Cue music

Course: Cue Music Duration: 20 Weeks 16 Hours per Week Qualifications Earned: OCN The Music Industry OCN Digital Audio Composition OCN Performance Skills OCN Rehearsal Skills OCN Desktop Publishing OCN Graphic Design OCN Core Skills for Musicians OCN Digital Audio Recording OCN Health & Safety and HSE First Aid City & GuildsCertificate in Adult LiteracyContent: The course is designed to creste well rounded individuals with a basic knowledge of the music industry and the practical skills needed to work within the industry. The Cue project provides education and training with a difference, aiming to provide disaffected young people with an alternative route of training.The course is progressively speacialist in nature. The units introduce the fundamentals of the music industry. The young people are encouraged to develop critical thinking and an analytical approachto the study of music. The young people are encouraged to draw upon the fundamental and specialist units combined to demonstrate an holistic approach toward the study of music.The curriculum is specifically designed for young people to gain the knowledge and skilss to continue their personal/professional development after completion. A variety of exit strategies have been developed to provide the young people with a progression route tailored to meet the needs of the individual.The strength of this programme is that we can address a range of personal development issues such as drug awareness, crime, through to health issues. The course also aims to develop the young people's key skills, including communication, literacy, through to the subtle integration of basic skill activities threaded through the music curriculum. This approach can help establish trust with the young people by breaking down preconceived ideas and concepts regarding education and build the young people's self esteem while ultimately developing their basic skills.. Entry Requirments : No formal academic entry requirements or formal knowledge of music theory is required. Completion of successful interview. Motivation and commitment to develop music within a group environment. Age 16-19