This course covers the areas of real world recording, production and computer based music creation. This course would be suitable for you if: • You have a love of many different kinds of popular music (including jazz) and are willing to explore and expand on this throughout the course • You want to study music but do not wish to perform as part of the course (or are not at a Grade 5 level on your first instrument). You will need keyboard skills to access the course. • You have studied music at KS4. If you have a basic knowledge of music theory due to having instrumental lessons please confirm with staff at Open Evening or Induction Week that your knowledge is sufficient.
• To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE. • Qualifications other than GCSE or BTEC are not counted unless related directly to subjects selected at Advanced Level.
2 Coursework Components: Externally Assessed Component 1 – Recording 3 minute close-mic studio recording of a commercially available song. Choice of 10 songs or artists as prescribed by the exam board. Component 2 – Technology Based Composition 3 minute composition utilizing technology in its creation. Choice of one brief, from a set of three, provided by the exam board covering music to film, music to lyrics or sampling. 2 Exam Components: Externally Assessed Component 3 – Critical Listening Paper Written exam requiring the student to analyse, critique and compare a range of unheard material. You will be expected to comment on sound production techniques, production errors/limitations and possible solutions. Component 4 – Analysing and Producing Paper Practical exam that requires the student to identify and correct musical and/or production errors across a range of audio tracks provided. The final task in the exam is to mix the tracks into one final stereo master, for submission with their exam paper.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Kent |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Chatham Street, Ramsgate, CT11 7PS |
This course covers the areas of real world recording, production and computer based music creation. This course would be suitable for you if: • You have a love of many different kinds of popular music (including jazz) and are willing to explore and expand on this throughout the course • You want to study music but do not wish to perform as part of the course (or are not at a Grade 5 level on your first instrument). You will need keyboard skills to access the course. • You have studied music at KS4. If you have a basic knowledge of music theory due to having instrumental lessons please confirm with staff at Open Evening or Induction Week that your knowledge is sufficient.
• To study 3 or 4 Advanced Level subjects we require at least 5 grade 6 passes at GCSE. • Qualifications other than GCSE or BTEC are not counted unless related directly to subjects selected at Advanced Level.
2 Coursework Components: Externally Assessed Component 1 – Recording 3 minute close-mic studio recording of a commercially available song. Choice of 10 songs or artists as prescribed by the exam board. Component 2 – Technology Based Composition 3 minute composition utilizing technology in its creation. Choice of one brief, from a set of three, provided by the exam board covering music to film, music to lyrics or sampling. 2 Exam Components: Externally Assessed Component 3 – Critical Listening Paper Written exam requiring the student to analyse, critique and compare a range of unheard material. You will be expected to comment on sound production techniques, production errors/limitations and possible solutions. Component 4 – Analysing and Producing Paper Practical exam that requires the student to identify and correct musical and/or production errors across a range of audio tracks provided. The final task in the exam is to mix the tracks into one final stereo master, for submission with their exam paper.