BA Music And Film
Entry requirements
For all Music courses: the ability to read staff notation is required. Points from grade examinations are taken into consideration where appropriate, but are not normally included in the offer. Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.: A Levels: including grade B Music (in lieu of Music A-level we will also consider other A-level subjects in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications in Music, or merit in the ABRSM/Trinity/LCM/Rockschool Grade 5 Theory/Grade 7 Practical; or IB Higher in Music.). General Studies and Key Skills not normally accepted. BTEC National Extended Diploma in Music: DMM - DDM (including a unit demonstrating the ability to read staff notation - or see**) Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma**: DMM - DDM City & Guilds Advanced Technical Extended Diploma (1080)**: considered on a case-by-case basis International Baccalaureate Diploma: including grade H5 in Music** Access**: pass required Welsh Baccalaureate**: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications T Levels**: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent.
About this course
BA (Hons) in Film Studies and Music, covering both screen-based and musical arts. Core topics include Research Methods, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. The course features modules in scriptwriting, screenwriting, film theory, composition, and performance, with links to the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and professional screening facilities at Pontio.
Modules
- Adventures in the Creative Arts
- Creative Practice
- Visual Cultures
- Scriptwriting for TV
- Introduction to Screenwriting
- Production Toolkit
- Cist Cynhyrchu
- Music Since 1850
- Studio Composition I
- Cyfansoddi I
- Composition I
- Introduction to Harmony and Counterpoint
- Melody and Harmony
- Year 1 Solo Performance
- Solo Performance
- Film Theory
- Stanley Kubrick: Auteur
- Journalism and Risk Society
- Short Film Production
- Research and Methods
- Contemporary Theatre Practice
- Directing
- Directing and Dramaturgy
- Screenwriting for the Industry
- Factual Production
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Orchestration Today
- Understanding Popular Music
- Ensembles and Groups A
- Community Arts Placement
- Genres and Composers A
- Notation and Editing
- Solo Performance
- Composition II
- Interactive Sound and Music
- Arts Project
- Notation and Editing
- Music Teaching in Context
- Ensembles and Groups B
- Acousmatic Composition
- The Craft of Songwriting
- Genres and Composers C
- Ystafell Awduron (Sgriptio Teledu)
- Writers' Room (Screenwriting)
- Theatre and Performance: Self
- Professional Practice
- The Small Screen
- Advanced Film History: America
- Gender, Sexuality, Race, Class
- Digital Journalism and Society
- Genre Filmmaking: Screams and Screens