live performances at Celtic Connections and Belladrum Tartan Heart festival

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1 Our music courses have been designed by industry experts and our students have the opportunity to work with professional musicians, recording artists and composers, preparing them for a dynamic career in the music industry of the future. With access to state-of-the-art equipment and recording studios, the university gives students a view of the music industry as a whole and has a strong commitment to creating opportunities to get involved in fantastic activities during their studies including: live performances at Celtic Connections and Belladrum Tartan Heart festival Working backstage in artist liaison, site production and press roles at Belladrum Tartan Heart festival The teaching team have strong links with current employers in the creative sector within the UK and further afield, enhancing the educational experience, and providing a valuable insight into the contemporary music industries. Students also benefit from a guest speakers programme that has previously included Universal Music; Columbia Records; BBC Radio One; Frightened Rabbit; Idlewild; Andy Dunlop - Twin Atlantic s tour manager; and Keith Harris - Stevie Wonder s manager. Music

2 Popular Music BA (Hons) Created by professional musicians, the BA (Hons) Popular Music helps students to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence required by employers, and for selfemployment, in the music industry. Graduates are able to enter areas of employment such as performing; composing; song-writing; instrumental teaching; music production; and enter academic teaching and research through future postgraduate study. Learning from staff who are professional performers, composers and academics, students are encouraged to thoroughly develop both their creative talents and their critical thinking in a positive, stimulating learning environment. Students also benefit from excellent facilities, including music production workstations (Pro-Tools); band rehearsal rooms; a professional performance theatre; and have access to three acoustically designed Eastlake state-ofthe-art recording studios. Year 1: HNC Music Full-time and part-time Year 1 (HNC): Highers: C A levels: D Applicants are required to undertake an audition and interview; instrument or vocal ability should be equivalent to Associated Board grade 4/5. W310 The degree is led by and builds on the popular HNC Music in the first year. The HNC is also available at Lews Castle College UHI (Benbecula campus), North Highland College UHI (Alness campus), Shetland College UHI and West Highland College UHI. Gaelic and Traditional Music BA (Hons) The BA (Hons) Gaelic and Traditional Music is the only Gaelic medium degree that allows students to study the music, history and traditions of the Gàidhealtachd within the broader contexts of the Gaelic and Related Studies Scheme. With oneto-one tuition in their main performance study, topics covered in the degree include singing; music theory; composing; and arranging. Students also learn from leading musicians and academic specialists developing a range of practical skills for solo and group performance. In Honours year students have the opportunity to spend a semester in Ireland or Canada. Year 1: CertHE Full-time and Part-time Highers: CCC, preferably including Gàidhlig or Gaelic A levels: CC Plus two National 5s at C or above, or their equivalents. Applicants will attend a music audition plus an interview to assess their spoken language ability. Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI QW53

3 Music Business BA (Hons) This dynamic Honours degree provides students with the experience and knowledge to gain a career in the music business. Students benefit from real opportunities, experienced and dedicated staff and strong industry links. Studying at one of the best equipped facilities in Scotland they are prepared for working in various sectors of the music industry. Alongside their studies students have the opportunity to gain experience working in event or festival management; music conference management; digital marketing; with record labels; and arts organisations. Our students are regularly offered placements and employment opportunities throughout the course and benefit from a guest speakers programme. The degree builds on the employer-recognised HNC which gives students a good grounding for degree level study. Audio Engineering BSc (Hons) Designed by industry professionals, this skills-led Honours degree aims to help graduates progress to the forefront of the sector and have sustainable and rewarding careers. Students have access to state-of-theart equipment and recording studios where they can collaborate with music students. This gives a realistic industry environment, in which to learn technical skills. As well as academic coursework, students take part in practical projects such as recording and producing student bands; creating adverts for local radio stations; and working in professional theatres or live venues. Our lecturers are experienced, research-active professionals. The course is also industry accredited by Joint Audio Media Education Support (JAMES) representing the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS), the Music Producers Guild (MPG), UK Screen and associate industry bodies. This provides assurance to students and employers of its potential and value. The degree is led by and builds on the popular HNC Sound Production in the first year. The HNC is also available at Argyll College UHI, North Highland College UHI (Alness campus) and Perth College UHI. Year 1: HNC Music Business Full-time Year 1 (HNC): Highers: C A levels: D Applicants are required to undertake an interview to assess their passion for the music industry. W3N1 Year 1: HNC Sound Production Year 3: BSc Year 4: BSc (Hons) Full-time and part-time Year 1 (HNC): Highers: C A levels: D H642

4 Applied Music BA (Hons) The BA (Hons) Applied Music is an innovative degree allowing students to study a diverse range of music from traditional, classical and Celtic to pop, jazz and rock. Students have the opportunity to focus on the application of music in a variety of professional contexts, with support from their tutors who are experienced, professional musicians. Residential placements give students the opportunity to get together to perform and meet potential contacts in the industry. Year 1: CertHE Full-time and part-time Highers: ABB A levels: BB Must include English. Grade 7 Associated Board or Trinity College, or equivalent on the first instrument (including grade 5 music theory or equivalent). An audtion is also required to assess technical ability. Argyll College UHI Inverness College UHI Lews Castle College UHI Moray College UHI North Highland College UHI Orkney College UHI Shetland College UHI West Highland College UHI W301 R Iain Miller graduated in 2013 from the BSc (Hons) Audio Engineering with a first-class Honours degree. He has worked with some internationally renowned composers in studios across Europe, and with an audio engineer on a number of major films and games. Talking about the research he undertook on the course: The research I undertook for one of my course papers led to me working at Abbey Road Studios, AIR Lyndhurst and Slovensk Rozhlas in Bratislava, alongside people at the top of their professions.

5 Profiles Jamie MacDonald is currently studying the BA (Hons) Applied Music at Lews Castle College UHI, Benbecula campus. He explains: A unique aspect of the course are the residential placements which are held in different locations throughout Scotland and so far I ve been to Shetland, Inverness, Glasgow, Benbecula and Fort William. Following a successful student placement, which provided a solid training period, we were able to move forward and employ Oliva Jack, BA (Hons) Music Business graduate, part time. From day one of the placement, Olivia was keen to work and had obviously been prepared well by the University of the Highlands and Islands for the real world of work environment of live music promotion and production. Regionally, the university is in an ideal position to provide skills training to people wanting a career in music, taking them from the dream to reality in order to prepare them for albeit an exciting and glamorous but hard working industry. We were able to create, in collaboration with the university, a placement programme that exposed Olivia to a variety of aspects of the business providing valuable real world experience to back up the readiness provided by the university in the classroom. Peter MacCalman, PM Music,

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