Music performance (Group)
Helston Community College - Cornwall
01326572685
Church Hill, Helston, TR13 8NR
Course summary

If you have an interest in the technology side of music - such as the recording studio, live sound and creating music on computers - then this is the course for you. There are no formal exams on this course. There are elements of performing music on the course, however, the emphasis is on using technology to capture, create, edit and manipulate sounds. There is also a unit of work that's sole purpose is to inform you of careers in the music industry and how to further your skillset to enable you to have a career in the industry

Entry requirements

The College entry requirements plus a grade 5 or above in GCSE music. However, if you have not done GCSE Music and are interested in the course, it is essential that you contact the course tutor before signing up.

How you'll be assessed

There are no formal exams on this course. Units of work are marked by the subject teachers, with the opportunity for students to re-submit work after receiving feedback from teachers. There is an exception of one unit which is sent to RSL (the exam board) to mark. This unit has a set amount of time dedicated to it in the school calendar, and the brief is released by RSL shortly before delivery.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityCornwall
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChurch Hill, Helston, TR13 8NR