Music Technology

Assessment

Unit 1: Learners will study the technology and practice of live sound engineering and explore the types of work carried out by live sound engineers. Unit 2: Learners will cover the processes, equipment and practical skills required to produce multitrack recordings in a music studio environment. Unit 3: Learners will explore the production of the music, sound and effects that are used for media products such as games, films and apps. Unit 6: Learners will develop an understanding of how a digital audio workstation (DAW) can be used creatively to produce music, manipulate audio and mix music. Unit 8: Learners will explore the creative functions of synthesisers and samplers in making music and sound design. Unit 10: Learners explore and carry out the skills required to create effective remixes and reworks of existing musical material. Unit 13: This unit aims to give learners the skills to mix and master a digital audio workstation (DAW) project to a professional standard. Unit 16: Learners will explore the audio production techniques and ear-catching songwriting styles associated with commercial music.