Vocal Artist

Level 3

This course focuses on getting you ready for your career, and also developing the necessary skills to be a freelancer.

Entry Requirements

4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English

Length

Two Years

Qualification

RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma

A person performing on stage

Be introduced to the ideas of independent thought and individual expression.

Cover an extensive curriculum that develops and hones your skills as a creative artist. 

Develop your vocal artist skills through group or solo projects. 

Learn to perform confidently in live scenarios to develop as an artist. 

Dive into the inner workings of the music industry and learn how to gain a foothold in the market.

Apply the skills you’ve learned to scenarios such as recording, working as a session musician, and performing on camera.

Establish a unique portfolio including recorded original material and collaborations.

Refine your online presence and promotional material. 

Develop your understanding of the expectations and rigour of university study.

Mix and master music by other musicians and artists, as well as your own. 

Work with performers to develop studio engineering and recording techniques.

Hone your academic skills, including research techniques and critical thinking, to get you ready for university.

Modules

A group of people talking in a panel

A person writing lyrics on a notepad

An empty venue rows of chairs and a group of people talking in the foreground

A male singing

A female working at a computer with a MIDI keyboard

A female singing

A male wearing over-ear headphones, working at DJ decks

A person working at a music mixing desk

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English

MATHS AND ENGLISH

We offer a variety of ME courses at different levels of ability from starter levels all the way up to GCSE, that are tailored to suit your needs and progression route. to find out if you qualify for Maths and English, learn more here.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

Move onto our Level 4 in Artist Development, a creative degree or into industry. Finishing both years of this course can generate up to 168 UCAS points, or the equivalent of three A* grades at A Level. Careers you can aim for include Session Musician, Recording and Performance Artist, Songwriter and Backing Vocalist.

Fees and Funding

MANCHESTER 16–18*

FREE

MANCHESTER 19+*

£0 – £4,670

ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 16–18*

FREE

ALL OTHER CAMPUSES 19+

£0 – £4,670

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