Diploma
Partnership description
These programmes are validated, awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University, UK and are delivered and assessed by KM Music Conservatory, India.
The KMMC Diploma Programme is a two-year, full-time course with a curriculum designed to follow on from our one-year Foundation course. The student will receive a the "Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE) Music" on successful completion of the Diploma and transfer to London for a final BA (Hons) Year. The Diploma allows students to specialise in their chosen pathway while maintaining a balanced approach to learning about music. With pathways that explore performance, composition and production students will delve further into technical and expressive capabilities. Alongside this, students can discover new skills in orchestration, arranging, conducting, directing, song-writing, arts management, and the Audio Visual industry. Tying in closely with our industry partners, these courses aim to mould students towards careers within the Indian and global music fields. Courses exploring music and the other arts, creative trends, and critical approaches develop students’ knowledge and understanding of music as a creative field in the contemporary landscape. On completion of the Diploma programme, students will have created a 30 minute original professional portfolio that forms an ideal basis for securing further study or engaging in employment.
The programme therefore encourages students to specialise in their chosen field whilst still exploring the full spectrum of musical subject areas. An articulation agreement between KM Music Conservatory and Middlesex University allows the transfer of credit from the Diploma Programme delivered by KM to advanced standing and credit offering access to one or more specified programmes delivered by Middlesex University. Student entry is subject to availability and other entry criteria.
The current course fee for the two-year Diploma Programme amounts to INR 7,00,000/- per year, exclusive of food and accommodation. The fee can be subjected to change for the first year of the Diploma (which will remain the same during the second year only for students immediately continuing with the Second Year) as and when required only prior to the commencement of any upcoming academic year. Fees once paid cannot be refunded.
Food and accommodation (near to the campus) expenses can amount to INR 8,000/- per month and upwards based on the preference and requirement of each student.
KM Music Conservatory is proud of its affiliation with Middlesex University in London, UK [https://www.mdx.ac.uk/business-and-partnerships/academic-partnerships/our-partners/global-partners/km-music-conservatory-india]. Students joining the two-year Diploma Programme that runs in articulation and collaborative partnership with Middlesex University need to abide by the University Regulations at Middlesex as per the information provided in the link below: [https://www.mdx.ac.uk/about-us/policies]
The programme develops each student’s potential as a budding professional keeping with the ever-changing needs of the music industry, by expanding on knowledge and skills gained in the Foundation course.
For more information on the BA (Hons) Music at Middlesex, kindly visit
https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/music
Your Programme
| KMMC2121 Music Education & Community FHEQ Lvl 5
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| KMMC2122 Orchestration & Arranging FHEQ Lvl 5 30 Credits
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| KMMC2123 Guided Research Project FHEQ Lvl 5 30 Credits |
| KMMC2124 Ensembles & Directing FHEQ Lvl 5 30 Credits
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| KMMC2125 Indian Music Industry FHEQ Lvl 5 30 Credits
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The above diagram may be seen as part of a progression for the student onto a complete Honors degree in Music at Middlesex University, London. This Diploma Course naturally continues onto the BA (Hons) Music course at Middlesex University London.
Your Modules
The modules you will study
In the first year of the Diploma you will study 4 modules:
| KMMC111 | Advanced Performance - Western Performance |
| KMMC112 | Advanced Composition & Technology - Notated Composition |
| KMMC113 | Style Studies & Musicianship 1 - Western Styles: Baroque / Classical |
| KMMC114 | Western Histories and Analysis 1 - Western Music History: |
In the second year of the Diploma you will study 4 modules:
| KMMC211 | Practical Portfolio - Specialise in Performance, Composition or Production or any two areas |
| KMMC213 | Style Studies & Musicianship 2 - Western Styles: Romantic / 20th Century |
| KMMC214 | Western Histories and Analysis 2 - Western Music History: Romantic / 201h Century |
And any one of the following electives:
- KMMC2121 Music Education & Community
- KMMC2122 Orchestration & Arranging
- KMMC2123 Guided Research Project
- KMMC2124 Ensembles & Directing
- KMMC2125 Indian Music Industry
The full details of each module can be found in the module narratives in the Appendix of the Programme Handbook. All modules are compulsory.
The above diagram may be seen as part of a progression for the student onto a complete Honors degree in Music at Middlesex University, London. This Diploma Course naturally continues onto the BA (Hons) Music course at Middlesex University London.
Your Modules
| Compulsory Module | Year | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Practice | Diploma First Year | Performance, Composition, Production (any 1 or 2) |
| Core Musical Skills | Diploma First Year | Advanced Music Theory and Musicianship Skills |
| Portfolio | Diploma Second Year | Performance, Composition, Production (any 1 or 2) |
| Optional Modules | Year | Description |
| Improvisation Skills | Diploma Year 1or 2 | Learn practical improvisation skills |
| Production Audio Skills | Diploma Year 1or 2 | Techniques in production and audio engineering |
| Singer / Songwriter Skills | Diploma Year 1 | Writing independent music |
| Ensembles & Chamber Performance | Diploma Year 1 | Stage or small group performances |
| Critical Approaches to Contemporary Music | Diploma Year 1or 2 | Case studies in 20th/21st century music |
| Music & the Arts | Diploma Year 1or 2 | Visual, written, plastic arts and music interactions |
| Creativity Trends & Aesthetics | Diploma Year 1or 2 | Exploring creative phenomena practically and discursively |
| Topics in Composition & Arranging I | Diploma Year 1 | Skills in composing and arranging |
| Topics in Composition & Arranging II | Diploma Year 2 | Advanced skills in composing and arranging |
| Education & Community | Diploma Year 2 | Introduction to teaching and community work |
| Arts Administration & Community | Diploma Year 2 | Introduction to arts management |
| Advanced Applied Musicianship | Diploma Year 2 | Practical musicianship skills for studio and sessions |
| Conducting & Directing | Diploma Year 2 | Learn to lead groups of musicians |
| Indian Audio Visual Industry | Diploma Year 2 | Editing, Supervising and composing |
Enrolment criteria
- Ages: 18+
- Completed application form and fee
- Applicants are normally expected to have completed KMMC’s Foundation Certificate, or an equivalent qualification.
- Applicants should have 12th Standard English at above 55%, or IELTS Pass at 6.0.
- Enquiries are also welcome from applicants with equivalent musical experience or qualifications, in which case an interview and audition will be required.
