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.
Entrance requirements include a GCSE predicted average of 6 or above and 7-9 in subjects planned for A-level.
The coursework (outlined above) totals 40 per cent of the marks. The remaining 60 per cent is made up of two exam papers taken at the end of the course: • Listening and Analysing (25 per cent of A-level) Pupils will be tested on their knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques in short listening questions and extend writing on unfamiliar music. • Producing and Analysing (35 per cent of A-level) A practical, computer-based exam testing pupils’ skills in editing, mixing and production techniques in a series of supplied practical tasks and one essay focusing on a specific mixing scenario, signal path, effect or music technology hardware unit.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | East Sussex |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Day £28,710 - £29,265; Boarding £43,740 - £44,415 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Unknown |
| Address | Headmaster's House, Old Wish Road, Eastbourne, BN21 4JX |
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.
Entrance requirements include a GCSE predicted average of 6 or above and 7-9 in subjects planned for A-level.
The coursework (outlined above) totals 40 per cent of the marks. The remaining 60 per cent is made up of two exam papers taken at the end of the course: • Listening and Analysing (25 per cent of A-level) Pupils will be tested on their knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques in short listening questions and extend writing on unfamiliar music. • Producing and Analysing (35 per cent of A-level) A practical, computer-based exam testing pupils’ skills in editing, mixing and production techniques in a series of supplied practical tasks and one essay focusing on a specific mixing scenario, signal path, effect or music technology hardware unit.