Course Overview
This qualification offers learners the opportunity to develop their technical skills through a process of self-evaluation, practice and review. In addition to the Music sector-specific content, the requirements of the study programme mean that learners develop the transferable skills that are needed to progress in further education and ultimately higher education and employment, for example communication, planning and managing projects and creative problem solving. The qualification also supports learners in becoming more confident in taking ownership of and responsibility for heir own direction, work and choices.
Learners taking this qualification will study three mandatory units:
• Exploring Music
• Professional Development
• Music Project
They will also choose one optional unit from:
• Creating Music
• Sound Engineering
The Extended Certificate, is for 16-19 learners who are looking to study Music as part of a one-year course alongside development of English and maths. it supports progression to Level 3 study in Music or Music Production, or can provide fundamental creative skills which are valued in other subject areas such as creative media, Production Arts or Art. It could also support progression to an apprenticeship in a related sector.
You will require a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades A*-D including English and maths grades 9-3 (formerly A*-D). Alternatively successful completion of a relevant Level 1 qualification and have achieved a Level 2 Functional Skill in English and maths.
All units are assessed through internal assessment. Internal assessment allows learners to apply technical knowledge and demonstrate mastery of practical and technical skills through realistic tasks and activities. This style of assessment promotes deep learning through ensuring the connection between knowledge and practice. Assesments will include performances, recordings, presentations, reports, blogs, websites.
All students will particpate in a minimum of 30 hours of course related work placement, virtual work experience and work related learning.
Progression within The College to the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music or the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Production course,s or to full or part time employment within the sector.
Musician, songwriter, composer, engineer, producer.
SPECIALIST RESOURCES
The College has a wide range of facilities on offer at the North Road Music Centre:
Live Performance Room, 7 fully equipped Rehearsal Rooms, 5 Recording Studios (Pro Tools/Cubase and ancillary equipment, including TL Audio M4, Audient Zen, Soundcraft Ghost, M-Audio), Lecture Room, Lecture Theatre, Technology Suite (iMacs - Pro Tools/Cubase) and 6 Practice /Editing Rooms.