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Music Performance
Level 3
This course provides you with the skills needed to be successful in a music career including composition, improvisation and performance and industry understanding.
Level 3
This course provides you with the skills needed to be successful in a music career including composition, improvisation and performance and industry understanding.
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English
Two years
RSL Creative Music Industries – Level 3 Extended Diploma
GCSEs at grades 4-9 (C-A*), including English and maths
Two Years
RSL Creative Music Industries – Level 3 Extended Diploma
On this course, you will build your confidence and experience, working and performing with other musicians in the development of your music career in our well-resourced facilities. The course will develop a range of practical and technical areas, preparing you for industry, university, and beyond.
You will have access to our well-resourced rehearsal spaces, live performance spaces, studios and all relevant equipment. We expect you to bring your own instruments where possible; however, some instruments are available to borrow. You will also have access to various technical spaces such as studios and tech suites. You will be expected to practise and engage with the various performance opportunities provided to you throughout the year. You are aiming to become a working creative whilst with us, so use your time and facilities well!
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Prior to your studies commencing, you will be advised how and where to purchase essential music performance materials such as a memory stick and high-quality headphones.
In college you will have access to:
High-spec classroom/tech room spaces:
A self-directed online learning programme in your first year, bespoke to music performers, to support and enhance your studies.
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to:
The college also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress.
On this course, you will build your confidence and experience, working and performing with other musicians in the development of your music career in our well-resourced facilities. The course will develop a range of practical and technical areas, preparing you for industry, university, and beyond.
You will have access to our well-resourced rehearsal spaces, live performance spaces, studios and all relevant equipment. We expect you to bring your own instruments where possible; however, some instruments are available to borrow. You will also have access to various technical spaces such as studios and tech suites. You will be expected to practise and engage with the various performance opportunities provided to you throughout the year. You are aiming to become a working creative whilst with us, so use your time and facilities well!
PLEASE NOTE: THE BELOW STUDY MATERIALS ARE CAMPUS DEPENDENT.
Prior to your studies commencing, you will be advised how and where to purchase essential music performance materials such as a memory stick and high-quality headphones.
In college you will have access to:
High-spec classroom/tech room spaces:
A self-directed online learning programme in your first year, bespoke to music performers, to support and enhance your studies.
A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) allowing you to:
The college also provides a parent portal, which allows parents/carers to support you with your progress.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you.
Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
Applying to study with us takes less than two minutes, and we have interviewers ready and waiting to speak to you. Find out more about the application journey and apply now below.
Your two-year course consists of 1080 guided learning hours, which cover all the units you need to complete the course.
In year one of your studies, you will be assessed in the following units:
In year two, you will be assessed in the following units:
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Could include performing and/or recording, could be your own project or someone else's. Most likely to be your own creative vision or that of a band you are in, and will include playing live gigs, engaging with recording sessions.
Usually working for other artists, assisting with live performances or recording services for their projects. Usually paid upfront or via royalties.
This will include performing and/or recording - it will be your own project and creative vision, and will include playing live gigs, engaging with recording sessions and fulfilling marketing and label requirements in some cases.
Will include performing and/or recording to your own or your band's project and creative vision, and will include playing live gigs, engaging with recording sessions and fulfilling marketing and label requirements in some cases.
Can be done freelance or via private tuition, or as part of a private company or a state institution, such as a college or secondary school. This can lead to university lecturer positions based on your level of education.
Will be working with other musicians to direct and lead a musical project. This can be in a theatre scenario, a function band scenario or a studio band scenario. Becoming a successful Music Director requires an in-depth understanding of music theory and a very personable attitude and demeanour.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course, the world really is your oyster.
You can head off to University, study a Level 4/5 course or go straight into the world of work.
Could include performing and/or recording, could be your own project or someone else's. Most likely to be your own creative vision or that of a band you are in, and will include playing live gigs, engaging with recording sessions.
