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What courses are there? GCSE Music Music Technology
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GCSE Music Music Tech 100% Coursework Coursework 60% Exams 40%
What’s the difference? GCSE Music Coursework 60% Exams 40% Must be able to play an instrument or sing 100% Coursework No exams Do need basic keyboard skills Music Tech
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OCR GCSE Music GCSE Music OCR GCSE Music
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GCSE Music Coursework – 60% 2 Performances and 2 Compositions
How are you assessed? GCSE Music Coursework – 60% 2 Performances and 2 Compositions Creative Exam– 20% Controlled practical 45 minute exam Listening Exam – 20% 1 hour written exam in the main hall
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GCSE Music What do you have to do? 2 Performances 1 solo
1 ensemble (group) 2 Compositions Create 2 original pieces of music You choose the style and the instruments Live or use ICT (Reason / Sibelius) Creative Task Create a piece of music in 45 minutes Listening Exam Build up knowledge of different styles of music 1 hour exam where you listen to examples of music and answer questions
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GCSE Music When are you assessed? Year 9 Skills development
Creative/performing assessment every half term Year 10 Start Performance 1 & Composition 1 Year 11 Start Performance 2 & Composition 2 Revisit Performance 1 & Composition 1 Creative Exam Listening Exam
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NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Creative Studies: Music Technology
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What do you have to do? Music Tech
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Music Tech You have 2 compulsory units
What do you have to do? Music Tech You have 2 compulsory units 1 Controlled Assessment = 20 hours Exam board will set a brief for this work
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Music Tech You will explore many of these units
What do you have to do? Music Tech You will explore many of these units Must complete 2 for assessment
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Music Tech There is no final exam
How are you assessed? Music Tech There is no final exam 1 Controlled Assessment Unit (20 hrs) 100% Coursework Pass / Merit / Distinction / Distinction*
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Join a music club and get involved
Next Step... Join a music club and get involved BASS Vocal Group, A Cappella Vocal Group, Ukulele Club, Funk Soul Band, Steel Drum Band, Rock & Pop Futures Start having musical instrument or singing lessons
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