RSL Level 2 Certificate in Technology for Music Practitioners (QCF) (600/6657/X)

Overview

This qualification is designed for learners wishing to gain knowledge and skills within the sphere of music technology

and associated music industry disciplines. The qualification will allow learners to gain understanding of technical

concepts and applications and contextual issues relating to music technology. It will provide opportunities to

develop skills in sound recording, mixing and mastering, sequencing and production, live sound, radio programming

and video production. It will also give learners an underpinning knowledge and skill set within associated areas such

as composing, listening to music and podcast production.

In undertaking this qualification, learners can acquire

experience in planning a live recording session, using an audio recorder and reflecting on work

the skills to compose a set of finished, original music using music technology

the skills to compose lyrics and assess development as a lyric writer

contextual knowledge in relation to a specified style of music

experience of planning a studio recording session and editing recorded works

understanding of the operation of, and experience of using digital audio workstation software

knowledge of the development of a specified musical style and its sub styles

the ability to recognise relationships between key elements in music and emotional responses to it

skills to create and produce a podcast

skills to create a remix of a song using audio production processes

The knowledge and skills acquired by learners undertaking this course will enable learners to progress in to further

studies equipped with a greater aptitude for using music technology in a range of situations and with a deeper

knowledge of the wider skill set and associated requirements which come with being an effective music technology

practitioner.

There are many qualifications that would complement the Level 2 Certificate in Technology for Music Practitioners.

These include;

RSL Level 2 Certificate in Performance for Music Practitioners (QCF) (600/6655/6) RSL Level 2 Certificate in Composition for Music Practitioners (QCF) (600/6656/8) NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Studies: Music Technology (600/6904/1) NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Studies: Performance Skills (600/6990/9) AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Music (500/4666/4) AQA Level 1/Level 2 GCSE in Performing Arts (500/4404/7) Further Information

For further information please visit Rockschool’s website via the link below

http://www.rockschool.co.uk/qualifications/vocationalqualifications/musicpractitioner/performancetables.aspx