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Music Performance & Vocal Artist
Level 2
This course introduces the music industry, exploring both the performance and technical aspects so you’re equipped to choose your own path.
Level 2
This course introduces the music industry, exploring both the performance and technical aspects so you’re equipped to choose your own path.
3 GCSEs at 3-9 (D-A*) including English
One Year
RSL Level 2 Diploma
3 GCSEs at 3-9 (D-A*) including English
Two Years
RSL Level 2 Diploma
This course allows you to take your first steps into the world of performance and music composition in a creative and supportive learning environment. Our high-tech facilities and experienced staff provide a learning experience that prepares you for the next stages of your education and musical journey.
By the time you finish your course, you should have a clear idea of your next steps in music and education, and have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed at the next level.
You will be able to use the performance spaces and live music opportunities organised within your campus, both as part of your course and as extra performance opportunities or events.
You and your peers will all have different skills, ambitions and levels of experience within music, so in all your lessons, you can learn from and inspire each other in new and interesting ways, as well as collaborate to produce or compose in and out of the classroom. The modern musician needs a range of experience, skills and knowledge, so studying these on the course will give you a strong start in your musical journey.
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 production materials, such as memory sticks and high-quality headphones.
In college you will find:
High-spec classroom/tech room spaces:
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.
This course allows you to take your first steps into the world of performance and music composition in a creative and supportive learning environment. Our high-tech facilities and experienced staff provide a learning experience that prepares you for the next stages of your education and musical journey.
By the time you finish your course, you should have a clear idea of your next steps in music and education, and have the skills and knowledge you need to succeed at the next level.
You will be able to use the performance spaces and live music opportunities organised within your campus, both as part of your course and as extra performance opportunities or events.
You and your peers will all have different skills, ambitions and levels of experience within music, so in all your lessons, you can learn from and inspire each other in new and interesting ways, as well as collaborate to produce or compose in and out of the classroom. The modern musician needs a range of experience, skills and knowledge, so studying these on the course will give you a strong start in your musical journey.
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 production materials, such as memory sticks and high-quality headphones.
In college you will find:
High-spec classroom/tech room spaces:
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.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course and the chance to study on a Level 3 course following this one, the world really is your oyster.
This could include performing and/or recording. Likely to be your own creative vision or that of a band you are in, and will include playing live gigs and engaging with recording sessions.
Usually working for other artists, assisting with live performance or recording services for their projects. Usually paid upfront or via royalties.
Playing as part of a group or as a solo artist. This role would include recording, touring and possible media/marketing commitments.
Writing music usually for other artists or commercial clients. Can include music for film, TV, adverts or popular music releases. Usually paid via direct fee or royalties, or a mix of both.
Can be done freelance 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 the level of education.
Often has exceptional skills on a specific instrument and is considered a go-to musician when a production or project needs that instrument.
With all the transferable skills you’ll learn on this course and the chance to study on a Level 3 course following this one, the world really is your oyster.
This could include performing and/or recording. Likely to be your own creative vision or that of a band you are in, and will include playing live gigs and engaging with recording sessions.
Usually working for other artists, assisting with live performance or recording services for their projects. Usually paid upfront or via royalties.
Playing as part of a group or as a solo artist. This role would include recording, touring and possible media/marketing commitments.
Writing music usually for other artists or commercial clients. Can include music for film, TV, adverts or popular music releases. Usually paid via direct fee or royalties, or a mix of both.
Can be done freelance 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 the level of education.
Often has exceptional skills on a specific instrument and is considered a go-to musician when a production or project needs that instrument.
3 GCSEs at 3-9 (D-A*) including English.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and assess all of your coursework. The year is currently made up of 6 projects/assignments. These projects are a balance of practical work, like videoed performances, compositions, and audio recordings, as well as written reports and presentations.
We will work with you to build your skills from the ground up and can provide you with all the gear you need, but before you start with us, it would be beneficial for you to do the following:
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme planned out by your local campus. Activities we’ve offered in the past include:
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.
All campuses 16-18*
FREE
All campuses 19+ (FIRST YEARS ONLY)
£4,425
At least four GCSEs at grades 4-9, or C-A* including English.
This course is internally assessed, meaning your teachers deliver and assess all of your coursework. The year is currently made up of 6 projects/assignments. These projects are a balance of practical work, like videoed performances, compositions, and audio recordings, as well as written reports and presentations.
We will work with you to build your skills from the ground up and can provide you with all the gear you need, but before you start with us, it would be beneficial for you to do the following:
Your course benefits from an enrichment programme planned out by your local campus. Activities we’ve offered in the past include:
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.
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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