Music Technology

Assessment

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.