Music Technology - BTEC Extended Diploma Full-time (FE)

Music Technology BTEC Extended Diploma Location Start Date Day Time Fees Duration Leamington Sep-2016 Mon, Tue, Wed and Thu 09:15 - 16:00 * see below 2Year(s) What will I study?

This nationally recognised qualification offers you the opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge of sound/musical production techniques, including live and studio work. The course aims to provide you with a background knowledge, understanding, skills and abilities required for entry into the music industry or higher levels of study.

What modules are covered?

The course is made up of 18 units (Creating and Marketing a Music Product is a double Unit) Mandatory units which are taken by everyone and 12 specialist units which enable you to study particular areas in more depth. Everyone will take the Mandatory units:

Listening skills for Music Technologists

Music Production Techniques

Planning and Delivering Music Recording

Sequencing Systems and Techniques

The Sound and Music Industry

You also take specialist units:

Concert Production and Staging

Music and Sounds for the Moving Image

Live Sound Techniques  

The Functional Music Keyboard

The Music Freelance World

Special Subject Investigation

What qualifications will I get?

BTEC Extended Diploma

How will I be assessed?

All non A Level qualifications including BTECs will now have some part of the course assessed externally (up to a maximum of 40% of the units). This still means that the majority of a BTEC course is assessed as normal as a student progresses through the two years by the teachers at the College through the coursework but there will be some units that have external assessments. The external assessments can take many forms: some might be practical projects such as responding to a particular brief or working on a project in controlled conditions, as well as traditional written or online examinations. Examples of all of the different types of assessment will be created in time to allow all students to practice and prepare for the real thing.

What are the entry requirements?

Minimum qualifications: Full level 2

Minimum of four GCSE passes at grade C or above to include English, Maths. Alternatively a BTEC Level 2 qualification in a related subject at Merit or above is acceptable.
Students will be required to take functional skills in English and Maths in their first year of study should they not have GCSE at the required grade. The level of functional skills will be decided at initial assessment.
Applicants will be invited to attend an interview at which a portfolio of work will be reviewed

It would be advantageous/desirable for the prospective student to have some prior musical experience, e.g. ability to play an instrument or sing. This is not an absolute requirement as other relevant technical abilities and experience will be taken in to consideration at interview.

What else do I need to know?

The course is intended to give you a taste of what it is like in the real world of music and music/sound technology, wherever possible. This means that in addition to timetabled classes you will be required to perform recording sessions alone and in small groups, and set up and sound-check for musicians and bands at live events, most of which will occur outside of normal daytime working hours. This is the work of a sound engineer, both live and studio-based, a challenging job in a very challenging and demanding profession, so we are looking for commitment. If you're ready, welcome to the world of sound.Attendance Your attendance and commitment should not fall below the level expected of a fully-motivated professional. Qualification and awarding bodyBTEC Extended Diploma awarded by Edexcel

English and Maths

English and maths qualifications are vitally important for future employers and universities, so the government has made it a priority for students to improve these skills.

Entry Level / Level 1 and Level 2: We’re here to help you on your journey, so if you do not achieve grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths, then you will study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

Students who achieve a D grade will be placed on the relevant GCSE programme, while students who achieve an E or below will be assessed to ensure they are placed on the right study programme for their ability.

Level 3 programmes: You will need to meet the course entry requirements specified on the course information above. For the majority of our Level 3 courses, students will need grade A*-C in GCSE English and/or maths. If this is not specified in the course entry requirement, then you may be able to study English and/or maths as part of your college course.

What can I do after this course?

This qualification enables you the opportunity to prepare yourself for a place in the music industry or for entry to a degree or HND course.

Got a question about this course?

Call: 0300 45 600 49 or email us nowCourse code

WC11375

Fees

Course tuition fees are free for UK students under 19yrs.

All students may be charged for materials e.g. equipment, clothing etc.

UK students aged 19 and over will need to pay tuition fees as well as any materials, registration and exam fees.Some adults may be eligible for free tuition.Please contact us for more fee information.

The 24+ Advanced Learning Loan

If you are 24 or over at start of this course, you can apply for a new loan to cover the course fees. There are no repayments until the course is completed and you are earning £21000 or more. Therefore if you earn up to £21000 a year there’s nothing to pay back. If you earn £22000 a year your loan repayments would be as little as £7 per month. Call us for more information.

We make every effort to ensure that these course details are accurate. Warwickshire College reserves the right to make alterations. Fees may be indicative at the time of publishing.

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