Level 2 Extended Certificate in Music

This course gives students an introduction to a variety of areas including; performance skills, rehearsal skills, studio recording, music technology, the music business and music theory.You will work in bands towards regular performances. Our weekly lunchtime gigs give you the opportunity to hear performances from visiting professionals including former students and staff. All students perform at the college's very own Festival- Chi-Fest – in June. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. A practical approach to learning 2. Get to play in a band at different events during the year 3. Music Department Graded Outstanding by Ofsted 4. The Only Roland Academy on the South Coast 5. Taught by professional musicians with knowledge of the industry What will I Study? You will study the Music Industry, Managing a Music Product, Music and Production Analysis, Music Showcase. You will research A music topic, have an Introduction to Music Performance, and music sequencing, you will work towards Solo Music Performances and Music Ensemble work. How will I be Taught? There will be a range of both practical and theoretical subjects. Each unit will require you to complete assessment activities which will be set throughout the year. All the information and criteria to be addressed will be available on line and all of the subject material will be delivered at college. How will I be Assessed? Each unit will give students the opportunity to be assessed at different times during the course. Some of the assessment is practical and some theory. There are two exams in June which will go towards the final grades. What our students say? "I really enjoy the range of music and the high quality of teaching we have here. The staff are very experienced musicians themselves and just love their passion for music"