Course Outline
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Upon completion of the course participants will have benefited from recognised national accreditation in a number of compulsory core modules: This module is designed to give the learner an appreciation and knowledge of music notation and vocabulary. It caters for the needs of the complete beginner to the highly advanced. The primary objective of this module is to develop the participants piano / keyboard skills whilst also further developing the ability to actively read sheet music. Keyboard skills are invaluable in areas such as composing, music technology and teaching music. The learner can specialise in classical, jazz or Irish traditional. This module is designed to give the learner an appreciation and understanding of vocal music and performance in both theory and practice. It covers breathing, tone production, projection and many other skills
fundamental
to singing. The module is accommodating to both accomplished and aspiring singers and focuses on the elements of both solo singing and harmony for backing vocals. This module has been designed to the highest standards and endeavors to give the learner an appreciation and understanding of rhythm & percussion, both in theory and practice. Rhythm & percussion are elementary to any study of music and as such this module caters for those who wish to broaden both their musical appreciation and skills This module is designed to offer a practical introduction to sound engineering and production, meeting the needs of a range of learners following media and performing arts courses. The module combines practical training and experience with theoretical appreciation. It meets a wide range of vocational needs through emphasis on responsibility, good work practices, creativity, effective, communication and co-operation. Communications skills are highly valued in the workplace and are vital to assist personal and group development. This module extends beyond vocational needs and has developed over the years to the specific requirements of the participants using the medium of music. Work experience is a planned experiential learning activity and is an integral part of an educational process. It involves learners preparing and planning for work, working under direction in a specific area while also reviewing and evaluating that work. The experience of work enables learners to develop practical work skills, evaluate employment opportunities and cope with changing work environments.
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The Access Music Project is a one year work programme that commences each September. It runs from Monday to Friday, 10am - 2pm and is located at St. Patrick's Bandhall, Frenchville Lane, Galway. (Beside the train station). 