Pearson
Level 3
QN: 601/7928/4
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Pearson Edexcel Level 3 Advanced GCE in Music
Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by Pearson. Classified as a GCE A Level. Total guided learning hours: 360 hours.
Qualification Level
Level 3
Awarding Body
Pearson
Syllabus Units
3 Units
Guided Hours
360 hrs
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Course Syllabus & Study Modules
Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.
1
Appraising
Fusions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse and evaluate music that fuses different traditions
- Identify musical features and contextual influences
2
Appraising
Instrumental Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse and evaluate instrumental music from the Western classical tradition
- Identify musical features and contextual influences
3
Appraising
Music for Film
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse and evaluate music for film
- Identify musical features and contextual influences
4
Appraising
New Directions
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse and evaluate music from the 20th and 21st centuries
- Identify musical features and contextual influences
5
Appraising
Popular Music and Jazz
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse and evaluate popular music and jazz
- Identify musical features and contextual influences
6
Appraising
Vocal Music
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Analyse and evaluate vocal music from the Western classical tradition
- Identify musical features and contextual influences
7
Component 1 Performing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Component 1 Performing
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Component 1 Performing
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Component 1 Performing
8
Component 2 Composing
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Component 2 Composing
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Component 2 Composing
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Component 2 Composing
9
Component 3 Appraising
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Understand key principles, terminology and concepts of Component 3 Appraising
- Apply practical skills, procedures and techniques in Component 3 Appraising
- Evaluate performance, standards and best practices for Component 3 Appraising
10
Composing
Brief-based composition
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Respond to a given brief or stimulus
- Compose music that meets the requirements of the brief
11
Composing
Composition techniques and processes
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Compose music that demonstrates technical control and musical coherence
- Apply compositional devices and structures
12
Performing
Solo and/or ensemble performance
Verified
Key Learning Objectives:
- Perform a programme of music as a soloist and/or as part of an ensemble
- Demonstrate technical control, expression, and interpretation
Regulatory & Verification Details
- Qualification Number (QN)
- 601/7928/4
- Regulated Status
- Available to learners
- Awarding Body
- Pearson
- Qualification Type
- GCE A Level
- Operational Start
- Sept 2016