Music Technology

Course summary

We are constantly exposed to recorded music, through the internet, television, and radio, nearly every day of our lives. A and AS Level Music Technology strikes a balance between the technical and creative aspects of producing that music. You will develop your technical skills in sound recording, audio processing, editing and mixing while exploring the underlying scientific principles of analogue and digital audio. Studying Music Technology at A Level, your creative side is encouraged as you undertake coursework projects in composition and recording. You will explore recent advances in music production, sound processing, sampling and synthesis, and examine contemporary innovations in digital technologies and multi-track recording, as well as the history of recorded music. Many universities offer degree courses in Music Technology as well as related specialisms such as Acoustics, Recording Engineering, Software Development, Music Production, Sound Design, Foley Engineering, Audio Systems Design, and many more. Many of our students go on to pursue the subject at degree level. Careers related to Music Technology include Music Producer, Arranger, Performer, Songwriter, Composer, Software Developer, Recording Engineer, Acoustics Engineer, Music Therapist, Television Audio Producer, Music Industry Management, Researcher, Journalist, Teacher, Music Publisher, Promoter, and Sound Designer. Three Areas of Study underpin the whole specification, encouraging both breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding. In addition, within individual components, they provide a contextual focus for students’ practical and theoretical work. They are: