Key Facts

  • Starting
    21 Sep 2023
    Location
    Merton
    Start Time
    09:30
    End Time
    16:00
    Duration
    1 Year
    Study Mode
    Part Time Day
    Days
    Thursday + Friday
    Start Date
    21 Sep 2023
    End Date
    28 Jun 2024
    Level
    Short Course
    Code
    MABX006CP

    Fees

    19+ Fee
    £ 0 - 2,310
Guitar Making And Design - Intermediate And Advanced

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Classical, steel string and electric guitars

This course offers the opportunity for students, who have completed the Beginner (Year 1) course, to continue and build on skills learnt and progress. The aim is to complete your first instrument or start new, learning new techniques as required, progressing using specialist tools and finishing processes.

  • Entry Requirements


    We will invite you to a Meet the Tutor event where you will receive information, advice, and guidance about the course you have applied for. This will be an opportunity for you to gain valuable information about the course and give you the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

    You should have completed the Guitar Making for Beginners course.

    We are firmly committed to finding the right course for you to ensure you can flourish! Talk to us today if you have any concerns about the application process, we are here to help take you to the next level.

  • Course Content


    Following on from skills and knowledge learnt in year 1, in year 2 these will be enhanced and added to as follows:

    Classical, Steel String and Electric

    Use of hand and machine tools Understanding the design of the instrument to explore different tones/voice achieved Exploring different woods, their traditions and sustainability Explore methods of rib bending Understand the methods of bracing and tuning guitar fronts Explore neck joints used Understanding string lengths and the effect they have Cutting fret boards and setting frets and leveling Nut and saddle making, height of strings and intonation Explore various finishes used Repairing instruments (these can instruments bought in for repair to acquire a greater knowledge and understanding)

    The purchase of timber/hardware for each project is the responsibility of the student although the tutor will advise on selection. There is a fee which is a contribution towards the cost of tools and consumables used during the course.

  • Progression Next Steps


    You can further your knowledge by taking another course at the College.

    There are lots of opportunities available to you to progress across the South Thames Colleges Group and into the world beyond education.

    During your time with us you will have access to a dedicated team of careers and education advisors who will help you as you take the next steps towards achieving your goals.

  • Additional Information


    All courses run subject to demand and the content listed here should be used as a guide only. Course content may vary according to a range of factors such as course duration, campus, teaching staff and requirements from awarding bodies. Check our course and fee guidelines for further details.

    The Musical Instrument Technology courses are quite expensive to run compared with most courses. The fee is a contribution towards these costs. The money is used for a whole range of items- some of which are listed below.

    Full time students pay a larger fee which includes the necessary materials for the first instrument: evening class and part time students will need supply these themselves.

    Abrasives Adhesives Blades for bandsaws, scroll saws, coping saws, jewellers saws, scalpels Brushes Cleaning chemicals and materials Drill bits, router bits Fretwire Instrument fittings - pegs etc Instrument parts - bridges, rosettes, purfling and binding Lubricants and cutting fluids Machine maintenance lworking materials: steel for hardening & tempering Mould materials Reference books kept in workshop Replacement of broken or missing tools Routers, bits and accessories Screws & other fixings (nails, nuts and bolts) Solder & flux Specialist tools Varnishes, stains and solvents Wood for first instrument Wood for necessary jigs and tools

    However, we reserve the right to either withhold or charge for materials used for work other than coursework.

  • Assessment Details


    Your tutor will give you feedback and advice.