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1 Prospectus 2018

2 Contents Welcome to COPA COPA Management Campus Locations Masterclasses Student Successes Facilities Industry Partners Education Partners SRC Visiting the Campus Music Performance Bridging Course Diploma in Music Performing Arts Music Production Bridging Course Diploma in Music Music Business Diploma in Music Short Courses Live Events: Lighting Music Performance Electronic Music Production Intro to Music Business How to Apply

3 Welcome to COPA Campus of Performing Arts (COPA) was founded in 2003 and is a contemporary music college with campuses in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban. Our courses are taught by trained facilitators who are music industry specialists as well as professional musicians, giving our students one of the most rounded and intensive practical programmes currently available anywhere in the world. COPA offers full-time courses in: Music Performance (instruments: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals), Music Production (including Sound Technology,Sound Engineering and Game Audio Design), Music Business and Performing Arts. COPA also offers a short course in Lighting, and recently added short courses in Game Development to its offering, with a full-time qualification in this field on the horizon. Students are not only trained in their chosen elective, but also in modules such as Music Business and Stage Presence to ensure that they are well prepared for a successful career in the music industry. Each campus boasts fit-for-purpose facilities with a recording studio, a technology centre, a performance venue and practice facilities for use by its students. Campus of Performing Arts (PTY) Ltd is provisionally registered with the Department of Higher Education and Training as a private higher education institution under the Higher Education Act, 1997 until 31 December Registration certificate No.2011/HE07/004. Full accreditation by the CATHSSETA also allows COPA to train previously disadvantaged individuals in learnerships, bursaries, and internships (as and when Government SETA Funding permits), with courses found on the National Qualifications Framework (NQF). 3

4 COPA Management We take great pride in our staff at COPA. All lecturers are music professionals in their own right who teach at COPA while actively engaged in various other roles in the industry. This approach allows us to deliver a relevant up-to-date education, essential in an industry which is constantly changing and evolving. To view the full complement of COPA staff please visit our website. Garth Farrant Managing Director Celeste Farrant Chief Operating Officer Wouter Reyneke Head of Faculty CPT Kody Chetty Head of Faculty DBN Niki van der Merwe Head of Faculty PTA Andrew Massey Head of Faculty JHB 4

5 Campus Locations COPA JHB 100 Langermann Drive Kensington 2094 (011) COPA PTA 350 Church Avenue Lynnwood 0081 (012) COPA CPT 2nd Floor, Vogue House 17 Hans Strijdom Avenue Cape Town CBD, 8001 (021) COPA DBN 79 Smiso Nkwanyana Road Morningside 4001 (031)

6 Masterclasses COPA hosts workshops throughout the year where we invite people from across the music industry to have a masterclass with our students. This makes our masterclasses an integral part of the student experience. Over the last few years COPA masterclass/workshop guests have, amongst others, included: Bruce Wallace Elvis Blue Vinnie Henrico Charlie King Natasha Meister Gary Thomas Al Dirt du Toit DJ Deon Latino Kevin Gibson Maya Spector Jacques Lagesse Jean-Michel Wickli (Shortstraw) Peter Auret Themba Mkhize Mike Loveridge Sebastian Goldswain Sydney Joseph Beat Box Jason Moser William Bishop Robin Gallagher Luna Paige Mike Horne Brian Fanner Dale Blignaut DJ Lemonka Naz Holland Patti Ballinas Gabriel Montgomery Keenan Ahrends Hunter Kennedy (Heuwels Fantasties) Mr Gee Veronique LaLouette Kelly Grevler (COPA Alumni) Bheki Khoza Travis Johnston Warren van Wyk (COPA Alumni) Mark Kahn Alan Roy Scott Ezra Lingeveldt Jeandré Schultz (COPA Alumni) Shaun Johannes Graeme Currie Heine van der Walt Andrew Massey DJ Eazy Dean Barreto (COPA Alumni) John Chamier T-Bone Nelis du Plessis (COPA Alumni) Dio Santos Mandisi Mafu Daniel Mudaly Wouter Reyneke, Christiaan Rabie & Gerhardt Diedericks The Joint Pusher Claire Phillips Raoul Phodie Philani Ngidi Chloe Clarke Denver Chetty Amy White Jonathan Peyper Jason Hinch HABIT TO Pam de Menez (The Arrows) Dale Schnettler (Prime Circle) Pedro Barbosa Nathan Smith Rixi Roman Kahn Morbee (Parlotones) Mark LaFay Corné Olckers Antonio Orrico 6

