The Non-degree in Composition Major at Selkirk College is a 2 years long program for international students, taught in English.
📖Introduction
Selkirk College is a public college located in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. It offers a variety of certificate, diploma, and degree programs in areas such as arts, business, health, trades, and technology. With a focus on applied learning, Selkirk College provides students with practical skills and knowledge to succeed in their chosen fields. The college is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that promotes personal growth and academic achievement.
Non-degree in Composition Major at Selkirk College
This major explores a wide range of styles and compositional techniques as well as providing students with the tools necessary to embark on a future in contemporary niches such as film scoring, music in advertising and songwriting. Access to modern production/recording technology gives students the ability to create a large portfolio of recorded music. Emphasis is put on developing each students unique compositional identity while focusing on the skills that are at the core of the compositional process. At the end of the fourth semester each student is responsible for organizing a 1/2 hour graduating recital that showcases their abilities. To be a Composition Major, students must have achieved a minimum grade of "B" or better in MUSC 171 (Arranging II) and MUSC 175 (Harmony II). A maximum of 17 students will be accepted into this major. In the event that more students apply, preference will be given to those students who have achieved the highest GPA. Show less
Program Courses Term 3 ShowMUSC100C - Music Forum C ShowMUSC258 - Ensemble III ShowMUSC264 - Instrumental Lab III ShowMUSC274 - Contemporary Harmony III ShowMUSC280 - Ear Training III ShowMUSC290 - The Business of Music ShowMUSC268 - Songwriting I ShowMUSC282 - Film Scoring I ShowMUSC284 - Composition I Choose one of the following elective courses ShowMUSC162 - Instrumental Lab I ShowMUSC288 - Advanced MIDI Applications I Term 4 ShowMUSC100D - Music Forum D ShowMUSC253 - Private Lesson IV A ShowMUSC259 - Ensemble IV ShowMUSC265 - Instrumental Lab IV ShowMUSC275 - Contemporary Harmony IV ShowMUSC281 - Ear Training IV ShowMUSC269 - Songwriting II ShowMUSC283 - Film Scoring II ShowMUSC285 - Composition II ShowMUSC257 - Stage Performance Techniques II Choose one of the following elective courses ShowMUSC163 - Instrumental Lab II ShowMUSC262 - Survey of Recording Techniques ShowMUSC289 - Advanced MIDI Applications II
Selkirk College is a respected public college located in Castlegar, British Columbia, Canada. With a history dating back to 1966, the college offers a diverse range of certificate, diploma, and degree programs. Selkirk College provides educational opportunities in areas such as arts, business, health, trades, and technology. The college's emphasis on experiential learning, industry relevance, and small class sizes allows students to receive individual attention and gain practical skills necessary for their chosen careers. Selkirk College fosters a supportive and inclusive learning environment, promoting student success and personal development.
🏠 Accommodation
You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.
You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.
How to book:
Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
You are not eligible to apply to this program because:
The minimum age is 18.
English fluency is required. You need to be either: - A native English speaker - Studied a degree in English before - Can demonstrate a high level of English - Having an English certificate such as IELTS level 6 or TOEFL 95 and above is an advantage.
Minimum education level: High School.
The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.
All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.
Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.
Required Documents:
Passport
Graduation certificate
Passport size photo
Preparing documents:
You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here
Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.
The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.
Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification
After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.
The university may contact you directly for further questions.
We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.
After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.
Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.
