Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
Guided by experienced industry practitioners, students also gain valuable insights into event planning and the music business, providing a solid platform for those looking to launch a solo career or progress to further academic study.
BTEC Higher National Certificate in Music (Performance) Level 6+ equivalence on the NFQ after year 1 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Music (Performance) Level 6+ equivalence on the NFQ after year 2 (QN): 610/5771/X
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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HNC - Year One
Live Performance Techniques
Studio Performance Techniques
Instrumental & Vocal Technical Development
Context & Influences in Music Performance
Navigating the Music Business
Music Theory & Composition
Planning for Performance
Technology in Performance
HND - Year Two
Creative Research Project
Musical Direction in Practice
Advanced Performance Skills
Live Arrangement Skills
Advanced Composition Techniques
Advanced Sound Engineering
Composing To A Brief
Live Mixing
Components subject to change
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.
Realist
Realists are usually interested in 'things' - such as buildings, mechanics, equipment, tools, electronics etc. Their primary focus is dealing with these - as in building, fixing, operating or designing them. Involvement in these areas leads to high manual skills, or a fine aptitude for practical design - as found in the various forms of engineering.
Realists like to find practical solutions to problems using tools, technology and skilled work. Realists usually prefer to be active in their work environment, often do most of their work alone, and enjoy taking decisive action with a minimum amount of discussion and paperwork.
Further Research
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Career Progression
- Live Musician
- Session Musician
- Music Teacher
- Instrumental Techer
- Music Therapy