Full Time Music - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3

Music - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3
Course Length: 2 Years
Site: Broadwater Campus
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FFDMR1

The Course
A career in professional music can be demanding and exciting. This is a highly practical course, in which you will learn about arranging, composing and performing a wide range of different styles of music. Central to the course is developing your skills on your instrument(s) and using these in all the different settings available, from live performance to studio and computer production.

Course Content
Areas covered include:

Session Styles - from disco to rock - R&B to heavy metal; world music; instrument tuition - from musicians working in the industry in West End shows, TV/Radio and touring

The Language of Music - listening skills; music theory and sight reading; music arranging and composing

Music Technology - computer music; recording sessions

Contextual Studies - history of pop music; music industry

Study Skills - including Key Skills qualifications in Communication, IT and Application of Number

Assessment/Exams
Music performance needs a diverse set of skills: practical (playing an instrument, playing in a group), academic (understanding, analysing and writing about music) and organisational (finding and planning a gig/performance). The types of assessment used are designed to address all these and include observations of practical performances, portfolios of songs/ compositions and arrangements, audio recordings of your playing, presentations, essays and group projects.

Progression/Career Path
At Northbrook, you can continue your studies through to Honours Degree in either Performance Studies, Composition for Media (film/television/etc) or Music Production.

Entry Requirements
Qualifications Required
Four GCSEs at grade A*-C or BTEC First Diploma or Level 2 qualification or Higher Diploma in a relevant subject.

Additional Entry Criteria
A good standard of ability on guitar, keyboards, drums, bass, vocals or other pop music instrument.

Experience Required
No experience is required.

Interview
Yes

Applications
Complete the application form obtainable from the College and send it to:

Admissions Office
Northbrook College
Freepost 975
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU

Further Details
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