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Music Courses

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Getting Ahead

Music Courses at South Downs Campus

Are you studying a Level 2 or Level 3 Music course at South Downs Campus in September? If so, you’re in the right place!

This work will help you get to grips with some of the key concepts involved in this course and the music industry. Building these foundations now will put you in good stead when you begin your course in September.

students using music tech equipment

Write a brief account (approx. 200 words) about how you got into music, what or who has inspired you, and where you would like to see yourself in the future.

Research two job roles within the music industry. Identify the skills and backgrounds required to be suitable for these jobs. Describe the nature of the work.

Rate the following skill sets/areas of understanding you have, from 1 – 10.

1 being ‘I have very little experience/skill’ and 10 being ‘This is a really strong skill/area for me’.

Do not worry about putting a low skill set; this will not affect your place on the course.

  • How do you rate your Performance/Technical/Production skills? If any, how do you rate your understanding of music theory?
  • How would you rate your composition skills?
  • Problem-solving – if you get stuck with something, how well do you cope with solving the problem?
  • How do you rate your skill sets with technology such as music equipment and software? Do you create music at home on a DAW? If yes, please explain what software you use and the genres of music you create.

Compile a 10-song playlist that best describes you.

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My time at the college was definitely life changing, I have learnt a lot of new skills, and obviously it’s a completely new experience. The support was great, there was always people there to help and try make it as easy as they can for you. The college is really fantastic, it has helped me on the way to get to what I want to achieve within my career goals.

Erin Morgan, BTEC student

My experience at the College was great, it’s very different to school, and I think it’s a good step to going to university. The support was amazing, I loved all of my teachers, they helped me through everything. The College is friendly and you will succeed.

Heidi Adamson Brattland, A Level student

Everyone at the College was really helpful, and there’s lots of facilities, meaning it’s very easy to get your work done on time, and get good grades. The teaching and support was excellent, they were always on top of it, and made sure you got work done on time and you were challenged. Everyone is friendly and its really diverse, meaning you can get involved in lots of different things.

Conor Ward, BTEC student