Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
The BTEC HND in Music Performance is an exciting new course which will develop your knowledge, understanding, skills and techniques as a musician for successful employment in the music industry or progression to further study. Both theoretical and practical musicianship skills are covered, combined with performance opportunities, event management, music technology and recording.
In addition students will get a broad insight into the music business from lecturers who are experienced musicians and industry practitioners.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Year One - HNC
The Music Industry
Marketing & Promotion for Musicians
Professional Development
Applied Music Theory
Performance
Instrumental Technique
Songwriting
The Evolution of the Instrument
Year Two - HND
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, 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
Career Progression
- Live Events
- Promotion
- Community Arts
- Music Business
- Music Performance
- Cultural Venue Operations
- Music Therapy