Course information
Music Technology
Queen Elizabeth's Hospital - Bristol, City of
01179303040
Berkeley Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1JX
Course summary

This is a challenging and exciting course that will introduce you to the skills and knowledge you need to work in the music technology industry. It will develop both your practical skills and your ability to listen analytically to music. If you enjoy making music on computers rather than performing live, it could be an excellent A-level choice. What you’ll study This course is a mixture of practical and academic work. You’ll learn how to capture, edit, process and mix recordings. You’ll also create, edit, manipulate and structure sounds to produce technology-based compositions. Throughout the course, you’ll learn about recording and production techniques and principles, studying how they’ve developed from mono, and analogue technologies in the 1930s to modern digital technologies. Your studies will fall into three main areas: - Recording and production techniques for both corrective and creative purposes - The principles of sound and audio technology - The development of recording and production technology.

Entry requirements

If you're an existing student, entry to the Sixth Form is conditional on you achieving a minimum of six GCSEs at grade 6. You don't have to complete an application form.

How you'll be assessed

You’ll undertake two practical projects which will be externally assessed: Recording – this consists of 20% of your final marks. Technology-based composition – this consists of 20% of your final marks.= You’ll also take two written/ practical exams: Listening and analysing – this written exam consists of 25% of your final marks.= Producing and analysing – this written and practical exam consists of 35% of your final marks.

School Info

About Education Provider

RegionSouth West
Local AuthorityBristol, City of
Ofsted Rating
Gender TypeCo-Educational
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Boarding FeeUnknown
Sixth Form Fee£17,085
AddressBerkeley Place, Clifton, Bristol, BS8 1JX