If you enjoy popular music, and want to learn more about the way in which it has developed technologically, then A Level Music Technology is for you. The course will stretch you, as you learn to do things with sound, that you never thought possible, with music technology. Those who enjoy A Level Music Technology are enthusiastic, have initiative and imagination, and relish a challenge. However, the most important quality is a love of music, plus a desire to learn more about the ways in which it is recorded and produced. A Level Music Technology can be studied with any other combination of subjects, and can be used as a route into a range of music technology-based university courses. It also helps build your confidence, communication and creative abilities, which are useful for future study, employment and everyday life. While some knowledge of notation will be helpful, if you play confidently by ear or can improvise well, then you will enjoy A Level Music Technology. What you study Recording and production techniques for both corrective and creative purposes including: • the use of recording and mixing techniques to capture, edit and produce a recording • the use of sound creation and manipulation techniques to create, edit and structure a technology based composition • the capture, arrangement of sounds and mixing and mastering techniques as used on commercially available recordings • the use of sound creation and processing techniques to correct and mix a recording Principles of sound and audio technology including: • the knowledge and understanding of the principles of sound and of audio technology in relation to commercially available recordings • the knowledge and understanding of the principles of sound and of audio technology in relation to theoretical and practical contexts The development of recording and production technology including: • the knowledge and understanding of the history and development of recording and production technology from current digital technologies back to the mono, analogue recording technologies in the 1950s Assessment Assessment: There are four components to your assessment: • Component 1: Recording (coursework: 20% of A Level). You use production tools and techniques to capture, edit, process and mix an audio recording. • Component 2: Technology-based composition (coursework: 20% of A Level). You produce a technology-based composition through creating, editing, manipulating and structuring sounds. • Component 3: Listening and analysing (exam: 25% of A Level). You sit a written exam in which your knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles are tested. • Component 4: Producing and analysing (exam: 35% of A Level). You apply your knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques in a practical exam Looking ahead A Level Music Technology combines well with almost any other A Level. It is an excellent choice if you are thinking of a future career in music production or wish to study music at university. Studying music technology can lead to a variety of careers, ranging from music producer to professional musician, and from music teacher to a sound technician for film, theatre, TV and radio.
GCSE Grade 6 in English, plus a good working knowledge of one or more music technology software program. It is not essential to have studied GCSE Music but you must be able to play an instrument or sing to a good standard. You must also attend a meeting with a member of staff from the Music Department.
60% Exam, 40% Coursework
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | 55 Palace Street, London, SW1E 5HJ |
If you enjoy popular music, and want to learn more about the way in which it has developed technologically, then A Level Music Technology is for you. The course will stretch you, as you learn to do things with sound, that you never thought possible, with music technology. Those who enjoy A Level Music Technology are enthusiastic, have initiative and imagination, and relish a challenge. However, the most important quality is a love of music, plus a desire to learn more about the ways in which it is recorded and produced. A Level Music Technology can be studied with any other combination of subjects, and can be used as a route into a range of music technology-based university courses. It also helps build your confidence, communication and creative abilities, which are useful for future study, employment and everyday life. While some knowledge of notation will be helpful, if you play confidently by ear or can improvise well, then you will enjoy A Level Music Technology. What you study Recording and production techniques for both corrective and creative purposes including: • the use of recording and mixing techniques to capture, edit and produce a recording • the use of sound creation and manipulation techniques to create, edit and structure a technology based composition • the capture, arrangement of sounds and mixing and mastering techniques as used on commercially available recordings • the use of sound creation and processing techniques to correct and mix a recording Principles of sound and audio technology including: • the knowledge and understanding of the principles of sound and of audio technology in relation to commercially available recordings • the knowledge and understanding of the principles of sound and of audio technology in relation to theoretical and practical contexts The development of recording and production technology including: • the knowledge and understanding of the history and development of recording and production technology from current digital technologies back to the mono, analogue recording technologies in the 1950s Assessment Assessment: There are four components to your assessment: • Component 1: Recording (coursework: 20% of A Level). You use production tools and techniques to capture, edit, process and mix an audio recording. • Component 2: Technology-based composition (coursework: 20% of A Level). You produce a technology-based composition through creating, editing, manipulating and structuring sounds. • Component 3: Listening and analysing (exam: 25% of A Level). You sit a written exam in which your knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles are tested. • Component 4: Producing and analysing (exam: 35% of A Level). You apply your knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques in a practical exam Looking ahead A Level Music Technology combines well with almost any other A Level. It is an excellent choice if you are thinking of a future career in music production or wish to study music at university. Studying music technology can lead to a variety of careers, ranging from music producer to professional musician, and from music teacher to a sound technician for film, theatre, TV and radio.
GCSE Grade 6 in English, plus a good working knowledge of one or more music technology software program. It is not essential to have studied GCSE Music but you must be able to play an instrument or sing to a good standard. You must also attend a meeting with a member of staff from the Music Department.
60% Exam, 40% Coursework
