BTEC First Diploma in Music

BTEC

In South Shields

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Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    South shields

Two core units. Planning and Creating a Music Product. Exploring the Music Profession. Four specialist units. Working as an Ensemble. Producing a Musical Recording. Understanding Music. Exploring Musical Improvisation. Unit 1: Planning and Creating a Music Product. This unit encourages learners to develop their planning, preparation and/or rehearsal skills whilst.

Important information

Government funding available

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Location

Start date

South Shields (Tyne and Wear)
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St. George'S Avenue South Shields, NE34 6ET

Start date

On request

About this course

• This course is suitable for students with less than 4 'C' grades at GCSE • Students must be able to play an instrument or sing and will usually need to audition unless student has a â€-grade†exam

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Course programme



Course information:
BTEC First Diploma in Music


Course content:

Two core units
* Planning and Creating a Music Product
* Exploring the Music Profession

Four specialist units
* Working as an Ensemble
* Producing a Musical Recording
* Understanding Music
* Exploring Musical Improvisation

Unit 1: Planning and Creating a Music Product
This unit encourages learners to develop their planning, preparation and/or rehearsal skills whilst working towards a final showcase of their work, which could be a public performance, an audio CD or podcast.


Unit 2: Exploring the Music Profession
Learners will explore the variety of roles and careers available within the music industry and gain an understanding of issues such as budgeting, funding and marketing.


Unit 6: Working as a Musical Ensemble
Learners become part of a musical team, concentrating on the processes and skills involved in working together towards a performance.


Unit 9: Producing a Musical Recording

The ability to use studio recording equipment to produce a music product is becoming essential to all musicians. This unit introduces some of the technology and techniques involved in creating commercial recordings.


Unit 10: Understanding Music
This unit shows learners how to read simple music notation alongside other formats, such as lead sheets, graphic scores or guitar tabs. By listening to a variety of pieces and finding out how they are constructed, learners can apply their new skills and explore a wide range of music which lies outside their usual styles.


Unit 12: Exploring Musical Improvisation
Many working musicians often have to â€-think on their feet†â€" to develop material quickly, to respond to previously unheard music, to invent and perform parts (or even solos) with little or no notice. This unit will focus on the development of listening skills and the ability to perform spontaneously and musically with others.

Course structure:
* The BTEC First Diploma is equivalent to 4 GCSEs grades A*-C.
* One RockSchool subject plus the Btec First makes students
full-time
* Can be combined with one or two GCSE resit

less than 4 'C'
grades
at GCSE
* Students must be able to play an instrument or sing and will
usually need to audition unless student has a â€-grade†exam

Qualifications achieved:
BTEC First Diploma in Music

Free study and financial support:
Most full-time students do not have to pay for their course. We may also be able to help you with some of the extra costs associated with college, eg travel, childcare, equipment, books etc. In addition, if you have just left school, you may be eligible for an Educational Maintenance Allowance. Please ask us about â€-Money Matters†for more details.

BTEC First Diploma in Music

Price on request