Music
RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners
The RSL Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma for Music Practitioners is a highly practical course, designed to give the student an understanding of the working life of a musician. The course covers a wide range of musical styles and suits students with high level performance skills as an instrumentalist or singer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
- Level 2 BTEC: Merit
- GCSE Music: Grade 4
- Audition
RECOMMENDED SUBJECT COMBINATIONS
WHAT TO EXPECT
Learners will:
- Perform effectively on their instrument/voice, both in class and live music events
- Rehearse and display musicianship skills Initiate and develop repertoire
- Rehearse effectively and perform music live
- Understand contextual issues relating to music style, audience and the music industry
- Understand relevant aspects of composition, music technology and production
UNITS STUDIED
- Rehearsal Skills and Live Performance (CORE)
- Planning a Career in Music (CORE)
- Session Musician
- Lead Performer
- Composing Styles
- Auditioning for Music
HOW IT’S ASSESSED
Internally assessed through a combination of practical and written assignments. All students will keep a folder of evidence for each unit. Practical work is submitted through video and recorded evidence of live performances and events. A sample of students and units is externally moderated at the end of the course.
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
- Research and Analysis
- Communication
- Leadership
- Teamwork and Co-operation
- Organisation and responsibility for running events
PROGRESSION
Complements future studies in music performance and career progression in the music industry, or progression in any sector requiring strong communication skills, problem solving, and teamwork.
WHY CHOOSE THIS SUBJECT?
This course will equip learners with a variety of abilities relevant to the music industry, ranging from knowledge development through to nearing professional skill acquisition. These skills will enable the successful learner at Level 3 to work in a near professional capacity.
Examples of the types of employment and occupational areas that these qualifications may lead to include (but are by no means limited to): Songwriter, Recording Artist, Performer, Session Musician, Producer, Composer.