DipHE Music and Sound - AMSonline Foundation degree at West London

This module requires you to create a suitable recording environment (with consideration given to the resources available to you) and to create optimum sound recordings within this space. Where limitations apply, you are expected to show innovation and creativity to overcome obstacles. You will also ensure the recording space is aesthetically pleasing and comfortable for performers, with consideration given to how the space would look if used for content on social media.

This is the first of two modules which involves the analysis and re-creation of some of the most important popular music genres from the second half of the 20th Century. Popular Music Styles-1 focuses on the musical origins of blues & gospel music and its development into various pop & rock styles throughout the 1960-1990's.

Performance Studies is designed to be a continuous, cohesive and progressive element throughout the two years of the course, equipping you to fulfil the learning outcomes for the module and gain maximum benefit from your studies. The high standard you will be expected to achieve on your chosen first study instrument throughout the year will enable you to fulfil your potential as a performer.

This module focuses on the way brands have impacted the music industry and how they can be used to increase awareness via a social media campaign. You will conduct a case study before running your own social media campaign based on your findings, presenting the results and evaluating your success.

This module involves putting film to music (as opposed to putting music to film). It is intended to provide a practical foundation and aims to provide you with the basic concepts and fundamental disciplines necessary in music video production. You will be required to produce video content and demonstrate that you can combine creativity and applied technology, working either individually or as a member of a production team.

Performance Studies is designed to be a continuous, cohesive and progressive element throughout the two years of the course, equipping you to fulfil the learning outcomes for the module and gain maximum benefit from your studies. The high standard you will be expected to achieve on your chosen first study instrument throughout the year will enable you to fulfil your potential as a performer.

In this module, you will be required to create your own sample pack. When you create your own samples, you have complete control over the recording process, sound design, and manipulation. This level of control enables you to capture the exact sound or texture you envision for your music. You can experiment with different recording techniques, instruments, environments and processing methods to achieve your desired sonic characteristics.

This module gives you the opportunity to conduct a deep dive into an area of study which interests you, and then record a podcast episode about it. You will pitch your concept to your mentor, then create a real-life application as if applying to a podcasting platform (Audible, Spotify etc.). You will also create 1-2 minutes of social media content by using parts of your podcast episode. You are expected to utilise and develop skills learned in Music Video Production and Social Media & Artist Bra

This is the second of two modules which involves the analysis and re-creation of some of the most important popular music genres from the second half of the 20th Century. Popular Music Styles-2 focuses on the musical origins of Soul & R'n'B music and its development into various hip hop and electronic music styles up until the late 1990's.

Performance Studies is designed to be a continuous, cohesive and progressive element throughout the two years of the course, equipping you to fulfil the learning outcomes for the module and gain maximum benefit from your studies. The high standard you will be expected to achieve on your chosen first study instrument throughout the year will enable you to fulfil your potential as a performer.

This module provides you with an opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills within an area of music business that relates to your anticipated career. You are required to produce a portfolio of research, evidence and financial forecasting for a sustainable enterprise. The Level 5 Project is a great way to culminate two years of learning by putting a plan of action together to enable success in the music industry, and provides a natural route on to BA (Hons) Music & Sound.

This module provides you with an opportunity to compose music and/or design sound to a medium which requires additional knowledge and skills outside of those traditionally practised by composers (e.g. interactive music implementation, composing to brief/conceptual art, techniques for looping music, understanding game development). This is primarily a practical module, with the assignments being original compositions and/or sound design projects. However, it is crucial that students acquire an aw

Performance Studies is designed to be a continuous, cohesive and progressive element throughout the two years of the course, equipping you to fulfil the learning outcomes for the module and gain maximum benefit from your studies. The high standard you will be expected to achieve on your chosen first study instrument throughout the year will enable you to fulfil your potential as a performer.