Music Technology

Course summary

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