Music

Assessment

Students study four units, over two years; 2 are externally set and marked and 2 are internally marked. 3 units are mandatory and 1 is optional; the optional unit will be chosen to meet the requirements and skills of the cohort. Mandatory Units are as follows: • Practical Music Theory and Harmony - 90 credits (internal) • Professional Practice in the Music Industry - 90 credits (external) • Ensemble Music Performance - 120 credits (external) Optional units are worth 60 credits each, internally assessed and include: Composing Music; Music Performance Session Styles; Solo Performance; and Improvising Music. Each assessment is taken under specified conditions, then marked by Pearson and a grade is awarded. Learners are permitted to re-sit external assessments during their programme. Each assessment is taken under specified conditions, then marked by Pearson and a grade is awarded. Learners are permitted to re-sit external assessments during their programme. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A Level and aims to provide a coherent course of study covering both performance and the music industry.