Course Overview
This is a two year (1 A Level equivalent) course.
Course Content
The course begins with an introduction to using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). You will use Logic Pro X to develop your sequencing skills before completing an externally assessed unit where you will be asked to create a short piece of music based on stems which are provided.
In addition to this unit, you will learn to operate a digital 32-channel sound desk and set up holdback monitor mixes for a live sound event. As part of this, you learn about a range of microphones and microphone techniques as well as how to use DI effectively.
You will also produce a multi-track recording and work as part of a production team to create an EP.
In total, 5 units will be completed across the two years consisting of:
Live Sound
DAW Production
Music Recording Techniques
Working and Developing as a Production Team
Remixing and Re-working
By the end of the course, you will have a range of skills which will enable you to successfully access a range of music production degree courses if you wished to do so.
Course Entry Requirements
Standard Entry Requirements Apply
Course Specification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Sound Engineering (Music Technology)
Music Technology (Sound Engineering) Specification link
Homework
At A Level, students are expected to complete a minimum of 5 hours of study a week on top of their allocated lesson time.
Course Overview
This is a two year (1 A level equivalent) course which covers a wide range of music performance skills. It allows you to develop your skills through a variety of pathways and allows you to work both independently and within a group.
Course Content
There are four units which are completed over the course and these are as follows:
Practical Music Theory and Harmony – Students discover notation styles and learn how to add a melody to chords as well as how to harmonise a melody and create an arrangement of a piece of music
Working in the Music Industry – this is an externally assessed unit where students are asked to plan an event around a given scenario. Previous ones have been; community music concert and a wedding reception.
Working as a Musical Ensemble – this is also an externally assessed unit where students work in small groups to create a cover of three songs selected from a given list.
Solo Performance/Composition/Improvisation – Students can select the pathway they wish to follow for this final unit depending on their skill set.
This qualification would be appropriate for those considering moving on to a popular music qualification after their post 16 studies.
Course Entry Requirements
Merit at Level 2 in Music Technology or Music Production if taken
Course Specification
Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Music Performance
Music Performance Specification link
Homework
At A Level, students are expected to complete a minimum of 5 hours of study a week on top of their allocated lesson time.