7 Student Successes Innocent Shezi COPA Student COPA JHB Student Innocent Shezi is released his single Bekezela during March Samantha Leonard COPA Alumnus COPA CPT alumnus Samantha Leonard is currently in the Top 6 of The Voice SA Season 2. Follow Samantha on samanthaleonard_artist Alex von Falkenhausen COPA Alumnus Alex has been signed to techno legend Pete Oak s Label Blindfold Recordings. He recently released his new EP, Lady behind the Mirrors. Regardt Scheepers COPA Alumnus COPA JHB alumnus Regardt Scheepers is the guitarist for Jesse Clegg. 7

8 Student Successes Continued... Darlington Chikwewo COPA Student COPA PTA student Darlington Chikwewo had his single published in the Netherlands in He was subsequently invited to be a participant of Coke Studio SA in 2016, where he was a producer for top artists Aewon Wolf and Jade McDonald whose song is played on 5fm and other radio stations. According to the producers of Coke Studio, Darlington was one of the most outstanding producers for last year s season and they also loved his work ethic and have invited him to work with them this year. However, Darlington has been using a Windows powered PC, but he will be required to used Apple Software hence the request for him to learn in-house. He has worked with Coke Studio in Kenya on this year s Coke Studio African session. Darlington is currently in Kenya for Coke Studio Africa Meanwhile back in SA, his song Be My Girl with a guitarist called Sylent Nqo is now on Algoa Top 30 Charts. He is going to perform at TreadFestSA in December alongside Gangs of Ballet, Mathew Mole, Sketchy Bongo, Francois Van Coke, Monark, Majozi, Locnville, Goodluck, Pit Fat, Chunda Munki, December Streets, The Kiffness, Ryki, Graeme Watkin Project, Yannick Meyer, The Sweet Resistance, Opposite The Other. He was also featured in The Rekord (Pretoria) newspaper a few weeks ago. 8

9 Student Successes Continued... Amy Tjasink COPA Alumnus COPA CPT alumnus, Amy Tjasink has been very active in the Cape Town music scene as well as various media platforms promoting her debut album. Amy recently did a masterclass at COPA CPT sharing her industry experience with the aspiring artists. Xanilee COPA Alumnus COPA JHB alumnus Xanilee released her new song Under your Skin on Reverbnation. Estian Le Grange COPA Alumnus COPA JHB alumnus Estian Le Grange is the bassist for Jo Black. Follow Estian on estianlegrange 9

10 Ruben Gerryts, Conrad Lottering & Anrich Engelbrecht COPA Alumni COPA CPT alumni Ruben Gerryts, Conrad Lottering and Anrich Engelbrecht were recently on a threemonth European tour with their band. Joshua Pietersen aka Joshua the I Am COPA Alumnus COPA JHB alumnus Joshua Pietersen recently came second in Vuzu s The Hustle Season 2 a talent search show with specific focus on South African Hip Hop. He also released his music video entitled Gassed Up. Follow Joshua on iamjoshuatheiam Blessings Ngwenya COPA Student COPA JHB Diploma in Music student Blessings Ngwenya released his album entitled Perceptions. 10

11 Facilities For more information on our facilities, please visit COPA has an energetic and vibrant environment unlike any other educational establishment with artists, performers, producers, DJs and management coming through the doors to study, teach, meet or audition. The facilities are fit-for-purpose with careful attention given to each room to ensure spaces are funtional, relevent to the industry and inspirational places to learn, play and hone your craft. Spread across our four campuses, COPA offers a unique center for learning. Here are some of facilities COPA has to offer... Keyboard room Guitar room Drum room Tech room 11

12 Johannesburg COPA s Johannesburg campus is the largest of all campuses. Facilities include a resource centre, rehearsal rooms, demo rooms (production suites), an Apple Mac equipped technology room, recording studio and a Live Performance Venue. Pretoria COPA s Pretoria campus is very centrally located. Facilities include a resource centre, rehearsal rooms, demo rooms (production suites), a recording studio also hosting an Apple Mac equipped technology room and a Live Performance Venue. Cape Town COPA s Cape Town campus facilities include rehearsal rooms, a demo room (production suite), a resource centre and a recording studio also hosting an Apple Mac equipped technology room. Durban COPA s Durban campus is located near the Moses Mabhida Stadium. Facilities include a resource centre, rehearsal rooms, a demo room (production suite), a recording studio and a Live Performance Venue. 12

13 Industry Partners COPA is proud to be associated with a number of educational, manufacturing and industry partners, working together for the highest quality of music education. From the facilities to masterclasses, COPA students have the best education, support and opportunity available to them. 13

14 Education Partners CATHSSETA CATHSSETA accredits the Further Education and Training programmes that COPA offers. Council on Higher Education The Council on Higher Education accredits the higher Education and Training programmes that COPA offers. 14

