Music Technology and Perfomance BTEC First Diploma Level 2

Is this course for me?
This course is specially designed for budding producers, DJs,
MCs and musicians who want to learn about music technology and
improve their performance skills.
Lewisham College Music department has industry standard
equipment including, state of the art Digital Analogue recording
studios, computer rooms using Cubase and Reason and a brand new Pro
tools and Logic suite; the only one of its kind in the South East
London area.
What will I study?
The course combines units in music technology using software
sequencers such as Cubase and Reason with basic keyboard skills and
an opportunity to perform in a club environment, with weekly DJ
workshops and mini gigs. If you want to be a self starter in the
industry the music business option will furnish you with an insight
into how the popular music industry works. This course is coupled
with IT and key skills that will update your computer knowledge and
general literacy.
Subjects:

• DJ Technology
• Exploring an Area of Music
• Exploring Computer Systems
• Music Business
• Planning and Creating a Musical Product
• Producing a Musical Recording

What can I do next?
This can lead to a place on our National Award in Music
Technology course.
This can lead to employment in:

• Warm-up DJ
• Start own label
• Club promotion departments
• Club promotion
• Music scout
• Retail

What are the entry requirements?
You will need to attend an interview and have a proven interest
in music, music production or DJing. You should have a Level 1
Certificate in an appropriate discipline or 4 GCSEs.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment takes the form of mainly practical assignments.
Students also meet regularly with tutors to help plan studies and
to discuss progress.
What will it cost?
If you are under 19 and a home student, in most circumstances,
you don't pay any fees. However, you will need to find this out
when you apply.
Course fee:
£1350Exam fee:
£100
Please note: For courses of more than one year, the fees
stated apply to the first year of the 2009/2010 academic year
only.