The music industry is an ever changing, ever growing part of our society. Studying music technology will allow you to gain insight and understanding into some of its key features such as mixing, engineering, producing and composing. The course is a very practical one and you will spend a lot of time in our recording studios and live rooms developing your skill-set. Throughout the year there will be opportunities to use your developing skills in ‘real-world’ scenarios through your participation in concerts and other extracurricular activities. What will I learn? The course is very practical in nature and offers students the opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and understanding in the following areas: - Mixing and Mastering recording - Live recording techniques (particularly mic placement and use of a mixing desk) - Sequencing skills using Logic Pro X - Songwriting and production - Audio manipulation for creative purposes - Principles of recording technology - The development of recording and production technology
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). Whilst a GCSE in music is not a necessary requirement for this course, a fundamental knowledge of music production software (ideally Logic) is very important. We also require students to demonstrate practical competencies on a musical instrument, as there are aspects of the course that require students to act as session musicians for one another.
EdexcelThe course is split into four main components: Recording, composing using technology, listening and analysis and production and analysis. You will be assessed on your ability to compose music using technology, to record music in a studio setting and to analyse music. 60% of this course is assessed through written examination and the remaining 40% is coursework submission. The written exam will require students to listen to and analyse unfamiliar music and complete various practical production exercises within Logic. There is also an essay writing segment on a specific part of music technology.
About Education Provider
| Region | South West |
| Local Authority | Bath and North East Somerset |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £37,770 - £42,735 |
| Sixth Form Fee | Day £25,500 - £26,790 |
| Address | Church Lane, Monkton Combe, Bath, BA2 7HG |
The music industry is an ever changing, ever growing part of our society. Studying music technology will allow you to gain insight and understanding into some of its key features such as mixing, engineering, producing and composing. The course is a very practical one and you will spend a lot of time in our recording studios and live rooms developing your skill-set. Throughout the year there will be opportunities to use your developing skills in ‘real-world’ scenarios through your participation in concerts and other extracurricular activities. What will I learn? The course is very practical in nature and offers students the opportunity to gain skills, knowledge and understanding in the following areas: - Mixing and Mastering recording - Live recording techniques (particularly mic placement and use of a mixing desk) - Sequencing skills using Logic Pro X - Songwriting and production - Audio manipulation for creative purposes - Principles of recording technology - The development of recording and production technology
All offers are then subject to candidates achieving a minimum of seven GCSE Grades 9 - 4 (or equivalent), together with appropriate facilitating grades in subjects related to their choice of A level subjects (see 6th Form prospectus for more information). Whilst a GCSE in music is not a necessary requirement for this course, a fundamental knowledge of music production software (ideally Logic) is very important. We also require students to demonstrate practical competencies on a musical instrument, as there are aspects of the course that require students to act as session musicians for one another.
EdexcelThe course is split into four main components: Recording, composing using technology, listening and analysis and production and analysis. You will be assessed on your ability to compose music using technology, to record music in a studio setting and to analyse music. 60% of this course is assessed through written examination and the remaining 40% is coursework submission. The written exam will require students to listen to and analyse unfamiliar music and complete various practical production exercises within Logic. There is also an essay writing segment on a specific part of music technology.