Music BTEC This course develops the skills needed for a career in this field, although many of the skills such as creative thinking, problem solving and teamwork are vital skills in today’s workplace across the board. The course is a Subsidiary Diploma run by the Rockschool exam board, which is worth slightly more than one full A level. Unlike Level 3 vocational courses run at other specialist music colleges on the island, this course can be combined with two other A levels to give students more options. Students complete a number of units, which at Level 3 can be largely tailored to the individual student and his/her aims and interests, including all aspects of music from performance to composition and music business. It can also be focused on music technology so making professional sounding studio recordings from scratch and music production using a range of software. If taking the performance option, students will also take part in regular performances to improve their stagecraft and confidence. Christ the King has modern, newly build facilities and staff highly experienced in teaching music and music technology at Level 3, with a strong background of results.
GCSE or Rockschool/BTEC Level 2 would be ideal, but it is possible to pick up the course without this so long as you have a passion for music, have a good range of experience in either performing, technology or composing and are willing to work on your skills and knowledge.
Students will choose their own unique set of units which each have a certain credit value. They must reach 90 credits to gain the qualification, which is typically around six units. As a vocational course, there is no exam so this course is ideal for those who struggle with exam pressures. Students build up a portfolio of evidence for each unit which is then submitted in Year 13, so assessment is an ongoing process over the course. Evidence can be written but also videos or sound recordings or work or performances and other things such as programmes, photos, stage designs, set lists, project diaries etc.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Isle of Wight |
| Ofsted Rating | Requires improvement |
| Gender Type | Mixed |
| Address | Wellington Road, Newport, PO30 5QT |
Music BTEC This course develops the skills needed for a career in this field, although many of the skills such as creative thinking, problem solving and teamwork are vital skills in today’s workplace across the board. The course is a Subsidiary Diploma run by the Rockschool exam board, which is worth slightly more than one full A level. Unlike Level 3 vocational courses run at other specialist music colleges on the island, this course can be combined with two other A levels to give students more options. Students complete a number of units, which at Level 3 can be largely tailored to the individual student and his/her aims and interests, including all aspects of music from performance to composition and music business. It can also be focused on music technology so making professional sounding studio recordings from scratch and music production using a range of software. If taking the performance option, students will also take part in regular performances to improve their stagecraft and confidence. Christ the King has modern, newly build facilities and staff highly experienced in teaching music and music technology at Level 3, with a strong background of results.
GCSE or Rockschool/BTEC Level 2 would be ideal, but it is possible to pick up the course without this so long as you have a passion for music, have a good range of experience in either performing, technology or composing and are willing to work on your skills and knowledge.
Students will choose their own unique set of units which each have a certain credit value. They must reach 90 credits to gain the qualification, which is typically around six units. As a vocational course, there is no exam so this course is ideal for those who struggle with exam pressures. Students build up a portfolio of evidence for each unit which is then submitted in Year 13, so assessment is an ongoing process over the course. Evidence can be written but also videos or sound recordings or work or performances and other things such as programmes, photos, stage designs, set lists, project diaries etc.
