Diploma in Music and Music Technology - Rock School Level 2

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The level 2 Rock School qualification in popular music is aimed at beginners through to semiprofessionals and will enable direct progression into the industry or onto a higher level of study, such as our BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma. It focuses on the recognition of achievement through practical musical, business and music technology skills. The course has two pathways, performance or technology, but each with a set of core units: Music sequencing and production, Live sound recording, Sound reinforcement, Podcasting production, Music marketing and promotion. Students on the music performance pathway study these additional units: Live music performance, Music rehearsal techniques, Recorded music performance. Students on the music technology pathway study these additional units: Digital recording and production, Remixing and production, Using controller keyboard with a digital audio workstation. You will develop your skills in our Mac suites and learn how to use Reason 7 and GarageBand. All students have access to our studios running Pro Tools, Reason 7 and Logic. If you choose the performance option you will rehearse in our air-conditioned rehearsal studios, which are fully equipped with vocal PA and full backline (Fender, Line 6 and Ampeg amps, Nord keys and Mapex drums).

Course information

Name: Diploma in Music and Music Technology - Rock School Level 2 Qualification title: Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment We use a range of assessments methods that suit our diverse learners. Where possible work is submitted online, using the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) or by email. Students are encouraged to upload music to SoundCloud and share work on SkyDrive as well as creating an account for blogging such as Blog Spot. There are also some practical assessments in the studios and the musicians are assessed during rehearsals and live performances Awarding Rock School Ltd Created 20150924 09:08:36 Updated 20150924 09:08:36

Entry requirements

None

Provider

KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Further Education
info@kirkleescollege.ac.uk
01484 437070
http://http://www.kirkleescollege.ac.uk

Address

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