MUSIC
Course: Music
Level: Eduqas Level 1/2 Vocational Award in Performing Arts – Music (Equivalent to 1 GCSE grade)
Course Content
This course consists of 3 units:
- Unit 1 – Performing (Controlled Assessment – worth 30% of the final grade)
You will learn the skills and techniques needed to produce a successful performance of an existing piece of music.
- Unit 2 – Creating (Controlled Assessment – worth 30% of the final grade)
You will learn how to create and refine your own original work through Music Composition.
- Unit 3 – Performing Arts in Practice (Controlled Assessment – worth 40% of the final grade)
You will learn about areas of the of performing arts industry that need to be considered when responding to a commission and will consider these when coming up with and pitching your own idea.
To do well on this course you need to:
- Have enthusiasm and enjoyment of Performing on your own.
- Be prepared to practise for 30 minutes on your instrument (or voice) outside of lesson time.
- Take risks when developing and refining your composing skills.
Progression:
Through this course you will develop a range of skills which are attractive to employers, colleges and universities including:
| * Communication
* Confidence * Learning independently * Organisation * Problem solving * Enhance spatial organisation |
* Research
* Self-discipline * Stamina * Taking on responsibility * Time management * Teamwork |
Students can progress to study level 3 BTEC music, A level Music or apprenticeships in the music industry.
Future careers include:
Music producer Music therapist Musician
Teacher Sound designer Sound engineer