Music Technology
Course summary
These courses involve the development of practical Music Technology skills and a study of how music is created using recording technology and digital music software. During the courses, you will develop skills in: - Recording - using the recording studio to create a commercial track. - Technology-based composition - creating, editing, manipulating and structuring sounds to produce a technology- based composition. - Listening and Analyzing - you will develop your knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles. - Producing and Analyzing - you will develop your knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques and apply these to unfamiliar commercial recordings. Career Opportunities: Recording Engineer, Studio Technician, Music and Media, Radio Technician, live sound at music events and many more.
Entry Requirements
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| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
GCSE qualifications | 5 gcse qualifications at grade 4.0 or above | — |
As published by the school
At least five grade 9–4 at GCSE or equivalent at L2 In addition the required entry criteria for each of the courses they wish to study in the Sixth Form, some of the courses offered may require a higher GCSE grade in a particular subject or subjects
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Assessment
AS and A Level: Component 1 - Recording 20% (coursework) Component 2 - Technology-based composition 20% (coursework) Component 3 - Listening and Analyzing 25% (written/listening exam) Component 4 - Producing and Analyzing 35% (written/practical exam) The two courses follow the same unit/assessment scheme, but a higher standard of coursework / level of knowledge is expected at A Level.
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