Music BTEC level 3 Certificate
Arts, Media and Publishing


What will you be working towards?
Code | 5174/010-01 |
Qualification Type | Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification |
Qualification Level | Level 3 |
Course type | Full Time |
Overview
This BTEC level 3 course will offer students the key knowledge and practical skills required for their potential chosen career as a freelance musician. They will have 3 lessons per week (4 hours tuition) and will study 3 subject areas: Live Music workshop, Contemporary Songwriting Techniques and Aural Perception. Together these 3 areas should give you the skills to understand music, write your own songs and perform them for recording.
How will it be delivered?
The work is all coursework related with no final exam and will require students to give formal oral and live music presentations and submit portfolio(s) detailing all research undertaken in the completion of each unit.
Entry requirements
You must achieve at least five GCSEs grade A*/9 - C/4 in four different subjects, including English Language and/or maths, or an equivalent Level 2 vocational qualification. You will also need to demonstrate your ability to play an instrument or sing and understand music technology.
Your next steps...
Most students will continue onto the Year 2 course, Music BTEC level 3 Subsidiary Diploma at ESAM at Sussex Downs College.