BTEC Level ½ in MUSIC PRACTICE

Purpose Statement: A practical introduction to life and work within the Music industry. This qualification is the same size and level as a GCSE.

As a creative subject, with a focus on music practice, there is no written exam.

This course will give you the opportunity to develop knowledge and technical skills in a practical learning environment. You will develop key skills, ranging from rehearsing to experimenting with technology, equipment and instruments. You will also develop an understanding of the Music Industry.

This Tech award is a great stepping stone into further vocational or academic study in the Music sector.

3 Hours Per Week

Y10:

  • Component 1: Exploring Music Products and Styles-
    An exploration of the techniques used in the creation of different musical products and investigation of the key features of different musical styles and genres.
  • Component 2: Music Skills Development-
    Development of two Musical Disciplines through engagement in practical tasks, while documenting their progress and planning for further improvement.

Y11

  • Component 2: Music Skills Development-Continuing Development of two Musical Disciplines through engagement in practical tasks, while documenting their progress and planning for further improvement.
  • Component 3: Responding to a Music Brief-
    Developing and presenting music in response to a given Music Brief


Career pathways in Music

Once you have completed this Qualification, you will have developed valuable knowledge, practical skills and a wider understanding of the Music Industry.

Since you will be developing skills across a number of disciplines, such as music creation, production and performance- you will have a better understanding of whether the music industry is for you, and if so, which part of it you might want to study further.

You could Progress to a Level 2 Technical Certificate or to a Level 3 Programme, such as A Levels, a T Level or a BTEC National, either on its own or in a combination of other A Levels.

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