Vocal artist
Level 3
This course focuses on getting you ready for your career, and also developing the necessary skills to be a freelancer.
Level 3
This course focuses on getting you ready for your career, and also developing the necessary skills to be a freelancer.
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English
Two years
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma
This course provides you with a solid foundation in the latest music technology, and prepares you for your future in the industry.
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English
Two years
RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma
This course enables you to build your vocal and performance skills, confidence and experience, and helps establish your artistic identity whilst developing your music career. Our well-resourced facilities are designed to help you develop in a range of practical and technical areas, giving you a learning experience that prepares you for industry, university, and beyond.
On the Vocal Artist course, you will have access to our rehearsal spaces and equipment, including microphones and PA systems. You will also have access to technical spaces such as studios and tech suites, which can be used to compose, practise, record and film your music. You will be expected to practise your vocal technique and engage with the various performance opportunities throughout the year to put your skills and knowledge to the test and develop your confidence, delivery and experience. A bespoke self-directed programme coaches you to become a more confident and controlled vocalist and songwriter. You are aiming to become a working creative whilst with us, so use your time, facilities and resources well!
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Prior to your studies commencing, you will be advised how and where to purchase essential vocal artist materials such as memory sticks, high-quality headphones, and a microphone.
In college you will have access to:
High-spec classroom/tech room spaces:
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to:
The college also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress
This course enables you to build your vocal and performance skills, confidence and experience, and helps establish your artistic identity whilst developing your music career. Our well-resourced facilities are designed to help you develop in a range of practical and technical areas, giving you a learning experience that prepares you for industry, university, and beyond.
On the Vocal Artist course, you will have access to our rehearsal spaces and equipment, including microphones and PA systems. You will also have access to technical spaces such as studios and tech suites, which can be used to compose, practise, record and film your music. You will be expected to practise your vocal technique and engage with the various performance opportunities throughout the year to put your skills and knowledge to the test and develop your confidence, delivery and experience. A bespoke self-directed programme coaches you to become a more confident and controlled vocalist and songwriter. You are aiming to become a working creative whilst with us, so use your time, facilities and resources well!
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Prior to your studies commencing, you will be advised how and where to purchase essential vocal artist materials such as memory sticks, high-quality headphones, and a microphone.
In college you will have access to:
High-spec classroom/tech room spaces:
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to:
The college also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.
Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Produce and release your own music independently or with a label and make your money from streams, live shows and sync licensing.
Perform in bands, choirs, or as a solo act, the work could include functions such as weddings, events and ticketed gigs.
Record vocals for studio projects, working with other artists and producers or for TV, film and adverts.
Teach private lessons at home or in schools, working with vocal students across the country or the globe as a freelancer.
Write songs or melodies and lyrics for others, sometimes known as toplining - you will be the one who creates the memorable melodies and lyrics to others’ musical works.
Lead amateur and professional choirs within the community across the country, leading rehearsals, designing performances and leading performances as the conductor.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Produce and release your own music independently or with a label and make your money from streams, live shows and sync licensing.
Perform in bands, choirs, or as a solo act, the work could include functions such as weddings, events and ticketed gigs.
Record vocals for studio projects, working with other artists and producers or for TV, film and adverts.
Teach private lessons at home or in schools, working with vocal students across the country or the globe as a freelancer.
Write songs or melodies and lyrics for others, sometimes known as toplining - you will be the one that creates the memorable melodies and lyrics to other’s musical works.
Lead amateur and professional choirs within the community across the country, leading rehearsals, designing performances and leading performances as the conductor.
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English.
You will benefit from a balanced programme of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces, contextual studies in classrooms, independent study which you can undertake in college or at home, and enrichment activities which enhance your college experience – things such as trips, visits, guest speakers and events. In most courses, you will share some lessons with peers from different pathways, allowing you to rub shoulders and collaborate!
Throughout both years of the course, weekly in-person lessons cover a range of topics in music and vocal artistry. In addition, in Year 1:
And in Year 2:
Across each year, you will receive at least three one-to-one reviews, and a formal learner report will be accessible to your parents/carer via the portal.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and grade all of your coursework. Each year is made up of carefully scheduled projects, which can involve both individual and group work and are a balance of practical work, like performances, lyrics writing, compositions, and music videos, alongside written/visual reports and presentations.
We work with you to build your skills; however, we have some recommendations for you prior to commencing your journey on the course:
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme of external performances and opportunities. There will be a performance series throughout the year, giving you plenty of choice when it comes to getting on stage. We also have excellent links with festivals around the country.
We also provide opportunities for guest speakers and external projects to widen your industry knowledge and experience.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass |
48 |
EEE |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English.
You will benefit from a balanced programme of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces, contextual studies in classrooms, independent study which you can undertake in college or at home, and enrichment activities which enhance your college experience – things such as trips, visits, guest speakers and events. In most courses, you will share some lessons with peers from different pathways, allowing you to rub shoulders and collaborate!
Throughout both years of the course, weekly in-person lessons cover a range of topics in music and vocal artistry. In addition, in Year 1:
And in Year 2:
Across each year, you will receive at least three one-to-one reviews, and a formal learner report will be accessible to your parents/carer via the portal.
This internally assessed course is delivered and evaluated by teachers through planned projects. These combine practical tasks, like performances, lyrics writing, compositions, and music videos, as well as written reports, and presentations.
We work with you to build your skills; however, we have some recommendations for you prior to commencing your journey on the course:
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme of external performances and opportunities. There will be a performance series throughout the year, giving you plenty of choice when it comes to getting on stage. We also have excellent links with festivals around the country.
We also provide opportunities for guest speakers and external projects to widen your industry knowledge and experience.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass |
48 |
EEE |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
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