Key Stage 4 Course Information Music & Music Technology
Post 16 Course Information Music & Music Technology
What Will I Study ?
The RSL Level 2 Certificate in Performance / Technology and Composition for Music Practitioners ( equivalent to one GCSE ) allows you to develop your skills and knowledge in many areas including music theory , practical work , music technology and composition skills . There are regular performance opportunities and students benefit from being surrounded by like-minded musicians .
How Do I Apply ?
For Key Stage 4 you will be a confident performer on at least one instrument or voice . Although we do not offer a separate music technology course at Key Stage 4 , we encourage applications from those who specialise in this area , so long as they can play an instrument and / or sing to a good standard . To apply for entry into Year 10 , these are the questions you need to answer when you apply online :
a ) List your practical strengths ( instruments / voice / production ) in order of ability and give a clear indication of which one you will audition with .
b ) Describe in detail your musical experience and / or training since you started secondary school . This could include performances , composition work , recording sessions or anything else that you consider relevant both in or outside school .
c ) Tell us about a songwriter or producer that you admire and why , using musical vocabulary as appropriate .
What Will I Study ?
At Post 16 we offer two music courses : ‘ Music Route ’ and ‘ Music Technology Route ’.
For the Music Route you will be a confident performer on at least one instrument or voice .
For the Music Technology Route you will show a strong aptitude for and experience of music technology .
For both routes we offer the UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music Performance & Production , which is equivalent to three A Levels .
Both routes will study subjects such as the music industry , music history and theory .
The Music Route will additionally include songwriting , solo and ensemble performance , ethnomusicology and music technology .
The Music Technology Route will include subjects such as recording , DAW production , mixing , DJ skills and ensemble performance .
How Do I Apply ?
You may apply for one route only . To apply for entry into Year 12 , these are the questions you need to answer when you apply online :
For Music Route applications please answer the following for question a ):
a ) List your practical strengths ( instruments / voice / production skills etc .) in order of ability and give a clear indication of which one you will audition with .
For Music Technology Route applications please answer the following for question a ):
a ) Give a detailed summary of your experience and / or training in music technology , including any software that you are familiar with .
Both routes answer the following :
b ) Describe in detail your musical experience and / or training since Year 10 . This could include performances , composition work , recording sessions or anything else that you consider relevant .
c ) Give an example of an occasion when you have demonstrated professionalism in your own work or study .
d ) Pick an important event in the history of popular music and explain its significance .
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