** Students can choose to combine ND Music Technology and ND Music by taking a joint pathway
Aims
of the Course
To be successful in popular
music requires a special dedication and a wider
knowledge of different styles and branches of
music practice. This course is built around those
aims and will broaden both the student’s
knowledge of music as well as focusing on areas
vital to personal development. It encourages students
to work both as part of a tightly knit team and
also as individuals, to create, arrange, play
and understand a wide variety of music for many
situations.
Course Content
• The Music Industry
• Listening Skills
• Music in Context
• Music Performance Process
• Music Performance (Major Project)
• Musical Arranging
• Aural Skills
• Composing and Songwriting
• History and Analysis of Music
• History of Popular Music
• Music Improvisation
• Music Performance Techniques
• Music Theory and Harmony
• Sound Recording
• Computer Music.
Jobs and Careers
BTEC National Diplomas are valued by employers
and higher education (Universities and colleges).
Students go into careers such as music management,
teaching, performance and production.
Successful
Completion
Successful completion
could allow you to progress onto these courses:
Higher Education courses in subjects such as music,
performance, music in education or music management.
Code:
FT050A
Programme
Area:
Performing Arts.
Course Length:
Two years full time.
Qualifications
Needed:
Minimum 4 GCSEs, grade
C or higher with the preferred inclusion
of Music or an art based subject.
Interview required:
Applicants will be invited
for an interview and audition. Applications
from students with less than 4 GCSEs but previous
relevant experience will be considered sympathetically.
Mature applicants welcome.
Fee:
£35 admin fee + If you are aged 19+ a
fee may be payable - please check with Student
Services.
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