The BTEC Level 2 Extended Certificate in Music Industry Skills has been designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and understanding necessary to access and progress to Level 3 study. The qualification will suit students who have an interest in music performance and/or music production who wish to explore and extend this interest via a full-time, immersive learning experience. Many students will have identified a specific career in the creative industries that they wish to progress to (for example performer, songwriter, producer, engineer).
The course offers an exciting project-based approach where you will develop your musical/technical skills alongside like-minded musicians culminating in professional, industry-relevant outcomes that will form a portfolio of work to prepare you for Level 3 study. We’re proud of our community of musicians and creative artists and you’ll be encouraged to collaborate with other courses to deliver an industry-like experience. We will support your development as either a performer or producer in a range of areas.
You can expect to study:
- Introduction to Performance and Production
- Exploring Music Composition
- Music Production Skills and Practice
- Instrument Skills Development
- Sound Engineering
You will also undertake a final end of year project that will allow you to utilise the various skills acquired throughout the course. This Level 2 Music Industry Skills Extended Certificate is equivalent to 2 GCSEs.
Students will study an English and/or Maths qualification alongside the course if they have not previously achieved a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and/or Maths.
