BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music

This course is for students who perform as musicians and are looking to further their musical studies and experiences in a variety of ways. It offers students the opportunity to gain a wide range of musical skills including

Performance
Music Theory
Composition
Music Production (Recording and Sequencing)
Music Business

Entry Requirements

Four GCSEs at grade C or above , or First Diploma (Merit profile or above) or equivalent music grades in your specialist instrument, together with successful interview and satisfactory reference.

As this is a performance-related practical music course, you will be required to supply your own instrument. At interview you will demonstrate your skills through a formal audition.

International Entry Requirements:

English Language Level IELTS 5.0 or an equivalent English Language Certificate. High School Leaving Certificate at C grade and above or other related comparable qualifications. Satisfactory reference,

Course Duration

Two years, full time

Content

All Music Practice students have the opportunity to perform at a variety of venues in and around Kingston, incorporating a selection of musical styles and various ensembles. Students can use technology in the College's Recording Studios and MIDI sequencing room.

All assessment is made through ongoing practical and written coursework assignments.

To complete and pass the course students must pass a total of 18 modules, practical and coursework assignments

. These include:

Music and Sounds for the Moving Image
Music and Society
Composition
Music Therory and Harmony
The Sound and Music Industry
Performance Techniques
Sound Recording/ Sequencing Systems and Techniques

Progression

Many students completing the course gain University entrance to study at degree level in music-related areas. It is also expected that some students would progress directly into a career in the music industry.