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BA(Hons) Creative Songwriting EMU/DIME/DD - BA/CSW - AIF v2 updated May 2015 (HA/JH) 1 of 106 Table of contents I. Award map II. Award Information Form (AIF) A. Section 1 – General award information B. Section 2 – Entry requirements, student support and further activities C. Section 3 – Teaching, learning and assessment 1. Educational aims 2. Learning outcomes 3. Teaching strategy 4. Assessment strategy 5. Curriculum structure, assessment and learning outcomes map D. Section 4 – Learning and employability 1. Skills development strategies 2. Team working 3. Improving learning and performance 4. HEAR/Progress files III. Assessment Criteria Map IV. Module Information Forms (MIF) EMU/DIME/DD - BA/CSW - AIF v3 updated October 2015 (HA/JH) 2 of 106 Award Map - BA(Hons) Creative Songwriting Stage 1 (Level 4) Semester 1 Semester 2 DIME S110 Creating Subject DIME S140 Developing Subject Matter and Lyrics (20 credits) Matter and Lyrics (20 credits) DIME S120 Songwriting DIME S150 Chart Writing Methodology (20 credits) (20 credits) DIME 015 The Domestic Music DIME 010 The International Music Industry Industry (20 credits) (20 credits) Stage 2 (Level 5) Semester 3 Semester 4 DIME S210 Arrangement Skills DIME S240 Writing For Artists (20 credits) (20 credits) DIME S220 Co-Writing DIME S250 Writing For Film and TV (20 credits) (20 credits) DIME 020 Principles of Record DIME S260 Writing For Games Production (20 credits) (20 credits) Stage 3 (Level 6) Semester 5 Semester 6 DIME 030 Publishing and DIME S330 Songwriting Portfolio Copyright Law (40 credits) (30 credits) DIME S320 Songwriting DIME 035 Professional Practice Workbook Portfolio (30 credits) (20 credits) EMU/DIME/DD - BA/CSW - AIF v3 updated October 2015 (HA/JH) 3 of 106 Award Information Form (AIF) The AIF provides essential information to students, staff teams and others on a particular award or a group of awards in a course and is designed to meet the University’s expectations and those of external bodies such as the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in respect of course specifications. Please refer to the Guidance notes on completing Award Information Forms before completing the details below SECTION 1 - General Award Information Qualification (award type) BA(Hons) Award Title Creative Songwriting Intermediate Qualification(s) Cert HE, Dip HE Awarding Institution Falmouth University Location of Delivery DIME Detroit Duration of Award 3 years Professional, Statutory and n/a Regulatory Body accreditation Accreditation Renewal Date n/a (Month and Year) Route Code (SITS) UCAS Course Code Subject Benchmark Statement Relevant External Music (2008) Benchmarking QAA 249 05/08 EMU/DIME/DD - BA/CSW - AIF v3 updated October 2015 (HA/JH) 4 of 106 SECTION 2 – Entry Requirements, Student Support and Further Opportunities Entry requirements Standard: Generally, admission to DIME is based on a combination of criteria: • Cumulative high school grade point averages of 2.5 or above. Applicants with cumulative grade point averages below 2.5 may be admitted after consideration of the quality of academic preparation, and submission of an APEL (see below). Grade point average is taken from the transcript at the time of application. • ACT or SAT scores are required. The average expected ACT score of DIME students is 22 or higher. The expected average SAT score for DIME students is 1059. • Official GED results are accepted in place of transcripts. A minimum composite score of 401 is required. • Number and types of college preparatory courses • Positive trend of grades • Musical training and experience. Additionally, students must meet their state graduation requirements. Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) is the formal acknowledgement (based on professional assessment) of learning acquired from previous experience, usually from experience unrelated to an academic context. Where an applicant wishes to transfer onto the course from another course, with or without advanced standing, the admissions team will undertake a review of their attainment in order to confirm that they are suitably prepared to enter the course, and that the credit they have achieved elsewhere can contribute to their qualification. The AP(E)L policy of the Falmouth University will be followed in each case. No applicant for transfer will be accepted unless the process described in the policy has been implemented. Where an applicant has worked for some time and gained relevant experience it is also possible to gain entry as a mature student according to AP(E)L. Mature students are encouraged to outline other qualities and experiential learning that might be equivalent to the formal academic requirements, and the admissions tutor will take into account