BTEC National Extended Certificate in Digital Music Production (equivalent to 1 A Level)

Assessment

All units on this course are internally assessed and are 60 GLH in length, apart from the DAW production unit which is externally assessed and is 120 GLH in length. External Assessment: The styles of external assessment used for qualifications in the Music Technology suite are: • set tasks – learners take the assessment during a defined window and demonstrate understanding through completion of a vocational task. Internal Assessments: Internal assessments demonstrate practical and technical skills using appropriate equipment software and processes. These may include: • completing realistic tasks to meet specific briefs or purposes. • writing up the findings of their own research. • using case studies to explore complex or unfamiliar situations. • carrying out projects for which they have choice over the direction and outcomes.