PERFORMING ARTS & MEDIA
BTEC LEVEL 3
performing arts
(dance)
C SD
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
A-LEVEL
music
technology
3 Outstanding success rate and opportunities for progression
into the UK’s leading dance colleges and universities.
3 Diverse and rigorous training in a multitude of dance styles
and genres.
3 Visiting professional dance company workshops.
3 Professional and rewarding training environment.
3 Opportunities to perform in a variety of showcases and public
performances.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE
3 You will gain both practical skills and theoretical knowledge
as sound engineer and music producer leading to further
training and careers in the music industry, TV, film and
interactive media such as games design.
3 Suitable for people who are both artistic and scientifically
minded.
WHAT YOU WILL STUDY
Recording Studio skills using microphones, effects processors,
mixing desks and production software using Cubase.
Composing using technology music production techniques used
in Popular Music and Jazz genres.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
Two pieces of coursework across the year.
Two exams at the end of the year, including a practical exam
using Cubase Software.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• to be technically minded and able to solve problems logically
• to be musically skilled; having a basic knowledge of
instruments and an ability to read music notation and chord
charts is essential
• to be a keen fan of diverse musical genres and open-minded
enough to explore new genres
• successful completion of a music theory assessment at
registration
Contemporary Dance Theatre, African Dance, Lyrical Dance,
Urban Dance, performing to an audience project, improvisation
skills.
HOW YOU WILL BE ASSESSED
You will be assessed every half term on a performance you give
in the genre that you are currently studying. You will also have
written assignments as part of each unit which count towards
your overall grade.
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO TAKE THIS COURSE
• to successfully complete an audition
• passion, drive and ambition to succeed in improving your
dance skills
• commitment and time management skills to meet deadlines
• professionalism at all times
• to be supportive and encouraging of others in order to create
a positive working environment.
PROGRESSION
The BTEC course alongside the support, guidance and audition
preparation offered by staff will thoroughly prepare you for your
next stage of training at the country’s leading dance colleges.
PROGRESSION
Many of our students go on to Sound Engineering, Music
Production and Live Sound Engineering degree courses at
university. Some also combine Music Tech with courses such as
Physics, Maths and Electronics to go on to work in architectural
acoustics, TV broadcast and audio for games.
PRIESTLEY EXTRA
We are one of a few Certified Steinberg training centres in the
UK. All of our students will receive an entry-level version of
Cubase and discounts on further upgrades. We have strong
links with recording studios and performance venues all over
the UK.
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PRIESTLEY EXTRA
Oxygen is the college’s contemporary dance company which
consists of a group of talented, dedicated and passionate
dancers who strive to create interesting and original works from
a variety of different stimuli, whilst also continuing to develop
their technical skills. The process and exploration of
choreographing is an extremely important part of the company,
as is the opportunity to showcase dance works and perform to
live audiences. Application is through audition and is open to
anyone studying at Priestley College.