The Level 2 Diploma in Music provides an excellent opportunity to broaden your musical knowledge and performance skills through both practical and academic study.
This course will give you the foundations from which to develop yourself as a practicing musician, as well as teaching you the skills you need to study music at a higher level.
This Course allows you to explore various elements of music. It is made up of 7 units which include Performance, Rehearsal, Music Theory, Solo Performance and working in the industry, along with a collection of units which are focused on planning a music event.
You will be expected to study approximately 18 hours in College as well as completing self-directed private study.
This course is aimed at students who want to develop their musical knowledge as well as their playing and performance skills. You will be advised about the progression opportunities available to you and prepare for this.
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Course Details
The course focuses on practical activities and is for students wanting to follow a vocational programme in either Music Production or Music Performance.
You will study and develop skills in the processes involved in organising and being part of music performances, developing as an artist, music theory, composition and singing.
You will be encouraged to learn additional instruments to your first study instrument and perform in College and at venues in and around Wirral and the wider City Region.
Although the emphasis is on practical assignments, you will need to complete written assessments in the form of evaluative log books and rehearsal diaries as well as contextual and business studies. Students must be able to perform.
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Entry Guidelines
- You will need 4 GCSE's at Grade 3 or above. One of the 4 GCSE's to be Maths or English at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) to study at this level.
- If you have a beginner/Introductory qualification, for example Level 1 Aspire Media/Music, and a maths or English GCSE at Grade 3 (or Functional Skill level 1) you can study at this level.
- Entry requirements for Level 2 courses in some sectors may be more specific. If you're unsure whether you meet these requirements, don't worry — we can help you find a suitable course that aligns with your skills and experience.
You will be required to perform a short audition which can be singing, or playing your musical instrument.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
On successfully completing this course you may be able to progress onto the Level 3 Extended Diploma in Music or other Level 3 pathways.
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Timetable
You will typically be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week. You will receive your individual timetable at the start of your course. -
Equipment Required
To learn effectively on your course you will need to use certain items of equipment and undertake particular activities as part of your studies.
To further enhance your learning experience the following will be required:
- Musical Instrument Equipment (e.g. drum sticks, guitar strings, sheet music etc.):
If you need support with these costs, don't worry, click on the link below and complete a bursary application form. https://www.wmc.ac.uk/student-support/financial-support/bursaries-loans
Equipment purchased will be yours to keep and you will be able to use them for practice at home and in your future career.
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Assessment Methods
Students are assessed through practical projects and written assignments.
Dalton Tomkins
Music Student
The opportunities of playing, Rockpoint, Future Yard and Oakland. It's given us great experience and expanded our following.
