Creative Musician Extended BTEC Diploma Level 3

Updated on Wed, 09/11/2011 - 11:16am.
Music and Performing Arts
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Course Type: Full-time
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Course Level: Course Level3

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Location: Braintree
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Duration:

2 years
Centre: Music and Performing Arts
Course Code:

ZH31221
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Course Description:

The course is designed to give you a solid base for work in the music industry or progression to a higher education course.  It covers a wide range of skills in music and music technology including band performance, sound recording, music for moving image, composing and music production techniques.  The emphasis is on practical skills in both music technology and music performance underpinned by the academic knowledge that will provide the basis for a successful career in the music industry. 

The music department has its own building equipped with a music production suite, two rehearsal/recording rooms and a recording studio control room.  There are many opportunities through the year to provide technical support for live performances by the performing arts courses as well as produce gigs both on and off site. 

In addition, students will study at least one Functional Skill in English, maths or ICT as part of their main programme.

Course Content:

Units include:

  • Sound Recording
  • Sequencing
  • Live Sound Engineering
  • Music Technology in Performance
  • Working as a Music Ensemble
  • Marketing and Promotion
  • Sound Creation and Manipulation
  • Composing Music

Entry Requirements:

Entry Requirements: Normally a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades A* to C) or Level 2 Diploma in Music (Merit) or equivalent Level 2 qualification. All applicants will be auditioned. Candidates will be expected to perform on one instrument (which can include voice) and to convince the interviewers that they have sufficient ability to succeed on the course.

Career Opportunities:

A career in music might focus on education, composing and arranging for film, television, studio engineering, live sound engineering, producing, management and administration or on a range of opportunities in the publishing and retail sectors.

Course Progression:

Progression to higher education courses in music technology or popular music, such as the Foundation degree or BA (Hons) in Popular Music at Colchester Institute.

Further Information:

Course Enquiry Line: (01206) 712777

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Updated on Wed, 09/11/2011 - 11:16am.
 
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