Music

The creative industries, including music, are vibrant, exciting and highly competitive; they contributed £100 billion to the UK economy in 2018, the fastest growing sector in the UK. This qualification is the same size and level as a GCSE. It is ideal for a pre-16 student working at level 2 and would like to learn about the different types of music practice – from composition and performance, to song writing – and the various musical styles and techniques that are required to create them. Learners will also develop important practical skills that are vital in the modern music industry, from rehearsing to experimenting with technology, equipment and instruments. The qualification is relevant to the music industry of today. This qualification will allow you to develop your knowledge and skills through practical and creative application in a vocational context.

The course is assessed through 100% Coursework; there is no written exam. Pupils studying music at KS4 achieve excellent results at AMA.