Music

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Do you want to progress your passion for Music, do something in the musical world or even go on to university to study at degree level? This course will offer you the chance to study a variety of modules that are designed to develop you as a performer as well as your general musical skills, including harmony, composition and music theory. The BTEC course is very practical course and has direct links to pursuing music as a career. o Highly Practical o Personal choice of modules to match your musical interests and skills o Compulsory modules develop a high level of musical understanding o Lots of choices that will suit a variety of different musicians from classically trained instrumentalist, musical theatre specialists and pop musicians. Everyone taking this qualification will study three mandatory units, covering the following content areas:  music performance  music composition  professional practice in the music industry. Students choose one option unit, which has been designed to support choices in progression to music courses in HE and to link with relevant occupational areas. They cover content areas such as:  arranging and composing  music promotion  solo performance. Optional Modules You will have the chance to choose modules that compliment your interests and skills in music. You should choose modules that offer you the best pathway into your next stage. For example, a music degree will require you to study theory and harmony for Composing as well as Aural Perception Skills and performance modules. You may wish to study musical theatre at college or university, in which case the Musical theatre Performance and Singing Techniques modules would be an ideal fit. For the none-traditional musicians the course offers the chance to study the music industry, marketing and promotion as well as performance in your chosen styles. All students well be expected to complete general music theory as part of their musical development.

Course information

Name: Music Qualification title: BTEC National Extended Certificate in Music Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment Assessment is specifically designed to fit the purpose and objective of the qualification. It includes a range of assessment types and styles suited to vocational qualifications in the sector. There are three main forms of assessment that you need to be aware of: external, internal and synoptic. External Assessment  examinations – all learners take the same assessment at the same time, normally with a written outcome  set tasks – learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through completion of a vocational task. Assessments are marked externally. Internal Assessment Most units are internally assessed and subject to external standards verification. Synoptic Assessment This type of assessment requires learners to demonstrate that they can identify and use effectively, in an integrated way, an appropriate selection of skills, techniques, concepts, theories and knowledge from across the whole sector as relevant to a key task. Normally, a synoptic assessment is one that a learner would take later in a programme as they are expected to be able to draw on a range of learning. Synoptic units may be internally or externally assessed. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160322 09:05:43 Updated 20161102 10:15:08

Entry requirements

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Provider

Outwood Academy Newbold
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