15 Student Representative Council Each campus has a Student Representative Council (SRC) where the goal is to not only give students a voice, but to encourage them to take ownership of their lives and their careers. The SRC organises regular student gigs on and off campus as well as other initiatives to improve the student experience. The SRC annually heads up the COPA Gives Back Project where we get involved in our communities to help make a difference. The SRC is elected by their peers and work closely with the Head of Faculty. 15

16 Visiting the Campus Be sure to join our mailing list and follow us on social media to find out when the next event at COPA is. Feel free to book a campus tour at any time during the year by contacting your nearest campus. This typically includes a guided tour around the facilities, a no-obligation interview where we discuss all the programmes available, career opportunities, tuition fees and entrance requirements. To book a campus tour please contact the campus of your choice or contact us through our website at 16

17 Music Performance COPA s performance school comprises of 5 disciplines: Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard and Vocals. Students will select one discipline which will be their specialisation for the duration of study. Where the timetable allows students will be allowed to study more than one instrument simultaneously at a Further Education and Training level. COPA currently has four campuses around South Africa. 17

18 Music Performance: Bridging Course The entry course for Music Performance is a one-year bridging course. Entry into this course is subject to passing an audition. Modules include: Practical instrument (Bass / Drums / Guitar / Keyboard / Vocals) Live Performance Workshop Aural Music Theory Music Culture Music Business Compose & Arrange Music Keyboard Technique Stage Presence Freelance World Communication (if applicable) Qualification: NQF4 Further Education and Training Certificate: Music (SAQA ID: 65029) Duration: 1 Year Once-off Registration Fee: R2,500 Administration Fee for 2018: R17,500 Course Fees for 2018: R40,000 Total: R57,500 excluding registration fee 18

19 Music Performance: Diploma in Music This unique 360-credit qualification is delivered over a 3-year period. Entry into this course is subject to passing an audition or successful completion of the Music Performance Bridging Course. Modules include: Year 1: Practical Instrument: Session Styles (Bass / Drums / Guitar / Keyboard / Vocals) All about the Business Health and Safety Practical instrument: Applied Technical Studies (Bass / Drums / Guitar / Keyboard / Vocals) Practical instrument: Professional Reading (Bass / Drums / Guitar / Keyboard / Vocals) Live Performance Practice Ear Training Music Theory Create & Arrange Music Music Industry Overview Academic Writing Skills Ethics and professionalism in the music industry in SA 19

20 Music Performance: Diploma in Music Continued... Modules include: Year 2: Music Industry Practical Practical instrument: Creative Musicianship (Bass / Drums / Guitar / Keyboard / Vocals) Live Performance Practice Entrepreneurial Practice Business Ethics Songwriting & Arrangement Research Methods Year 3: Music Industry Practical Action Learning Plan Professional Performance Specialised Project Music Industry Practical Developing A Business Plan Qualification: Diploma in Music (SAQA ID: 96373) Duration: 3 Years Once-off Registration Fee: R2,500 (if applicable) Administration Fees of 2018: R17,500 Course Fees for 2018: R42,500 - Year 1 Total: R60,000 excluding registration fee 20

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22 NQF4 Performing Arts This is a stand alone one-year NQF4 Further Education and Training Certificate. The purpose of this programme is to put on a musical show. Modules include: Practical instrument (Bass / Drums / Guitar / Keyboard / Vocals) Music Business Communication (if applicable) Identify job opportunities within the performing arts industry Rehearse and Perform Performance Form Analyse Performance Texts in Context Conceptualise Performance Texts and Performances Practice Physical Techniques for Communication in Performances Use Audience Responses in Performing Create Original Performances Direct Performances Qualification NQF4 Further Education and Training Certificate: Performing Arts (SAQA ID: 48808) Duration: 1 Year Once-off Registration Fee: R2,500 Administration Fee for 2018: R17,500 Course Fees for 2018: R40,000 Total: R57,500 excluding registration fee 22

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24 Music Production COPA s Production School boasts state of the art equipment including a technology room equipped with Apple Macs, Production Suites, a blog radio station and a recording studio for the exclusive use of its students. 24

25 Music Production: Bridging Course The entry course for Music Production is a one-year bridging course. Entry into this course is subject to passing an audition. Modules include: Digital Audio Technique Studio Recording Techniques Compose & Arrange Music Live Production Studio Arrangement & Production Music Theory Music Culture Music Business Freelance World Communication (if applicable) Disk Jockey (optional extra) Game Development Fundamentals 1 (optional extra) Qualification: NQF4 Further Education and Training Certificate: Music Industry: Sound Technology (SAQA ID: 67462) Duration: 1 Year Once-off Registration Fee: R2,500 Administration Fee for 2018: R17,500 Course Fees for 2018: R40,000 Total: R57,500 excluding registration fee Demo room Upon successful completion of this course you will gain automatic access to the Diploma in Music. 25

