Music Technology

Course summary

Music technology is the study of the production of contemporary music. Pupils will learn how to record, sequence and produce music through the completion of coursework tasks and in preparation for examined units. Coursework tasks include producing a fully realised professional recording, using the College’s professional recording studio in addition to a computer-based composition piece in which pupils will demonstrate their composition, sequencing and production skills in response to a set brief. These tasks include learning about microphone and studio techniques, synthesis, sampling and audio manipulation, sequencing, effects and audio processing. Pupils will also learn about the history and development of recording and production technology, the principles of sound and recording technology and their application for corrective and creative purposes.