Sound Recording
Hanley Castle High School - Worcestershire
01684593241
Church End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0BL
Course summary

This is a course designed for those who are interested in all aspects of the Music Industry including sound production, sequencing, and recording. It demands a critical ear for listening and an ability to make musical decisions. You will need some knowledge of musical notation and some skill on an instrument would be beneficial but by no means essential. Most of all, you will need to spend time refining your work and never settle for second best. BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificates are specialist qualifications for students who have a clear view of their future career or are seeking progression to higher education. BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificates are equivalent to one GCE A level and are highly valued by universities, further education colleges, and employers alike.

Entry requirements

Our general Sixth Form entry requirement is 5 GCSEs at grades 4 - 9. It is essential to have a C grade at GCSE music or a Merit at Level 2 BTEC Music. Entry to the course is sometimes subject to a discussion meeting between teacher and student.

How you'll be assessed

Unit No.2 Studio Recording Techniques Learners will cover the processes, equipment, and practical skills required to produce multitrack recordings in a music studio environment. GLH 60 Internal, Mandatory Unit No.6 Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) Production Learners will develop an understanding of how a digital audio workstation (DAW) can be used creatively to produce music, manipulate audio, and mix music. GLH 120 External, Mandatory and Sypnotic Unit No.1 Live Sound Learners will study the technology and practice of live sound engineering and explore the types of work carried out by live sound engineers. GLH 60 Internal, Optional Unit No. 13 Mixing and Mastering Techniques This unit aims to give learners the skills to mix and master a digital audio workstation (DAW) project to a professional standard. GLH 60 Internal, Optional Unit No. 14 Studio Design and Acoustics Learners explore recording studio design by understanding sound wave behavior, the human hearing a response to music, and methods of acoustic control. GLH 60 Internal, Optional Unit No. 18 Working and Developing as a Production Team Learners will develop an understanding of the collaborative process by which a music recording project is carried out. GLH 60 Internal, Optional

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityWorcestershire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeCo-Educational
AddressChurch End, Hanley Castle, Worcester, WR8 0BL