The Foundation Programme is designed for students who want to begin their creative industries journey but need additional time, skills or qualifications before progressing to degree-level study.
Course subject: Music
Foundation
Music
Music Performer
ACM’s Level 3 course in Music Performance is designed to give its students a focused learning experience, providing the skills and knowledge necessary for continuing study at Higher Education level or building a career as a Musician. Students can choose from Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboards and Vocals disciplines and are given access to a host of lectures, tutorials, workshops and masterclasses led by the same world-class music industry professionals that teach on our Higher Education programme offerings.
Sound Engineering & Audio Technology
ACM, in collaboration with Metropolis Studios, offers a pioneering Sound Recording and Engineering degree course. Combining Metropolis’s award-winning expertise with ACM’s 25 years of teaching, students learn to capture, manipulate, and enhance sound. Study in world-class facilities, mastering recording, mixing, mastering, Atmos techniques, studio design, and professional session preparation.
Music Production – Creative Musician
ACM’s Level 3 course in Music Production is designed to give its students a focused learning experience, providing the skills and knowledge necessary for continuing study at a higher education level or building a career as a Music Producer. Students are given access to a host of world-class Music Production facilities.
Music Production – Sound Technician
ACM’s Level 3 course in Music Production is designed to give its students a focused learning experience, providing the skills and knowledge necessary for continuing study at a higher education level or building a career as a Music Producer. Students are given access to a host of world-class Music Production facilities.
Songwriting – Creative Musician
ACM’s Level 3 Songwriting – Creative Musician Course is designed for musicians who want to develop the skills and knowledge needed to develop careers as artists, producers and musical innovators of the future. Songcraft, electronic music production and creative concepts are embedded into hands-on practical workshops and classes throughout the course, with industry projects putting it all into context.
Music Business
ACM’s Music Business degree is designed for aspiring music industry professionals looking to develop the knowledge, skills and experience needed to build a career across the modern music business.
You’ll explore areas including artist management, music marketing, label and publishing operations, live music, events, entrepreneurship and the digital landscape. Through practical, industry-focused learning, you’ll develop the ability to identify opportunities, develop creative talent and navigate the rapidly changing music industry.
You’ll work alongside musicians, producers and other creative students, giving you first-hand experience of the collaborative relationships that underpin the industry. With access to industry professionals, networking, masterclasses and live projects, you’ll graduate prepared to pursue a wide range of careers across the music business.
Creative Industries Futures
The Postgraduate Course in Creative Industries Futures is designed for emerging and established creatives who want to advance their practice, deepen their expertise and expand their professional possibilities. This flexible postgraduate programme allows you to shape your learning around your interests — whether you’re a producer, entrepreneur, performer, technologist, educator or creative leader.
Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Industries Futures
The ACM Postgraduate Certificate in Creative Industries Futures is a ground-breaking course that allows you to gain academic credits for your industry and professional experiences. It enables industry professionals, graduates, academics and creatives to construct a space for knowledge exchange that spans the boundaries of academic, professional, cultural, socio-economic, ethical, and pedagogical practices.