RSL
    Level 1
    QN: 603/3306/6
    Curriculum Active

    RSL Level 1 Certificate in Technology & Composition for Music Practitioners

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by RSL. Classified as a Vocationally-Related Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 330 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 1
    Awarding Body
    RSL
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    330 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Composing Music

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will be able to demonstrate skills to create musical ideas.
    2

    Instrumental Study

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Through completion of this unit, the learner will be able to
    • Demonstrate awareness of basic care of the instrument and the instrumentalist
    • Demonstrate the ability to plan the development of instrument-specific technique, appropriate to making and/or performing music at this level
    • Know how to review progress in instrumental techniques, identifying strengths and areas for development
    3

    Music Knowledge Development

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will be able to define the career development of a music artist and recognise their influence; recognise the key elements in music.
    4

    Music Sequencing and Production

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will be able demonstrate use of DAW software to create a project; reflect on the composition project and consider ways to improve future projects.
    5

    Sound Recording

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to demonstrate the skills to plan a recording session
    • Be able to use an audio recorder to record a piece of music.
    6

    Using a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW)

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • The learner will be able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge and practical skills in using a keyboard to input music in real time into a Digital Audio Workstation

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    603/3306/6
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    RSL
    Qualification Type
    Vocationally-Related Qualification
    Operational Start
    Sept 2018