Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This course is suitable for aspiring professional musicians who want to learn more about the music industry. This course aims to develops students knowledge, understanding, skills and performance techniques as a musician for successful employment in the music industry or progression to further study. Course lecturers are experienced musicians and industry practitioners who will give students invaluable insights into the music business.
Award Year 2: Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Music (Artist Development)
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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YEAR 1
Performance
Instrumental Technique
Songwriting
Applied Music Theory
The Music Industry
Marketing and Promotion for Musicians
Professional Development
Music Production Fundamentals
YEAR 2
Developing as an Artist
Advanced Performance Skills
Creative Portfolio
Musical Direction in Practice
Advanced Composing Using Technology
Live Arrangement Skills
Creative Research Project
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, the performing arts or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.
Further Research
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Career Progression
By honing their presentation and composition skills in a professional working environment, students are well-positioned for successful employment as performing artists, session musicians, or songwriters.
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