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Introduction
Platform One is an independent organisation that works in partnership
with the Isle of Wight College and University College Chichester to provide
high quality music and music technology provision at all levels.
Courses are based in Platform One's own dedicated premises - a 5 minute
walk from the Isle of Wight College - which accommodates professional
recording studios, music post production facilities, a specialist music
technology suite, fully equipped rehearsal rooms and DJ technology resources.
Endorsement deals with leading manufacturers ensure that quality equipment
is available to all students studying with Platform One.
In addition to your main qualification, students will have the opportunity
to study for additional, complementary qualifications. These currently
include practical grades on your main instrument taught by our experienced
specialist tutors, traditional music theory grades and key skills.
'Music students are highly motivated and are
competent performers, with performance disciplines well above the usual
standard for the stage of their course.'
'A unique feature of the curriculum is the
collaboration with an external, independent provider. This is a well-resourced
and well managed area which now provides the music curriculum'
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Career Information
Britain’s music industry is worth almost £5 billion a year
and music activities generate the equivalent of 126,000 full-time jobs
in the UK.
You may want to study music for the love of it or to pursue a career as
a singer, instrumentalist or composer but the possibilities do not stop
there. There are numerous career paths open to you. Whatever your interest
there are jobs in teaching, music therapy, sound recording, song writing,
production, promotion and management.
Music courses with Platform One offer a unique opportunity to study with
music professionals using high quality resources and facilities that reflect
industry standards. Courses are academic, practical and provide appropriate
progression right through to degree level.
BTec National Diploma in Music Practice
BTec
First Diploma in Music
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BTec
National Diploma in Music Practice
The course is studied full time over two years and is equivalent to three
full A2 Levels making this course an ideal pathway for students aiming
to study at university level. The course is continuously assessed so no
end of year examination disasters - you know exactly where you are right
the way through the course.
Last academic year 95% of students achieved the full BTEC
National Diploma in Music Practice with 67% continuing on to higher education.
The application process closes on the 31 August for all
full time courses commencing in September. Application forms are available
from Platform, the Isle of Wight College and Connexions.
Download Datasheet
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Core Units:
The Music Industry
Listening Skills
Music in Context
Music Performance Process
Music Performance Major Project
Specialist Units:
Musical Arranging
Composing
History of Popular Music
Live Performance Workshop
Music from Around the World
Musical Performance Techniques 1
Musical Performance Techniques 2
Music Theory and Harmony
Special Subject Investigation
Sound Recording Techniques
Computer Technology for Music
Live Sound
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BTec
First Diploma in Music
The course is studied full time over one year
and is equivalent to five full GCSEs making this course an ideal pathway
to the BTec National Diploma in Music Practice.
The application process closes on the 31 August for all
full time courses commencing in September. Application forms are available
from Platform, the Isle of Wight College and Connexions.
Download Datasheet
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Core Units:
Music Production Project
The Music Industry
Understanding Music
Performing Music
Composing
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