Year 10 Music

Term 

What are we learning 

1-4 

Component 1: Exploring Music Styles and Products 

In this component, you will develop your understanding of different types of music products and the techniques used to create them. You will explore how musical elements, technology and other resources are used in the creation, production and performance of music. You will also practically explore the key features of different styles of music and music theory and apply your knowledge and understanding to developing your own creative work. 

Learning outcome A: Demonstrate an understanding of styles of music 

Through focused listening and music-making activities, learners will explore a variety of musical styles (Synthpop, Minimalism, Film Music, Britpop and Rock and Roll) and understand the key features of different styles of music and their use of musical elements. 

Learning outcome B: Apply understanding of the use of techniques to create music  

This learning outcome is designed to be taught through a combination of practical and taught sessions that will allow learners to investigate and experiment with how music from a variety of styles is performed, created and produced in order to produce their own products. 

5-6 

Component 2: Music Skills Development 

In this component, you will participate in workshops and classes where you will develop technical, practical, personal and professional skills and specialise in at least two of the following areas: music performance, creating original music, music production. Throughout your development, you will review your progress and consider how to make improvements. You will learn how musicians share their work and collaborate with others and will develop your skills as a musician in how to use blogs, YouTube™, Soundcloud™ and other platforms to share your work and skills development with others. 

Learning outcome A: Demonstrate professional and commercial skills for the music industry  

Learners will explore professional techniques for musicians and look at how musicians share their music with others. They will learn to use a variety of methods of evidencing processes and outcomes and communicating skills development. 

Learning outcome B: Apply development processes for music skills and techniques  

Learners will participate in workshops and sessions to identify and develop musical skills and techniques in the following three disciplines: 1. Music performance 2. Creating original music 3. Music production. They will then select and develop their individual musical and professional techniques appropriate to context and style and demonstrate the application of these skills and techniques in the creation of musical outcomes across two of the three disciplines. 

Links 

Specification - Pearson BTEC Level 1/Level 2 Tech Award in Music Practice 2022