Music Technology is a constantly evolving field which has had an enormous impact on the the sound of commercial music for many decades. Advances in technology continue to push the boundaries of what is possible and extend the creative potential of the subject. You should study Music Technology to develop the musical and technical skills required to produce your own music, and to improve your understanding of the way that technology continues to influence the music that we hear every day.
You should enjoy listening to commercial music, work well with computers and be a resilient learner who uses initiative to solve problems. You will learn to use the same hardware and software that is used in professional recording studios and production houses across the world. Getting to grips with it will be a challenge at first, but with perseverance and practice you will unlock its potential and be able to produce music to a very high standard. Enjoying using computers, and being interested in exploring, analysing and evaluating commercial music is essential.
You will submit two coursework tasks and sit two exams: Coursework 1: Technology-based Composition: 20% Coursework 2: Recording: 20% Exam 1: Listening to pieces of music and analysing their music production and related technical content: 25% Exam 2: Demonstrating your understanding of Music Technology by producing music: 35%
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £30,717 - £42,987 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £9,942 - £26,277 |
| Address | 15 The Liberty, Wells, BA5 2ST |
Music Technology is a constantly evolving field which has had an enormous impact on the the sound of commercial music for many decades. Advances in technology continue to push the boundaries of what is possible and extend the creative potential of the subject. You should study Music Technology to develop the musical and technical skills required to produce your own music, and to improve your understanding of the way that technology continues to influence the music that we hear every day.
You should enjoy listening to commercial music, work well with computers and be a resilient learner who uses initiative to solve problems. You will learn to use the same hardware and software that is used in professional recording studios and production houses across the world. Getting to grips with it will be a challenge at first, but with perseverance and practice you will unlock its potential and be able to produce music to a very high standard. Enjoying using computers, and being interested in exploring, analysing and evaluating commercial music is essential.
You will submit two coursework tasks and sit two exams: Coursework 1: Technology-based Composition: 20% Coursework 2: Recording: 20% Exam 1: Listening to pieces of music and analysing their music production and related technical content: 25% Exam 2: Demonstrating your understanding of Music Technology by producing music: 35%