We are pleased to confirm new course pathways for the Newark School of Musical Instrument Crafts, which have been developed following the discontinuation of our degree courses.
Following several weeks of consultation intended to ensure continuation of the school long into the future, we are delighted to reveal the new pathways for Guitar, Woodwind, Violin and Piano.
The School has been supported by some excellent input from a newly established advisory group of sector experts. This has helped us to shape the courses that will commence this September.
Taking on considerations from academics, alumni, students and the wider instrument making community has meant we are confident that the new courses meet sector expectations and will be of high quality.
All courses are a year's duration, and learners can achieve certificates of competency on completion of their studies.
The new course offer, created with input from advice of external and independent sector experts, will:
Provide a suitable course for September for learners affected by the degree course closure
Provide learners a course that relies more on ‘time at bench’ rather than on theory and written assignments
Place more importance on practical skills and refining technique
Now that these new one-year courses have been developed, the College will continue to explore further developments and partnerships that will secure a broader set of study options for learners in the longer-term.
Assistant Principal for Higher Education, Mel Watson, says: “We are really pleased to be able to offer these pathways and a new approach to the course following the discontinuation of the degree course.
“It has always been our intention to offer an alternative and we’re pleased to have worked together with our present staff and taken feedback from experts to create something which we feel suits what the community is telling us it needs.
“We have always placed importance on the continuation of the course since learning the degree course was not viable this coming year, so to be able to rework and develop a new course is great news for all involved.”
The courses will each cost £4,000. Students are encouraged to get in touch for advice and support on how to fund their learning. International students are also encouraged to contact the team on studentrecruitment@lincolncollege.ac.uk as we can signpost to relevant information depending on which country of origin you are from.
External organisations that wish to also contribute to the overall development of the courses are encouraged to contact eso@lincolncollege.ac.uk.
