Module: CMU6001-20 Professional Musician

Level: 6

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Christopher Blanden

Module Tutor Contact Details: c.blanden@bathspa.ac.uk 

1.Brief description and aims of module:

This is part of a new suite of modules relating to portfolio. Each one offering a distinctive pathway relating to the student’s career aspirations, reflected in the title.

Performance centres around your abilities as musicians and instrumentalists both on stage and in the studio.

This module aims to:

• Develop your instrumental skills to a professional level in a range of styles

• Build a portfolio of work applicable to a range of potential professional work

• Give you the playing experience and understanding of the level of professionalism necessary to launch a career as a professional instrumentalist.

 2.Outline syllabus:

In this module, instrumentalists and vocalists will work towards producing a multimedia portfolio showcasing their technical ability, musical intelligence and professionalism.

3.Teaching and learning activities:

Instrumental lessons, weekly tasks, rehearsal sessions and working to a planned, tailored schedule.  

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Submission of recorded session material across at least 3 styles

• % Weighting: 50%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Two live performances as part of a group project(s) in which you will be assessed on your playing ability and profession...

• % Weighting: 50%