This course offers students the exciting opportunity to develop their musical expertise through a highly contemporary computer based practical subject. Students will develop their musical knowledge, understanding and skills using digital music applications (particularly Logic Pro X and Cubase Artist 12). Tasks include learning to make close mic recordings, composing using technology, listening, analysing and producing. Students will be encouraged to engage with a wide range of music technology techniques and develop an understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of the use of music technology in the creation and production of music.
GCSE Music is not a prerequisite; however, it is essential that students have an understanding and appreciation of music and are prepared to work in a highly detailed and painstaking way towards a perfect finished result.
There are four components to the assessment: • Recording - close mic record one piece of contemporary music from a list of ten songs issued by the exam board; a minimum of five instruments and vocals will be recorded. • Technology-based composition - one composition chosen from three briefs; synthesis and sampling/audio manipulation and creative effects must be included. • Listening and analysing - written examination including questions based on listening to two unfamiliar commercial recordings and two essay questions. • Producing and analysing - practical and written examination, including questions and practical tasks relating to audio and MIDI materials provided and one essay.
About Education Provider
| Region | West Midlands |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £10,617 - £16,641 |
| Address | The Palace, The Close, Lichfield, WS13 7LH |
This course offers students the exciting opportunity to develop their musical expertise through a highly contemporary computer based practical subject. Students will develop their musical knowledge, understanding and skills using digital music applications (particularly Logic Pro X and Cubase Artist 12). Tasks include learning to make close mic recordings, composing using technology, listening, analysing and producing. Students will be encouraged to engage with a wide range of music technology techniques and develop an understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of the use of music technology in the creation and production of music.
GCSE Music is not a prerequisite; however, it is essential that students have an understanding and appreciation of music and are prepared to work in a highly detailed and painstaking way towards a perfect finished result.
There are four components to the assessment: • Recording - close mic record one piece of contemporary music from a list of ten songs issued by the exam board; a minimum of five instruments and vocals will be recorded. • Technology-based composition - one composition chosen from three briefs; synthesis and sampling/audio manipulation and creative effects must be included. • Listening and analysing - written examination including questions based on listening to two unfamiliar commercial recordings and two essay questions. • Producing and analysing - practical and written examination, including questions and practical tasks relating to audio and MIDI materials provided and one essay.