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Performing Arts / Creative Industries - Music

These courses are ideal for anyone wishing to pursue a career in the Art & Design field. Kidderminster College vocational art and design programmes are offered across a range of disciplines, including fine art, 3D, graphic design, textiles and photography. The will allow you to explore your creativity, learn new techniques and specialise in an area of your choice.

Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Music

Course Content

All about working in the Music Industry and how to further professional development within it. How to plan for live shows and working as a Musical ensemble. The learner will be exploring computer systems used by Musicians and will gain some great experience in the recording area. Also, learners will get the chance to rehearse and refine their skills in musicianship and performance. There will be an opportunity to improve skills on their own instrumental skills via taught sessions. Course content will cover:



  • Composing Music (Ensemble Repertoire)

  • Music Promotion

  • Music Event Organisation

  • Live Sound Recording

  • Music Rehearsal Skills

  • Live Music Performance

  • Music Promotion (Internet)

  • Musicianship

Jobs and Careers

A variety of career opportunities exist from professional Musician and Promoter to Recording Artist .

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Course code: FT054
Section: Creative Industries
Progression routes: National Diploma in Music or work related jobs within the industry
Duration: One year full time
Entry requirements: 4 GCSEs at grade D or above
Interview required: Yes, an instrument of the learners choice / vocalists auditioning with backing tracks etc.
Fee: If you are aged 19+ a fee may be payable - please check with Learner Services.
Additional costs / materials required: None
Tutor contact: Rick Lambe 01527 512119 rlambe@kidderminster.ac.uk
Qualifications gained: Level 2 BTEC Diploma in Music
Awarding body: BTEC
Examinations / assessment: Assessments via assignments and completion of course work