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BTEC International Level 3 Music

Unit 1: Introduction to Music Performance and Production — assessment criteria

BTEC International Level 3 Unit 1 (Introduction to Music Performance and Production) — 60 Guided Learning Hours.

Mandatory (Pearson-set)60 GLH9 criteria
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Assessment criteria

Reproduced verbatim from the Pearson specification — the same grid the assignment brief carries. A unit grade is the highest band where all criteria in that band (and every band below it) are met.

Pass

3 criteria
A1.P1Learners approach rehearsal with some engagement and discipline, demonstrating an appropriate application of techniques and constructive collaborative working.
A1.P2Learners express how individual actions and decisions led to musical developments, with some reference to generic examples and developmental targets.
A1.P3Learners perform, demonstrating some technical proficiency, stylistic awareness and appropriate musical expression

Merit

3 criteria
A1.M1Learners approach rehearsal with consistent engagement and discipline, demonstrating an application of techniques and collaborative working that contributes to the progression of the rehearsal.
A1.M2Learners express how individual actions and decisions led to musical developments, with clear reference to relevant examples and detailed developmental targets
A1.M3Learners perform, demonstrating accurate and consistent technical proficiency, stylistic interpretation and secure musical expression.

Distinction

3 criteria
A1.D1Learners approach rehearsal with sustained and mature engagement and discipline, demonstrating a perceptive application of techniques and proficient collaborative working that contributes to the progression of the rehearsal.
A1.D2Learners comprehensively express how individual actions and decisions led to musical developments, with clear reference to relevant, reasoned and detailed examples and developmental targets.
A1.D3Learners perform, demonstrating fluent technical proficiency, refined stylistic flair and creative musical expression.

Command verbs in this unit

The verb decides the depth expected — that is what separates Pass from Merit and Distinction work on the same learning aim.

Learners
Pearson's ladder runs Identify → Describe → Explain → Compare / Analyse → Evaluate / Justify / Assess. A Merit or Distinction criterion on the same aim always implies the Pass beneath it: an “evaluate” answer that never first “explains” fails, however polished it reads. Hover a verb for what it demands.

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