Lincoln College University Centre
UCAS Code: J951 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English and Maths and 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) in a relevant subject T Levels Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher Plus GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above GCSE Maths – 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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**Designed for those who wish to work in the piano industry as a tuner and/or technician, the BA (Hons) Musical Instrument Craft (Piano Tuning and Repair) is the only programme of its kind in the UK. The course aims to prepare learners with the skills needed to join the piano trade.**
The Newark Piano School at Newark College is situated in a specialist building close to the main College campus, giving easy access to College facilities and the town centre. The School’s modern, well-appointed facilities boast 16 individual tuning rooms containing more than fifty pianos - which are used exclusively for piano tuning practice.
The dedicated workshops are fitted with tailored workbenches and storage facilities and are fully health and safety and COSHH compliant. Large stocks of trade specific tools, materials and parts are available along with numerous and varied types of upright and grand pianos. Together, this ensures that students have the opportunity to gain a wealth of practical experience of all aspects of piano tuning, restoration and repair.
Learners can also benefit from the School’s strong links with industry - a regular feature of which is visiting speakers from trade organisations and suppliers.
Graduating students could progress to a range of job opportunities either in employment by piano firms and shops or on a self-employed basis. The Steinway Company, amongst others, have recruited directly from Newark Piano School.
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
Problem Solving
Making Specialist Tools 2
Optional Modules:
Maintenance
Restoration
Overhaul
Tuning
Case Finishing
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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