Validated by





Course Code ZH3BAPMP01 (part-time)


Entry Requirements

A minimum of 160 UCAS points. Anappropriate level of practical performanceskill and experience (instrumental or vocal)is required. Entry is normally byaudition/interview which will includeinstrumental or vocal performance andconsideration of previous experience.Overseas candidates may submitrecordings and other evidence.

Validated by


This programme is for applicants who are passionate aboutrock/pop music and who wish to develop skills and gainexperience which will prepare them for a career in the musicindustry or for further postgraduate study.

Course description

This programme offers students the opportunity to develop skillsand knowledge in relation to performance, song writing/composition, music technology and the music business.Students will develop a wide range of competencies which willequip them for entry into the popular music industry or forfurther study at postgraduate level. The programme has avocational bias and a high level of relevance to actual currentpractice in the music industry which will help students tobecome practitioners who are confident and proficientperformers, able to create original music, use technology both inperformance, recording and composition and who have a highlydeveloped understanding of the music business. Year threeincludes focused work in subjects chosen by students from arange of options so that specialised skills and interests can bedeveloped which are relevant to career aspirations.

Course content

Modules include:

Year one

Musical Skills and Development • Introduction to Song Writing •Contextual Studies in Popular Music • Recording and DigitalProduction • Earning a Living in Music • Case Studies in PopularMusic

Year two

Musical Skills and Development 2 • Contemporary Song Writingand Arranging • The Self-Employed Musician • Musician • Rock,Pop and Related Genres • Music for Media • Demo Production •Composition and Arranging • Advanced Creative Production •Improvisation Workshop • Instrumental and Vocal Teaching •Digital Processing in Composition

Year three

Musical Skills and Development Three • Entering Employment •Research Project • Performance Studies • Solo PerformanceProject • Music in the Classroom • Music Education Placement •Digital Processing in Live Performance • Arts Planning • MusicManagement and Promotion • Independent Recording Project •Library Music Portfolio • Music Teaching in Private Practice •Workshops in Music


Graduates can develop self employment opportunities or gainemployment in relation to a wide range of professional activitiesincluding performance, song writing/composition,recording/music technology, music business and teaching. Theprogramme also provides the opportunity to progress topostgraduate study at MA level and higher, or to a PostgraduateCertificate in Education (PGCE) courses for entry into theteaching profession.

An exciting programme of study over three years for the contemporary rock/pop musician seeking a career inthe music industry. Areas of study include Performance, Song Writing/Composition, Music Technology andMusic Business.

BA (Hons) in Popular Music

An experience that will stay with me throughout

life in a very positive way! I had a great time

and learnt so much.




Course Code ZH3BATTF01 (part-time)


Entry Requirements

Normal entry will require a minimum of160 UCAS points achieved through A Levels or BTEC Extended Diploma. All applicants will be interviewed.Applicants will be required to demonstrateprior experience in at least one aspect ofTechnical Theatre by providing a portfolioat interview.

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The course is designed for students who have a strongcommitment to technical theatre as an art and craft and wish topursue their passion through to employment within the creativeindustries where there is a strong demand for technically trainedgraduates.

Course description

The first year provides a broad introduction to the areas oftechnical theatre including lighting, sound, stage managementand scenic construction. These will be studied within the contextof the nature of theatre and the role of technicians and stagemanagers within theatrical performance. Throughout the year,students will support and assist with the public performancesmounted within the Centre for Music and Performing Arts. Thereare a range of performances including; dance, musical theatre,acting and music.

The second year builds on these foundations by developing skillsin lighting and sound design and introduces new skills incomputer aided design and scenic design. Students will work inproduction capacities across a range of events includingconcerts, plays and musicals. They will work within theeducation, arts centre and theatre fields including placementswith local arts organisations as well as supporting in-houseCollege productions. In the third year, students will manage theproduction process from original concept through to the get-out for an in-house production as well as experiment with theuse of multimedia technology in theatre and screenperformance. The year will also include a placement in aprofessional theatre, designed to consolidate all the knowledgegained throughout the course. The culmination of the year is theSpecialist Technical Theatre Practice module where students willhave to opportunity to work on a large scale project in a chosenrole, where they have the opportunity to demonstrate all of theirdesign and management skills.

Course content

Modules include:

Year one

Introduction to Technical Theatre Processes • Lighting Installationand Operation 1 • Sound Design and Operation • StageManagement Processes • Industrial Placement 1 – InvestigativeProject • Scenic Construction and Painting • Technical/ScaleDrawing • Costume and Props Maintenance

Year two

Lighting Design 2 • Sound Installation and Operation • IndustrialPlacement 2 • Technical Theatre Practice • Scenic Design • Micro-Business Management • Computer Aided Design

Year Three

Production Management • Theatre Perspectives • Major Project •New Media for Theatre • Career Development • SpecialistTechnical Theatre Practice


Students from BA(Hons) move into the industry in manydifferent job roles. Some stay with theatre and others movetowards music entertainment. Recent graduates have foundpositions in educational institutions as technicians, full-time workas technicians in theatre and also working freelance as multi-skilled technicians and designers across the technical theatrespectrum.

A practical course which introduces students to a wide range of backstage crafts and career options throughworking with a extensive array of performances from dance to classical music, and musical theatre to rock bands.

BA (Hons) in Technical Theatre

The course is very flexible and offers a wide

range of experiences and activities across the

industry.

Validated by




Duration 1½-2 years full-time3 years part-time

Course Code ZH3MAMUF01 (full-time)ZH3MAMUP01 (part-time)

Applications Direct to ColchesterInstitute

Entry Requirements

Normally a first or upper second classHonours Degree in Music. All offers subjectto successful interview and audition.

Validated by


This course will suit recent music graduates as well as thosealready working in the music industry. It provides a broadacademic framework for study at this level and beyond, and theability to specialise in an area which is relevant to the individual.Four specialist subject areas reflect the nature of employmentwithin the profession; performance, composition, musicmanagement and education (both mainstream music educationand instrumental/vocal tuition in private practice).

Course description

The MA in Music can be seen as a ‘taught’ programme whichachieves a balance between research and practical elementswithin a particular area of focus (performance, composition,music management or education). Its modular structure allowsboth full and part-time study. Relatively small postgraduatenumbers facilitate a high level of student support and thepotential for students to develop their individual researchinterests.

Course content

In each specialist subject area, the course culminates in a final60-credit module which is based on practice. This module will beundertaken independently by students with tutorial supervisionand seminars to share work in practice.

This programme is designed to equip students with the meansto work within the profession as well as the potential to enrol fordoctoral study.

All students take Research Techniques and IndependentResearch, plus pathway modules:

Modules by pathway:

Performance: Postgraduate Performance 1 and 2 • PostgraduatePerformance Project

Composition: Postgraduate Composition and Analysis •Postgraduate Applied Composition, Composition Portfolio

Music Management: Arts and Policy • Independent Business andSelf-Employment • Music Business Placement

Education: Musical Pedagogy • Music Curriculum Design • Musicin Professional Practice


Graduates of the programme have careers in the music industryas professional performers, composers, teachers and collegelecturers.

A postgraduate course designed to enhance the professional skills of current music practitioners, whetherrecent graduates or working professionals.

MA Music

The MA in Music programme at Colchester

Institute allows students to ‘‘tailor-make’’ a

programme of study which reflects their

specialist interests.


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