Music Performance and Production - Level 3 Extended Diploma

This course has been designed to provide you with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to degree-level study or employment in the music production and performance sector.

Our music laboratories have industry-standard equipment, including Apple iMacs, equipped with Logic, Ableton, Midi Keyboards and fully functional recording studios with state-of-the-art mixing decks. There are opportunities to participate in live performances and you will study topics related to the music industry.

There will also be visits, trips and work experience. Many of our teachers are professional musicians, which gives the course a real work focus. During your course, you will be engaging in work-based activities aimed at giving you an insight into working in this industry.

Extended Diplomas have two one-year programmes. You need to finish the first year before moving on to the second.

You will develop the following skills:

• Unit 9 - Developing music performance and production skills
• Unit 10 - Exploration of specialist study in music performance and production
• Unit 11 - Preparing for progression in music performance and production
• Unit12 - Project proposal for an extended project in music performance
  and production
• Unit 13 - Extended project in music performance and production

Entry requirements:

• 4 GCSEs Grade 4 and above
• Level 2 Vocational Qualification with a merit
• BKSB English and maths Level 2 or above

You will be assessed continually through practical project work, coursework, written assignments and presentations. You will complete four practical projects and be assessed by portfolio. Your final project will be assessed by the examining board

Aged 16-18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August prior to the start date of your course and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your programme then your study with us will be free. Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Adults - Level 3

If you will be aged 19 to 23 prior to the start date of your course, and do not already have a full Level 3 qualification, you may be eligible for a Level 3 entitlement, in which case your study with us will be free. If you are older, or already have a Level 3, we have many other Level 3 courses that are also free to study. Otherwise, you will have to pay the fees yourself or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Please see here for the documents you will need to show us.

Some courses will have other associated costs, such as for specialist materials and trips. Many of our students are eligible for financial support, see here for details.

Progression to Higher Education, Apprentices or employment.