Full Time Music - Performing - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3

Music - Performing - EDEXCEL BTEC Level 3
Course Length: 1 Year
Site: West Durrington Campus
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FFAMPY

The Course
This short one year course is designed for musicians who want to develop their skills and learn how to earn a living from performing music. You will have tuition on your instrument and work in groups developing your performance techniques. You will also learn about working as a freelance musician in today's everchanging music industry. The course is the equivalent of one A Level and carries the same UCAS points.

Course Content
Modules include:

• Music performance techniques
• Music project
• Planning a music project
• Improvisation
• Listening skills
• Freelance world

Assessment/Exams
You will be assessed through a range of assignments linked to the course units. The methods of assessment vary from unit to unit but all include practical elements and there are no exams except for short Key Skill tests. Other modes of assessment include gigs, workshops, recordings rehearsals, written work and presentations.

Progression/Career Path
All successful students can apply for entry to Northbrook's own National Certificate or Diploma Courses or, for those with sufficient UCAS points, Foundation Degree courses and Degrees in the Music and Theatre Department. Students also apply to many other specialist courses at universities or music schools or find work in the entertainment industry.

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.

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
If you would like further information about this course or any other courses offered by Northbrook College.