WHO IS THIS COURSE FOR?
This course is designed to develop a variety of key skills required to
be a successful music technician. This
course is designed for those who have a keen interest in music production and
technical production. The course helps to develop many workplace skills such as
delegation, collaboration, organisation, time management and risk management.
WHAT WILL YOU NEED?
In order to be successful in this course, students must have a good
knowledge of recording techniques, live sound and music technology software. A
BTEC First in Music or Music Technology is desirable but not essential.
WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?
• Backline Technical
Management
• Music Events
Management
• Audio Engineering
Principles
• Concert Production
& Staging
• Live Sound
Techniques
• Stage Lighting
Operations
WHAT WILL YOU GAIN?
Successful completion of this course will gain students a BTEC National
Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Music Technology equivalent to one A Level. This will only take one option block.
WHERE WILL THIS LEAD?
The BTEC Level 3 course is excellent preparation for Higher Education
courses in Music Technology. Students could go on to study a full Music
Technology Degree or continue to work through the BTEC Level 4 and 5 Diploma on
Music Technology courses. The course is
designed to develop life skills that are appropriate for all types of
workplace.
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
All units of this course are assessed through portfolio work which is
moderated by teachers. Students’ work
will be subject to external moderation by the exam board Edexcel. The unit required for external moderation
is subject to change at the start of every new academic year.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Four GCSEs A* to C. BTEC First Award
- Music or Music Technology is desirable but not essential. Applicants may be asked to attend an informal
interview with the Music Department Team Leader, where they might discuss
previous experience with Music Technology.
Mr Sands
Head of Music