The course has an emphasis on practical work and will allow you to cultivate a wide range of skills, including sequencing MIDI and audio, recording live instruments, producing and composing using music technology.
Component 1: Recording (20%) Students will learn how to use production tools and techniques to capture, edit, process and mix an audio recording. One recording of a song ,chosen from a list of 10 artists provided by Pearson, consisting of a minimum of five compulsory instruments and two additional instruments. Keyboard tracks may be sequenced. Total time must be between 3 minutes and 3½ minutes. Logbook and authentication form must be supplied. Component 2: Technology-based composition (20%) Students will create, edit, manipulate and structure sounds to produce a technology-based composition. One technology-based composition chosen from three briefs set by Pearson. Synthesis and sampling/audio manipulation and creative effects use must be included. Total time must be 3 minutes. Logbook and authentication form must be supplied. Component 3: Listening and analysing (25%) This is a written exam that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques through the listening of unfamiliar commercial recording. The paper lasts 1hours 30mins. Component 4: Producing and analysing (35%) This component is a written/practical exam that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques, to be applied to unfamiliar materials. Each student will be provided with a set of audio/MIDI materials for the practical element of the exam. The exam lasts 2hours 15minutes.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Enfield |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Boys |
| Address | Market Place, Enfield, EN2 6LN |
The course has an emphasis on practical work and will allow you to cultivate a wide range of skills, including sequencing MIDI and audio, recording live instruments, producing and composing using music technology.
Component 1: Recording (20%) Students will learn how to use production tools and techniques to capture, edit, process and mix an audio recording. One recording of a song ,chosen from a list of 10 artists provided by Pearson, consisting of a minimum of five compulsory instruments and two additional instruments. Keyboard tracks may be sequenced. Total time must be between 3 minutes and 3½ minutes. Logbook and authentication form must be supplied. Component 2: Technology-based composition (20%) Students will create, edit, manipulate and structure sounds to produce a technology-based composition. One technology-based composition chosen from three briefs set by Pearson. Synthesis and sampling/audio manipulation and creative effects use must be included. Total time must be 3 minutes. Logbook and authentication form must be supplied. Component 3: Listening and analysing (25%) This is a written exam that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques through the listening of unfamiliar commercial recording. The paper lasts 1hours 30mins. Component 4: Producing and analysing (35%) This component is a written/practical exam that tests students’ knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques, to be applied to unfamiliar materials. Each student will be provided with a set of audio/MIDI materials for the practical element of the exam. The exam lasts 2hours 15minutes.