26 Music Production: Diploma in Music This unique 360-credit qualification is delivered over a 3-year period. Entry into this course is subject to passing an audition, or successful completion of the Music Production Bridging Course. Modules include: Year 1: Recording Popular Music Acoustics Creative ICT & Sound Design Music Theory Create & Arrange Music Music Industry Overview Academic Writing Skills Ethics and professionalism in the music industry in SA All about the Business Health and Safety Music Theory Game Development Fundamentals 2 (optional extra) 26

27 Music Production: Diploma in Music Continued... Modules include: Year 2: Getting Industry Ready Music Industry Practical Working with Digital Audio Creative Sound Engineering Live Recording Session Entrepreneurial Practice Business Ethics Songwriting & Arrangement Research Methods Game Audio Design (optional extra) Year 3: Music Industry Practical Action Learning Plan Creative Portfolio (Music Production / Game Audio Design) (optional extra) Mastering Specialised Project Live Recording Session Qualification: Diploma in Music (SAQA ID: 96373) Duration: 3 Years Once-off Registration Fee: R2, (if applicable) Administration Fees of 2018: R 17, Course Fees for 2018: R42, Year 1 Total: R60,000 excluding registration fee 27

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29 Music Business The Music Business School is a market leader in delivering trained graduates into the heart of the Music and Media industries via its Higher Education program. 29

30 Music Business: Diploma in Music This unique 360-credit qualification is delivered over a 3-year period. Entry into this course is subject to passing a written audition. Modules include: Year 1: All about the Business Health and Safety Business and Artist Management Music Publishing Music and Digital Distribution The Artist as a Brand Music Industry Overview Academic Writing Skills Ethics and professionalism in the music industry in SA 30

31 Music Business: Diploma in Music Continued Modules include: Year 2: Getting Industry Ready Music Industry Practical Music Law & Contracts Music Marketing & Media Entrepreneurial Practice Business Ethics Research Methods Year 3: Music Industry Practical Action Learning Plan Social and Applied Psychology Record Company Structure and Management Specialised Project Qualification: Diploma in Music (SAQA ID: 96373) Duration: 3 Years Once-off Registration Fee: R 2, (if applicable) Adminástration Fees of 2018: R R17, Course Fees for 2018: R42, Year 1 Total: R60,000 excluding registration fee 31

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33 Short Courses Live Events: Lighting During this short course you will learn the basics of lighting and how to operate a basic lighting rig. Maintain equipment and tool parts Pack equipment, material and tools Load equipment, material and tools Set-up and strike equipment, material and tools Operate (apply) equipment, material and tools Duration 5 February 18 May 2018 Location Initially only available in COPA JHB and COPA PTA Cost R 24,

34 Music Performance Learn a practical instrument, discover Music Theory and Aural, and be introduced to the Business of Music. You ll take part in a Live Performance workshop, and learn to develop basic Stage Presence. Modules: Practical Instrument (Bass, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Vocals) Introduction to Theory & Aural Introduction to the Music Business Live Performance Workshop Basic Stage Presence Duration: 5 February 18 May 2018 Cost: R 24,995 34

35 Electronic Music Production Along with studying Electronic Music Production, discover Music Theory and Aural, be introduced to the Business of Music, learn Live Production, and gain understanding in Digital Audio Techniques. Modules: Introduction to Theory & Aural Introduction to the Music Business Digital Audio Techniques Live Production Electronic Music Production Duration: 5 February 18 May 2018 Cost: R 24,995 35

36 Introduction to Music Business This course will introduce you to the Business of Music, and will cover related subjects, such as The Freelance World, Key Industry Functions, and Copyrighting & Contracts. Added to that, is a subject called New Venture Creation, providing priceless financial and business advice from active entrepreneurs, to help improve your chances of success. Details Modules: Introduction to the Music Business The Freelance World Key Industry Functions Copyrighting and Contracts New Venture Creation Duration: 5 February 18 May 2018 Cost: R 24,995 36

37 How to Apply Step 1: Contact your nearest campus today to book an interview and campus tour. Step 2: Music Performance: Download/collect the audition form and complete a live audition at your nearest campus. Music Production: Download/collect the audition form and submit your completed audition at your nearest campus. Music Business: Download/collect the audition form and complete your live audition at your nearest campus. Performing Arts: Download/collect the audition form and complete your live audition at your nearest campus. Step 3: You will be notified of the results of your audition within 3-4 working days of your audition. If your audition was successful you will receive an acceptance letter into the recommended course. All information is correct at the time of publication. Campus of Performing Arts reserves the right to make changes at any time without prior notice. 37

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