Foundation Degree Arts – Musical Instruments

Entry requirements

• UCAS tariff points: 120 - Completion of level 3 qualifications, for example: A-Levels, BTEC or Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
• Applicants can be considered if they can provide evidence of prior learning and provide a digital portfolio.
• E portfolio of work related to application (optional at point of application. A portfolio will be requested if shortlisted for an interview) The portfolio should evidence commitment to the discipline. It could include sketchbooks, technical and material exploration, design work, project development from start to finish, detailed images of finished work. Where possible, applicants are encouraged to include a video of working on a practical exercise as part of the portfolio, of which the College can provide guidance if required (see below). If applicants cannot provide a portfolio, the College will provide a practical exercise that can be done remotely to asses mental agility and dexterity and suitability for this skills based programme.
• International students must provide evidence of English language ability to Level B2 (IELTS 6.0), as well as equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

If your goal is to set up an instrument-making workshop or to work in the trade, Foundation Degree Arts – Musical Instruments is internationally respected for the high-level craftsmanship students attain. It encompasses the whole field of stringed musical instrument making. Enabling students to transfer their skills to making any stringed musical instrument, including guitar and violin. Through learning and assessing the historical approach to constructing a range of violins, violas, guitars, cellos, double basses, and viola da gambas, students are equipped with a broad knowledge and ability to make a wide range of stringed musical instruments.

On successful completion of this course, graduates can advance into the workplace or set up as freelance musical instrument makers. If however, you wish to progress further in higher education, you are able to undertake an additional year to achieve a BA (Hons) Craft Practices, and potentially to progress on to our MFA Crafts Practices, which has a musical instrument pathway.

Fees and funding

Scholarships and Bursaries are also available based on individual need.