School Leaver Course & Career Guide 2018-19

Courses
MUSIC,
PERFORMING ARTS
& DANCE.
Performance Skills
Level 2
Duration
1 year
Entry requirements
Love to play music, act, sing or just
be on a stage? Explore all aspects
of performing on this course.
From ensemble musicianship,
movement and acting to singing
and musical theatre, we’ll help you
to build the confidence and skills
you need to progress.
You’ll work with other students on
a range of performance projects
in local venues as well as in our
own 200-seat theatre, celebrating
the end of year with a group
performance. We’ll also make sure
you develop wider employment
skills, including improving your
English and maths skills.
This course is ideal if you don’t yet
have the entry requirements for
our Level 3 courses, allowing you
to build up the necessary skills and
qualifications to be able to progress.
Music Technology
Level 3
Duration
2 years
Entry requirements
GCSE English at grades C/4 or
above, plus three other GCSE
grades at C/4 or above, preferably
including maths. Relevant
vocational qualifications at Level 2
will also be considered.
What will I learn?
If you're a budding producer with
some experience of using music
production technology and want
to take your skills and knowledge to
the next level, this is the course for
you.
Working with experienced
musicians, you'll learn how to get
the best out of music production
technology like Logic Pro and
ProTools. You'll learn how to turn
simple music ideas into finished
work ready for digital distribution
or live performance. As we're a
National Skills Academy Founder
college, you'll get the chance to look
`behind the scenes', with visits to
major venues and festivals.
“ I really enjoyed being
taught by tutors who were
experienced in the music
world as I’ve learnt and
improved so much.
” Verity Alderman
Level 3 Popular Music
Music student at Goldsmiths, London
Music, Performing Arts & Dance
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