The Music Technology course has a distinctly different focus from the Music A-level course. Topics covered include music recording and production techniques, sound and audio technology and how the development of technology changed with and influenced popular music. If you’re more Pharrell Williams than John Williams, this could be the course for you! During the course, students learn to how produce their recordings and compositions using advanced features of Logic Pro® in both the computer suite and the recording studio. Students will also build an understanding of the technical processes and principles that underpin the effective use of music technology and learn about the development of popular music from the early 20th century through to the present day. This course will be particularly well-suited to students who are already performing, writing or producing their music.
Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pupils wishing to start on 4 A levels need 5 subjects at grade 8 including each subject they will be studying. 6 in Art or similar
Personal Investigation A body of work produced in response to a theme chosen by the Art Department. Duration of 5 terms 60% of the Final Grade. Externally Set Assignment A body of work showing the development of ideas based on a student’s chosen starting point from a given theme. Eight-week preparation time Exam duration of 15 hours 40% of the Final Grade. Students will be assessed through 4 assessment objectives which have equal weighting. They must: Develop Ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Explore Select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. Record Ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. Present Meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Croydon |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | £44,592 |
| Sixth Form Fee | £13,332 - £22,560 |
| Address | Coombe Lane, Croydon, CR9 5BX |
The Music Technology course has a distinctly different focus from the Music A-level course. Topics covered include music recording and production techniques, sound and audio technology and how the development of technology changed with and influenced popular music. If you’re more Pharrell Williams than John Williams, this could be the course for you! During the course, students learn to how produce their recordings and compositions using advanced features of Logic Pro® in both the computer suite and the recording studio. Students will also build an understanding of the technical processes and principles that underpin the effective use of music technology and learn about the development of popular music from the early 20th century through to the present day. This course will be particularly well-suited to students who are already performing, writing or producing their music.
Our standard entry requirements are 36 GCSE points from 6 subjects, including English and Maths, along with good school reports and attendance records. Alternative qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Pupils wishing to start on 4 A levels need 5 subjects at grade 8 including each subject they will be studying. 6 in Art or similar
Personal Investigation A body of work produced in response to a theme chosen by the Art Department. Duration of 5 terms 60% of the Final Grade. Externally Set Assignment A body of work showing the development of ideas based on a student’s chosen starting point from a given theme. Eight-week preparation time Exam duration of 15 hours 40% of the Final Grade. Students will be assessed through 4 assessment objectives which have equal weighting. They must: Develop Ideas through sustained and focused investigations informed by contextual and other sources, demonstrating analytical and critical understanding. Explore Select appropriate resources, media, materials, techniques and processes. Record Ideas, observations and insights relevant to intentions, reflecting critically on work and progress. Present Meaningful response that realises intentions and, where appropriate, makes connections between visual and other elements.