Production Crafts
Music and Sound Technology
Key Stage 4
BTEC Music Production and Sound Production
Course Code: Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Music Practice
Specification: Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Music Practice
About:
The BTEC Tech Award in Music Practice allows students to develop a number of core skills including sequencing in Logic Pro X, and the practical application of microphones in a studio setting. The mandatory units explore the music industry, looking at the different job roles and organisations whilst managing a music product allows you to plan and deliver a music concert.
The aims of the course are to: inspire and enthuse learners to consider a career in the Music Sector and give learners the opportunity to gain broad knowledge and understanding of, and develoop skills in, the music industry, e.g. the live sound industry, solo or group professional performance, or music promotion and publishing.
Careers and Industry Connections:
Throughout this course students will be invited to work on a number of projects at ESA through the Projects team. Students that demonstrate a real passion for this industry will be able to further develop their skills and knowledge with the Projects team and by working with our 6th Form students.
Assessment:
Unit 1: The Music Industry (understand different types of organisations that make up the music industry and understand the job roles in the music industry)
Unit 2: Managing a Music Product (students plan, develop and deliver a music product, promote a music product and review the management process)
Unit 6: Introducing Music Recording (plan a recording session and use recording equipment safely to promote multi-track recordings)
Unit 7: Introducing Music Sequencing (explore music sequencing techniques and create tracks using Logic Pro X)
Key Stage 5
BTEC Music Production and Sound Production
Course Code: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sound Engineering
Specification: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sound Engineering
Assessment - Year 12:
Unit 6: DAW Production (externally assessed in April)
Learners will develop an understanding of how a digital audio workstation (DAW) can be used creatively to produce music, manipulate audio and mix music.
Unit 1: Live Sound
In this unit students will examine live sound technology, equipment and roles; carry out the set-up and soundcheck of a live sound system to meet the needs of performers and audience; develop live recording and mixing techniques.
Assessment - Year 13:
Unit 2: Studio Recording
In this unit students will explore the equipment and processes used for a multitrack studio recording; carry out music recording session planning to prepare for a multitrack recording; carry out music recording using techniques and processes for a multitrack recording; review the processes used in the recording of the multitrack recordings.
Unit 13: Mixing and Mastering Techniques
In this unit students will understanding mixing and mastering software techniques; develop a mixdown of a multitrack project; carry out the production of a mastered stereo audio file.
Unit 18: Working and Developing as a Production Team
In this unit students will understand the different roles and responsibilities involved in the music production process; undertake a music production project; review the music production project.
Careers and Industry Connections:
Students that have shown a passion for the production arts would be invited to a number of exciting work experience opportunities and work on a number of projects throughout the EUTC.
Students have gone on to study the production arts at a number of prestigious institutions such as RADA, Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, LIPA, Guildhall, Rose Bruford and also apprenticeships and employment.
We are proud of the number of professional links that we have developed and are able to link our students with.