Graduate Diploma In Professional Artist

Course details

The Graduate Diploma in Professional Artist is a programme preparing students for further studies in music with emphasis on practical training and holistic professional musicianship.

This full-time course consisting of 2 semesters is built around the student's Main Study. During the course, students have ample opportunities to accumulate valuable performing experience in ensemble work by opting for Chinese Ensemble, String Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble, or Vocal Ensemble as appropriate to their Main Study. In addition, such students will also be given opportunities to lead Ensembles whilst at the College.

Students may also be selected for the External Diploma Examinations of ABRSM/Trinity/Guildhall/LCM at levels appropriate to their performing ability. These Diplomas demand professional standards of performance and musicianship, beyond that of a final year Advanced Diploma in Music recital.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?

Students will undergo rigorous training in three big areas: Performance, Musicianship and Enrichment. These compulsory upon completion, will enable the student to enroll directly into the Bachelor Degree (Honors) programme at the University Of West London (UWL).

COURSE OUTCOME

Graduates from the course will receive a Graduate Diploma in Professional Artist conferred by SRMC, and have a performance proficiency equivalent to the London College of Music (LCM)/Trinity Guild Hall/ABRSM Associate Diploma or better in their chosen principal study, and a music theory proficiency equivalent to the London College of Music (LCM)/Trinity Guild Hall/ABRSM Diploma or better.

CAREER PROSPECTS AND ADVANCED LEARNING

GPAD graduates are well positioned to enter and pursue exciting professions and influence the development of Arts and Music industries. The following roles are just some examples of the opportunities that await you.

• Administrator for Music School
• Managing Agent for Performers
• Composer
• Conductor
• Concert Manager
• Music Arranger
• Music Director
• Performer
• Project Coordinator
• Reviewer
• Sound Engineer
• Music Teacher

In addition, GPAD graduates can opt to pursue further studies at the University Of West London, or any other institutes of higher learning around the globe.

ENTRY REQUIREMENT

• At least 19 years old
• Advanced Diploma or Foundation Degree or its international academic equivalent
• Theory - Pass Placement Test
• Practical - Pass Audition
• Have IELTS score of 5.5 or other equivalent (see below English Language Requirements)

AUDITION

All applicants for this course are required to attend an interview and audition to ascertain their proficiencies in the following areas:

All applicants to this course will be interviewed or auditioned. For the audition, the following should be prepared based on your main study instrument.

For Instrumentalists

10 - 12 minute performance consisting of two contrasting pieces, followed by sight reading tests (Sight reading test not applicable for video recorded audition)

For Singers

10 - 12 minute performance of three songs, followed by sight singing tests (Sight singing test not applicable for video recorded audition)

For Composers

Submission of a portfolio of works prior to an interview

INTERVIEW

An interview with an appointed SRMC assessor on general music knowledge and awareness.

ENGLISH REQUIREMENT

To meet the English Language requirement, any of the following qualifications are acceptable:

• The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) administered by the British Council, is the test preferred by the College. OR
• GCE 'A' Level English Language - Grade C or above
• SRMC's English Placement Test
• Other English Language Proficiency Tests (TOEFL etc) will also be considered (on a case-by-case basis)

COURSE STRUCTURE

FOR PERFORMANCE TRACK

ONE

• Performance Studies 3A
• Independent Research Project
• Advanced Orchestration and Arranging
• Writing Skills (Foundation)

TWO

• Performance Studies 3B
• Advanced Performance Project
• Music Management

FOR RECORDING TRACK

ONE

• Music Management
• Showcase Studies
• Performance Project

TWO

• Music Technology Showcase Project
• Composing For Moving Image
• Music Education Workshop (Optional)
• Experimental Sound (Optional)
• Live Sound Practice (Optional)

FOR MUSIC MANAGEMENT TRACK

ONE

• Event Design
• Project
• Strategic Management

TWO

• Blast Radio
• Festival Studies
• Conference And Exhibition Studies (Optional)
• Stage Management (Optional)

COMMENCEMENT DATE

SRMC has the right to cancel a class/an intake if the minimum number of students enrolled is less than 10 for any course per class. Students may enroll into a later intake, if any, or withdraw from course.

One week before the commencement date of studies, an induction session will be conducted. The students will be briefed by the Academic Staff on full details of the course including scheme of work, timetable, assessments and grading, assessment and exam dates and venue and many other academic matters.

EXAMINATION PERIOD

The final examination is held during the two weeks after the semester ends. The detailed assessment schedules can be found in the inpidual course syllabi.

ASSESSMENT METHOD

Continuous assessment comprises tests, quizzes, assignments, projects, presentations, participations and activities which are scheduled throughout the semester.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

The successful graduate must pass the assessment requirements for each module in order to gain modular credits based on the following schedule:

• ONE YEAR - 120 CREDITS

AWARDED BY

Graduate Diploma In Professional Artist awarded by the Singapore Raffles Music College.