Clearing the Pathway to a Degree: An Affordable Online Music Option from Point Blank
If you have ever dreamed of a job making music or playing a role in the wider music industry then it’s well worth considering the innovative online degree options offered by Point Blank Music School starting September 24th 2012.
There are several very good reasons for studying with Point Blank online:
Cutting Edge
Point Blank incorporates the most innovative learning techniques and technology in the world. They use patented technology for live online video broadcasts and personally designed video feedback on your work – DVR™. For an explanation, watch this: http://www.pointblankonline.net/about-point-blank/what-makes-us-unique.php
Cost Effective
Choosing to study for a music industry career in this way is an attractive option to those on tighter budgets as it is way cheaper than studying at other ‘normal’ universities. At £3500 per year this programme is less than half the price of the usual £9000 tuition fees you’ll find at other institutions. And that doesn’t factor in the money you will save on accommodation as you don’t have to move anywhere – you study from the comfort of your own home.
Convenient
Maybe you can’t devote your entire lifestyle to a more traditional form of education and would rather have the flexibility of online learning. Apart from attending weekly live masterclasses online, you learn when it suits you. If you can’t make the masterclass (each one lasts an hour and there are two per week) you can view the video of the class at your leisure after it has been uploaded by your tutor. Working through the videos, audio examples, downloading projects, uploading assignments etc is scheduled by yourself when it suits you.
The online approach fits modern lifestyles and budgets much more closely than many traditional study methods, particularly for mature students, yet still features formal academic learning processes and qualifications. It’s just that Point Blank delivers the learning in an engaging and practically useful way. The first two years will gain you a diploma (DipHE) which you can turn into a degree by completing the 3rd year at validating body Middlesex University, either continuing online or by choosing to study on the actual campus in London.
Learn From Industry Professionals
Point Blank’s team of industry professional instructors are all experts in their respective fields from studio production to marketing and artist/label management. The Point Blank experience provides an outstanding insight into how the music industry works today, not just teaching how things used to be back in the day. Meet the tutors: http://www.pointblankonline.net/about-point-blank/tutors.php
Plug Yourself In
The school has close working relationships with key record labels and offers an unrivalled network of contacts for its student community. Regular VIP guests offer masterclasses which are streamed online and also house a live audience at Point Blank’s state-of-the-art studios in Hoxton, East London. Former guests include Basement Jaxx, Radio 1’s Annie Mac, legendary DJ Carl Cox and hip hop sensation Wretch 32.
Get Ready To Work
Students gain qualifications in transferable skills that they can put to immediate use in the real world when it comes to looking for employment in the rapidly evolving world of music. Point Blank have a first class track record of providing support via initiatives like an in-house record label, regular live event promotions and providing further training in specific areas of interest. This high level skills training is ideal for anyone who is looking to focus their professional sights on the music industry starting this autumn.
Watch These Videos
These videos explain more about how the courses work, including Point Blank’s exclusive DVR system where students enjoy regular live feedback on their work from both tutors and others on the course.
Study to Degree Level with Point Blank http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7B5yR8cRo-s
How Point Blank Online Courses work http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PduAkmZ1zZ4
The CertHE and DipHE online music courses can be combined with these full Honours qualifications at Middlesex University:
BMus (Hons) Popular Music http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/dance_music_theatre_arts/popular_music_bmus.aspx
BA (Hons) Music and Arts Management
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/dance_music_theatre_arts/music_management_ba.aspx
BA (Hons) Professional Practice
Want To Know More?
The course starts on Sept 24th 2012 and places are strictly limited. If this sounds like something for you, contact Point Blank right now for more info and study this autumn for the music career you’ve always wanted.
Email enquiries to: david@pointblanklondon.com
Tel: +44 (0)20 7729 4884
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