all evidence for the applicant’s suitability for the course and their achievement and skills at the interview. This data is recorded on the appropriate form alongside the candidate’s academic records. Creative Songwriting APEL Assignment Critical analysis of the music of another artist (1000-1200 words) This could be a live performance, single track or a whole album. In this piece of writing, students should evidence the following: • The ability to articulate an informed critical position (i.e. not a purely subjective one) • The ability to 'locate' the music in a broader cultural context • An articulation of what the music is trying to achieve, how it goes about this and a take on its success (or lack thereof) • The ability to critically compare the music to other work Students should include at least three references or quotations from credible sources using the Harvard system. EMU/DIME/DD - BA/CSW - AIF v2 updated May 2015 (HA/JH) 5 of 106 All student APEL Assignments will be reviewed by representatives from The Detroit Institute of Music Education and Falmouth University. Non-Native English Speakers International applicants, other visa holders, permanent residents, and exchange students whose native language* is not English must provide proof of English proficiency. One of the following constitutes proof: 1. TOEFL • 550 minimum on paper-based TOEFL** • 213 minimum on computer-based TOEFL** • 79 minimum on Internet-based TOEFL** 2. MELAB • 77 minimum 3. IELTS • 6.5 minimum 4. 24 transferable credits, excluding ESL coursework, from a U.S. community college or baccalaureate institution. 5. A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. college or university 6. One year of study at and a diploma from a U.S. high school DIME Admissions Policy DIME is committed to promoting equal opportunities for all applicants. We actively seek to recruit a diverse student body that is reflective of the wider community. This includes students from the US and overseas. We believe that a diverse student body provides for a more creative and dynamic community and this is in line with the ethos and mission of DIME. No potential student will be excluded from entry to any course as a result of discrimination on the grounds of age, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin, sex or sexual orientation, mental status, disability, religion or belief. DIME will operate within the guidelines of the Disability Discrimination Act. The aims of this Admissions Policy are to ensure that: • Entry criteria is transparent and justifiable • Applicants to DIME are treated fairly • Applications are responded to promptly and efficiently • Decisions in respect of admissions are made and applications dealt with by appropriate staff • Clear and impartial advice is given to applicants and that they are placed on the most appropriate course. • Appropriate policies and procedures are implemented and followed in non-formal applications (non- standard or no qualifications) DIME undertakes to: • Conduct regular reviews of all recruitment and admissions procedures • Provide prospective students with good factual information about our course offer and what students who join us can expect to experience, through our web site and our prospectus materials and through any promotional events and schools exhibitions we may attend. • Regularly check all prospectus and website materials to ensure they are accurate and up to date EMU/DIME/DD - BA/CSW - AIF v2 updated May 2015 (HA/JH) 6 of 106 Pre-application • DIME aims to send a prospectus pack to all applicants within 48 hours of their initial enquiry • Pre-application information is available from the website, in prospectuses, leaflets or brochures covering the following areas: • Course details including; details of indicative curriculum • Accreditation/approval of courses by professional bodies or Partner Colleges and Universities • The course structures, duration, mode of attendance and qualification title • The General and subject specific entry requirements for each course • Range of resources available at DIME • Range of Teaching Staff in each specialist department • Details of all Senior Staff at DIME • Information on Recent DIME Guests and Events • Information on Fees and payment arrangements • Sources of financial assistance (internal and external), including scholarships and bursaries • Information on Library and learning resources At Initial Assessment / Audition • Relevant information will be made available to applicants prior to their assessment • All applicants will have an individual interview with a specialist admissions tutor who will assess their level of skill and aptitude, their range of qualifications and expected future attainments • Each applicant will receive immediate feedback on their assessment