Irish Traditional Music Performance & Traineeship in Instrument Making Repair & Maintenance - Traineeship
2-year traditional music performance course for musicians and singers with instrumental-making option. Students compose, record and produce their own CD.
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level | |
| Award Name | BTEC Higher National Certificate at UK Level 4 |
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Pearson |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| BTEC Higher National Diploma at UK Level 5 | Pearson | ||
| BTEC Higher National Certificate at UK Level 4 | Pearson |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Standard minimum entry requirements for all courses in BCFE:
• Minimum statutory school leaving age (16+)
• CERFL proficiency at B2 for access to Level 5 and Level 6 courses for those whose first language is not English.
• Additional requirements may apply to non-EU/EA Applicants and may be subject to full international fees. Please refer to Information for international students.
• A PPS number is required for registration. Please refer to How to get a Personal Public Service (PPS) Number.
• The academic entry requirements may be waived for mature applicants (21+)
Minimum entry requirements for all level 6 courses
• QQI Level 5 award in a relevant or equivalent
• Leaving Certificate/LCVP with a minimum of two O1/H5 and three O6/H7 grades or equivalent.
What Do You Need To Apply?
In addition to the Entry Requirements, for this course applicants will also be required to complete an audition.
Year 1 Higher National Certificate
• Suitable BCFE QQI Level 5 awards, with a merit profile, that satisfy the entry requirements are:
o Music Performance (PMCp)
o Sound Production (PMCe)
Year 2 Higher National Diploma
• Students who have successfully completed year 1 and have achieved a Higher National Certificate in Music (General), can progress automatically to year 2.
• Applicants with an equivalent Higher National Certificate and subject to module compatibility may also apply directly to Year 2, Higher National Diploma in Music (Artist Development).
Careers / Further progression
Progression Opportunities
• Graduates who achieve a Merit/Distinction may apply for entry to the BA (Hons) in Media Production Management programme in BCFE.
• Graduates of this course may also apply through the CAO and/ or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities, where graduates may gain exemption of one or two years from music degree courses in Ireland, (applicants should confirm linked awards and eligibility requirements with the relevant Higher Education Institution).
• Graduates may also gain exemption of one or two years from other Music degree courses in the UK.
Career Opportunities
• The course offers significant career opportunities for Our graduates are working successfully in areas such as performance, music production, music management, arts administration, festival programming, teaching, field recording and sound engineering.
• Our instrument makers have the opportunity to supply instruments to the industry either through direct sales or through organisations such as Na Píobairí Uilleann.
Further information
Commencing September 2024.
Applications and Admissions Process 2024/25:
All applications to Ballyfermot Campus will be accepted after the 6th November 2023 and the closing date for receipt of applications directly to Ballyfermot Campus is the 27th of September 2024. Applications received after this date will be processed as late applications in accordance with the Admissions Policy of Ballyfermot Campus.
Apply Online (see "Application Weblink").
For further details on admissions:
Tel: (01) 6269421
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie
Why Choose Irish Traditional Music?
Students can complete either:
1. Stream 1: HND in Traditional Irish Music, or
2. Stream 2: HND Traineeship in Traditional Irish Music
Stream 1 Irish Traditional Music Performance
This programme is suitable for all traditional musicians and singers who wish to develop their practical skills and musicianship. The course places an emphasis on performance, developing musical skills, musical instrument making and music technology, deepening your understanding of Irish traditional music. In second year, you have the opportunity to record, engineer and produce their own CD, using college facilities.
Stream 2 Traineeship In Instrument Making, Repair And Maintenance
The programme, in conjunction with Na Piobairí Uilleann, also offers a traineeship in musical instrument making for students who wish to develop their skills in this area. Instruments being made include the harp, mandolin/ mandola, the uilleann pipes, whistle and flute. Those students completing the traineeship will be facilitated in completing 14 weeks relevant work placement.
Award Year 1: Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Music (General)
Award Year 2: Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Music (Artist Development)
* The Higher National Diploma is recognised by the QQI as being comparable to the Higher Certificate at NFQ Level 6.
Course Features
• Expert tuition in all aspects of Irish Traditional Music and music performance
• Workshops and guest lectures from leading exponents of the tradition.
• Performance opportunities
• Musical Instrument Making
• Access to on campus recording studios
• Strong links to the music industry
• CD Production
What Will You Study?
Year 1
• Music Industry
• Professional Development
• The Evolution of the Instrument
• Applied Music Theory
• Performance
• Instrumental Technique
• Marketing and Promotion for Musicians Recording Technology (Performance Strand) OR
• Mechanical Workshop Practices (Instrument Making Strand)
End of Year 1 Certification Higher National Certificate in Music (General).
Year 2
• Creative Research Project
• Creative Portfolio
• Developing as an Artist
• Advanced Performance Skills
• Live Arrangement Skills
• Regional Styles in Irish Traditional Music
• Advanced Music Production (Performance Strand) OR
• Work-based Learning (Instrument Making strand)
End of Year 2 Certification Higher National Diploma in Music (Artist Development).
Ballyfermot College of Further Education,
Ballyfermot Road,
Ballyfermot,
Dublin 10
Phone: +353-1-6298500
Email: info@bcfe.cdetb.ie