Music Technology

Assessment

Component 1 Recording Non-examined assessment 20% Assessment overview One recording was chosen from a list of 10 songs provided by Pearson, consisting of a minimum of five compulsory instruments and two additional instruments. Component 2 Technology-based composition Non-examined assessment 20% Assessment overview One technology-based composition chosen from three briefs supplied by the board Synthesis and sampling/audio manipulation and creative effects use must be included. Component 3 Listening and analysing Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 25% Assessment overview Section A: Listening and analysing (40 marks) – four questions, each based on unfamiliar commercial recordings supplied by Pearson (10 marks each). Section B: Extended written responses (35 marks) –two essay questions. One comparison question uses two unfamiliar commercial recordings (15 marks). Unit 4 Producing and analysing Written/practical examination: 2 hours 15 minutes (plus 10 minutes setting–up time) 35% Assessment overview Section A: Producing and analysing (85 marks)–five questions related to the audio and MIDI materials provided. Section B: Extended written response (20marks) –one essay focusing on a specific mixing scenario, signal path, effect or music technology hardware unit