Head of Department: - Mr S Noakes
Examining Board: Edexcel

What Will I Study?

Component 1: Exploring Music Products and Styles

Learners will explore the techniques used in the creation of different musical products and investigate the key features of different musical styles.

Component 2: Music Skills Development

Learners will have the opportunity to develop two musical disciplines through engagement in practical tasks, while documenting their progress and planning for further improvement.

Component 3: Responding to a Music Brief

Learners will be given the opportunity to develop and present music in response to a given music brief.
 

What Skills Will I Develop?

This qualification will help learners to develop the vital skills required to be successful in Music through composing, performing and producing music. This course allows learners to explore the sector and to learn and try out new skills, techniques and styles allowing them to make an informed decision about their future learning and career.
Students also have an opportunity to explore music in a practical setting and to develop understanding of the techniques used to create and realise music. They will explore a variety of musical styles and the musical theory and techniques that underpin them and develop technical and practical skills through workshops and classes. In addition, learners will develop transferable and employability skills such as responding to a brief, self-development, planning, time management and communication.

How Will I Be Assessed?

As a creative subject with a focus on music practice, there is no written exam. All components, including the externally assessed synoptic component, are assessed through engaging, open, and flexible set tasks, designed to give learners as much freedom as possible in how they respond, allowing them to work to their own strengths and interests, and to focus on the area of the music sector that most excites and appeals to them.
This Tech Award complements the learning in GCSE programmes by broadening experience and skills participation in different types of musical techniques for different musical styles. It is a great stepping-stone into further vocational or academic study in the Music sector.

 For more information please see Music Learning Journey and Curriculum Overview.