Music (BTEC)
What Will I Study?
If you choose to study Music as an option, you will work towards the BTEC First Certificate, which is equivalent to 2 GCSE’s Grade A* - C. This course is credit based and each student must accumulate 30 credits. It covers a variety of aspects of the music industry. The mandatory units are “Working in the Music industry” and “Professional Development in the Music Industry”.
Other units (of which each candidate must complete 2) could include:
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Solo musical performance
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Exploring musical composition
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The Musical World.
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D.J. technology and performance.
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Producing a musical recording.
How Will I Be Assessed?
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Each unit will take 60 learning hours
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Each unit will have a number of specific assignments
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Each unit will have a practical outcome which will be assessed.
What Can It Lead To?
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Theatre, television & film related jobs.
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Music industry jobs (Recording studio engineer etc.)
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Journalism.
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Concert promotion.
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Most jobs related to the music industry
Useful Web Links
Music Section on School Website
BBC - OneMusic - Industry Jobs
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