Music Practice Extended Diploma FL3

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Professional session musicians, producers and programmers will guide you through the creative processes common in today's music industry. Using the department's professional, industry-standard equipment, you will learn to perform, compose, record, sequence and sample. In addition to this, you will undergo a programme of ear training and be encouraged to underpin your practical work through the continual development of music theory. Units include: Listening skills; improvisation; performance techniques; music theory and harmony; sound recording techniques; composition and music in context. At the end of the course you will stage a major public performance project.

Course information

Name: Music Practice Extended Diploma FL3 Qualification title: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment There will be continuous assessment of projects. Regular concerts and recordings of your work will form the basis of your musical portfolio. You are expected to make progress in a number of musical disciplines. A final project will usually take the form of an externally assessed live performance.   As the programme progresses you will be expected to rely more on your own initiative.  You will work with experienced professionals who have a long history of success in the music industry and are well placed to advise you on your future options or help you into higher education. Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160616 08:53:46 Updated 20160616 08:53:46

Entry requirements

Students are responsible for the upkeep of their instruments, including strings, leads, tuners, sticks, reeds etc. Drummers must bring sticks/brushes, and may be asked to provide snare drums, cymbals, bass drum pedals etc. You will may wish to supply your own headphones (tutors can recommend specific models). USB memory sticks are also recommended, and can be bought from the college shop. Optional educational visits are charged at cost as and when they arise, your Course Leader will inform you of these. Equipment required Students are responsible for the upkeep of their instruments, including strings, leads, tuners, sticks, reeds etc. Drummers must bring sticks/brushes, and may be asked to provide snare drums, cymbals, bass drum pedals etc. You will may wish to supply your own headphones (tutors can recommend specific models). USB memory sticks are also recommended, and can be bought from the college shop. Optional educational visits are charged at cost as and when they arise, your Course Leader will inform you of these.

Provider

MID CHESHIRE COLLEGE
Further Education
info@midchesh.ac.uk
160674444
http://www.midchesh.ac.uk/

Address

Hartford Campus
Chester Road Town: Northwich County:Cheshire

Learning aims

Title: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music (QCF) Qualification: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music (QCF) Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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