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Thinking of studying a BTEC in Music?

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Music

Could you be the next…Plan B?

Benjamin Paul Ballance-Drew is an English rapper, singer-songwriter, actor and film director & producer, known as Plan B.

Awarded Best Hip Hop/Grime and Best Male at the MOBO Awards 2012

Performing in several different music genres – hip hop, acoustic, drum and bass and soul

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His second album, The Defamation of Strickland Banks went straight into the UK album chart at number 1

Thinking of studying a BTEC in Music? In this presentation you’ll find

Working in the music sector The skills and knowledge you need What you’ll learn studying a BTEC

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Why choose a BTEC? Recognised by universities and employers Your journey through education Succeed with BTEC A ‘real world’ approach to learning

Where can BTEC take you My story … Tom Gardner, BTEC Performing Arts Student of the Year Your career choices with BTEC

Who can help me? Ask your teacher and find out more

Working in the Music Sector

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Working in the Music sector The Skills you need Alongside your music skills, you’ll need:

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Digital skills

For research and music production

Business skills

Understanding the needs of the audience

Communication skills

Articulating ideas and presenting your work

BTEC Music What you’ll learn

Work collaboratively as a group to plan the creation of a CD or online product

BTEC in Music teaches the knowledge and skills you need to work in the industry

Discover how different organisations contribute to the music industry and the importance of them communicating and working together effectively

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Learn about music equipment and how to source equipment from service organisations and agencies

Why choose BTEC?

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Why choose BTEC? 5 reasons

Recognised by schools, colleges, universities and employers

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Progress to further education, training and employment

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Present your work in a variety of ways

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Practical, real-world approach to learning

Assessment happens throughout the course

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Your journey through education and training BTEC Firsts can be studied as part of a broad and balanced curriculum, either alongside GCSE or as part of a Study Programme.

Qualification Map Further Education Higher Education BTEC Apprenticeships

Employment

Level 3 (Key Stage 5)

BTEC Nationals

A Levels (GCE)

Levels 1 & 2 (Key Stage 4)

BTEC Firsts

GCSE

BTEC Entry 3/Level 1

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After completing a BTEC First, learners can go on to study BTEC Nationals, A levels or a combination of the two.

Succeed with BTEC

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A ‘real world’ approach to learning With BTEC, you'll be assessed throughout the course, on a range of assignments, rather than in one final exam BTECs let you present your work in a way that suits your style and makes the best of what you produce

Creating a recording

Writing and producing a website

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Producing promotional leaflets and posters

Giving a live performance to an audience

Where can BTEC take you?

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Outstanding BTEC Performing Arts Student Tom Gardner Studying BTEC • Working independently and as part of a team • Involvement with a local community group • Inspiration for future career Where next for Tom? • Has a BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Performing Arts and is studying for his BTEC Level 3 qualification • Will go on to the University of York to study drama

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BTEC Music opens doors to careers as. . .

Performer

Composer

Producer

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Sound Engineer

Who can help me?

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Talk to your teacher to find out more about BTEC in Music

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