Usually working for other artists, assisting with live performances or recording services for their projects. Usually paid upfront or via royalties.
This will include performing and/or recording - it will be your own project and creative vision, and will include playing live gigs, engaging with recording sessions and fulfilling marketing and label requirements in some cases.
Will include performing and/or recording to your own or your band's project and creative vision, and will include playing live gigs, engaging with recording sessions and fulfilling marketing and label requirements in some cases.
Can be done freelance or via private tuition, or as part of a private company or a state institution, such as a college or secondary school. This can lead to university lecturer positions based on your level of education.
Will be working with other musicians to direct and lead a musical project. This can be in a theatre scenario, a function band scenario or a studio band scenario. Becoming a successful Music Director requires an in-depth understanding of music theory and a very personable attitude and demeanour.
You will benefit from a balanced programme of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces, contextual studies in classrooms, independent study which you can undertake in college or at home, and enrichment activities which enhance your college experience – things such as trips, visits, guest speakers and events. In most courses, you will share some lessons with peers from different pathways, allowing you to rub shoulders and collaborate!
Throughout both years of the course, weekly in-person lessons cover a range of topics in music and performance. In addition, in Year 1:
And in Year 2:
Across each year you will receive at least three one-to-one reviews, and a formal learner report will be accessible to your parents/carer via the portal.
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and grade all of your coursework. Each year is made up of carefully scheduled projects, which can involve both individual and group work and are a balance of practical work like performances, compositions, and music videos, alongside written/visual reports and presentations.
We work with you to build your skills; however, we have some recommendations for you prior to commencing your journey on the course:
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme of external performances and opportunities. There will be a performance series throughout the year, giving you plenty of choice when it comes to getting on stage. We also have excellent links with festivals around the country.
We also provide opportunities for guest speakers and external projects to widen your industry knowledge and experience.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass |
48 |
EEE |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
4 GCSEs at 4-9 (C-A*) including English.
You will benefit from a balanced programme of study that combines practical sessions in specialist spaces, contextual studies in classrooms, independent study which you can undertake in college or at home, and enrichment activities which enhance your college experience – things such as trips, visits, guest speakers and events. In most courses, you will share some lessons with peers from different pathways, allowing you to rub shoulders and collaborate!
Throughout both years of the course, weekly in-person lessons cover a range of topics in music and performance. In addition, in Year 1:
And in Year 2:
Across each year you will receive at least three one-to-one reviews, and a formal learner report will be accessible to your parents/carer via the portal.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and grade all of your coursework. Each year is made up of carefully scheduled projects, which can involve both individual and group work and are a balance of practical work like performances, compositions, and music videos, alongside written/visual reports and presentations.
We work with you to build your skills; however, we have some recommendations for you prior to commencing your journey on the course:
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme of external performances and opportunities. There will be a performance series throughout the year, giving you plenty of choice when it comes to getting on stage. We also have excellent links with festivals around the country.
We also provide opportunities for guest speakers and external projects to widen your industry knowledge and experience.
Our bespoke professional development programme aims to empower you to take your next steps into your future career. We achieve this by providing you with a three phase programme of lessons, projects and experiences designed to give you as much exposure to industry as possible.
If you are 16-18 and don’t already have GCSE Grades 4 or above in mathematics and/or English Literature or Language, it will be compulsory for you to do a GCSE level maths and/or English course alongside your studies with us. Learn more here.
| T Level Grade | UCAS Points |
Equivalent A Level Grades |
|---|---|---|
|
Distinction* |
168 |
AAA* |
|
Distinction |
144 |
AAA |
|
Merit |
96 |
CCC |
|
Pass |
48 |
EEE |
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£2,882
A range of student-friendly offers are available in partnership with WEX. These vary by store so check in with your local branch to see what support they can provide you as an ACC learner.
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
Your learning journey doesn’t just stop with this course! Take a look at next steps via courses at Access Creative College, Access Industry and dBs Institute!
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