BTEC National Diploma in Music Performance Course Content This exciting course develops your understanding of the broad subject of music. You will explore music performance, composition, music theory and harmony, live sound, the music industry, improvisation and music technology, and take part in a number of public performances. You will complete a range of units including: Music Performance Techniques Music Performance Session Styles Pop Music in Practice Working with Music Notation Packages Arranging Music Composing Music Improvising Music Live Music Workshop Concert Production and Staging Assessment Assessment is ongoing throughout the course. You will have written and practical assignments to complete. Most of your units will culminate in an assessed public performance. Progression If you decide to go to university or college you could take a degree or a BTEC Higher National in subjects such as: Music Popular Music Music Technology Music Management Some students decide to go into employment and work in some of the following areas: Performance Music Production Music Business In addition, we offer academic support workshops each week. These sessions will focus on aspects of your learning to help you to achieve the top grades in this subject, whilst also giving you opportunities to develop essential employability skills to support your progression at the next level. At the start of the course, you will be set short, frequent homework tasks. As time goes on, we expect you to take more responsibility for your own learning, and cope with less frequent, but longer pieces of work. We will expect you to complete focused assignments; make structured notes on specific topics; research an area for yourself. Extra curricular activities As part of your course you will be given the opportunity to attend trips and visits that will allow you to extend your understanding beyond the classroom. We also offer instrument lessons, song writing workshops and studio time.
Name: BTEC Music Performing Diploma Qualification title: Diploma in Music (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Coursework based Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20161208 15:21:12 Updated 20161208 15:21:12
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Hartlepool Sixth Form College
Further Education
HSFC@hpoolsfc.ac.uk
01429 294444
http://hpoolsfc.ac.uk/
Brinkburn, Blakelock Road Town: Hartlepool County:Co. Durham
Title: Diploma in Music (QCF) Qualification: Diploma in Music (QCF) Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing