Lincoln College University Centre
UCAS Code: J952 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English at Grade C/4 or above
UCAS Tariff
A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points from: GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A Level BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) T Levels Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher Plus GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above *For mature applicants, some experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels/BTECs EU and International Applicants ENIC confirmed equivalent of 48 UCAS points
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**The BA (Hons) Musical Instrument Craft (Guitar Making and Repair) is a highly specialised, practical programme that was established in 1994 and is situated at the heart of the Newark College campus.**
The course teaches the craft of making classical and steel stringed guitars and aims to equip students with the knowledge and practical skills that will enable them to be guitar makers in their own right. The programme runs over three years and by the end students will have had the opportunity to build a minimum of three guitars of contrasting designs.
The tutors work as experienced professional guitar makers who teach part-time and are able to bring their considerable skills and experience as well as their understanding of current business practice and construction techniques to the course.
The course has close links with players and other makers who visit to lead special workshops and discussions, as well as providing students with valuable feedback and comments about their work.
Newark has a lively international community of instrument-making students, most of whom are also musicians, which new students may find very supportive.
Modules
Typical Modules Include:
Year 1
Anatomy and Design
Basic Techniques
Workshop Practice
Making Specialist Tools 1
Historical and Contextual Studies
Year 2
Core Modules:
Applied Acoustics
Making Specialist Tools 2
Basic Repair Techniques
Advanced Repair Techniques
Optional modules:
Advanced Construction Techniques (Classical)
Advanced Construction Techniques (Steel String)
Year 3
Business Practice
Advanced Craft Techniques
Professional Standards Test
Final Major Project Preparation
Final Major Project Realisation
*Optional modules will run where there are sufficient student numbers, otherwise an alternative option module may be offered.
Assessment methods
The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:
Assessment of practical work supported by a portfolio of notes and research.
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