BTEC National Extended Diploma in Music
If you are passionate about music, love writing, performing or producing music and want to work in one of the most competitive and exciting industries in the world, then the Extended Diploma in Music could be the choice for you.
top course highlights
- Great Facilities
- Expert Lecturers
- Progression Focussed
- Real-World Projects
- Collaboration Opportunities
Learn from industry experts
You will be taught by staff with extensive experience in a range of fields from within the music industry.
Develop work-related skills
The course is designed with progression in mind, giving you the skills to move into a range of entry level careers within the music industry through a range of practical and vocationally relevant projects.
Top Quality Facilities
Work in state-of-the-art facilities including fully kitted out practice rooms, professional recording studios and computer suites using the latest industry standard software.
WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
The music industry is ever expanding, and there are many opportunities for musicians to forge an exciting career for themselves through different pathways. This exciting two-year programme will provide you with a hands-on, vocational approach to working within the music industry, helping you to develop the knowledge and skills required for employment within the music business or further study at university level. You will look at the practical skills required for performing in bands or as a session musician, developing the techniques needed for playing in a range of styles and genres. You will take part in a number of practical projects ranging from gigs at local venues, to community-based music projects and events.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
If you love popular music, and can see yourself focusing on it every day, both as an individual and through teamwork, then this is the course for you! You will develop composition and song writing skills and look at music sequencing and recording.
WHERE WILL IT TAKE ME?
On completion of this course, you will have the qualifications necessary to progress onto a range of higher education options, either in Music or from a wide range of other options. You will already have the skills required for a number of career options within the performance and production industries.
You are assessed in a variety of ways including practical tasks, written essays, verbal presentations, logbooks and technology-based projects.
Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above or a Level 2 Diploma in appropriate subjects (to include English Language or Literature and/or Mathematics at Grade 4 or above).
Though no formal music education is required, you should be able to display not only an enthusiasm and passion for the subject, but also an aptitude for performance and experience of an instrument or voice.
You will be expected to attend an interview and audition, at which you will play or sing two contrasting pieces to assess your suitability for the course.
Working within the Student Services area, the Student Support team will see you on a one-to-one basis as needed and offer advice and guidance on financial, personal and emotional issues. A professional team of staff work together with your personal tutor to support you so that you can successfully complete your course and recognise pathways to progression after leaving College.
What You’ll Need
Students will always need a set of headphones, a notebook and a pen. Microphones, drum kits, keyboards and amplifiers are provided for use at college, so musicians just need to bring their instrument/jack leads/drum sticks etc.
