This course is designed to provide students with the necessary skills and qualifications for entrance into Higher Education and into the Music Industry. Whether you have ambitions to be a performing artist, session musician, composer, recording artist or producer, the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music will help you in achieving your goals. The course is full time, lasts for 2 years and consists of 18 modules. These include a number of core units (such as World Music, Performing Techniques, Composing and Arranging) in addition to specialist units (such as Live Sound, The Freelance World, Pop Music in Practice, and Acoustics). The 18 Modules are equivalent to 3 A-Levels. The music area contains rehearsal rooms, 2 high standard recording studios and 2 computer labs, where students can prepare for and work on their projects. Within these facilities there is a full amplifier backline and performance PA system, 2 drum kits, a digital piano, a selection of world and contemporary instruments and a range of recording hardware and software. Students without a grade C in English or Maths will also work towards Level 2 Functional Skills in either English or Maths. Each member of staff has subject-specific expertise, ranging from Contemporary Performance and Composition to Live Sound and Digital Audio Principles. Staff work hard to keep our student cohort up to date on the latest developments in popular music, the industry and technology, and run trips to conferences and events ranging from the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra Rehearsal in Manchester to the Music Live! Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
Name: Music BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Qualification title: BTEC Extended Diploma at Level 3 in Music Qualification type: Assessment Students are continually assessed through their ongoing project work. Learners will complete practical assessments, performances, presentations, role-play situations, written assignments and in-class discussion, which will all contribute to their portfolio. Many of these projects involve collaborations with other departments and outside organisations, such as providing live music for the Performing Arts shows, taking part in the Black History Month celebrations and performing at Stafford Train Station during the ‘V-Festival’ weekend. Assessment culminates in a final project where students utilise all their skills to produce an original EP and launch event at which they must perform. Awarding Edexcel Ltd Created 20100518 07:34:36 Updated 20131017 10:37:31
Students will be required to bring their own instrument to every lesson, (with the exception of amplifiers and drum kits). All students will need to purchase blank CDs, basic stationery such as folders, pads and pens and at some point in the year will likely need to purchase further printing credits. A USB storage device is also recommended to allow files to be transferred from computing labs to the studio easily. These can be purchased for less that £10. In addition to this it is recommended that students provide their own set of headphones for mixing purposes. Equipment required Students will be required to bring their own instrument to every lesson, (with the exception of amplifiers and drum kits). All students will need to purchase blank CDs, basic stationery such as folders, pads and pens and at some point in the year will likely need to purchase further printing credits. A USB storage device is also recommended to allow files to be transferred from computing labs to the studio easily. These can be purchased for less that £10. In addition to this it is recommended that students provide their own set of headphones for mixing purposes.
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