Music Technology is an exciting A Level subject that combines creativity, hands-on practical work and scientific understanding of music production. The specification involves recording, engineering and composition, as well as analytical study of sound and recorded music. Students will have opportunities to sequence MIDI, sequence audio, record live instruments, produce and mix in a dedicated music studio, and compose using music technology. A Level Music Technology is an ideal stepping stone towards third level qualifications in production, sound engineering, composition, sound editing, film sound and many more.
Students should have studied GCSE music or V-cert in Music Technology.Students are not expected to know how to play an instrument, however good keyboard skills are necessary.Good listening skills are also important to success in Music Technology and some knowledge of reading notation.
Music Technology A Level is assessed through coursework (40%) and two exams(60%).Component 1: Recording 20% of the qualification Students will have to produce a multi-track recording of a commercially available track,chosen from the work of a given list of artists. Component 2: Composition 20% of the qualification Students will have to compose and produce a technology-based composition in response to a brief supplied by the examboard. Component 3: Listening and Analysing 25% of the qualification Students will sit a written exam that assesses their knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles in the context of unfamiliar commercial recordings.Component 4: Producing and Analysing 35% of the qualification Students sit a written/practical exam that assesses their knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques, to be applied to unfamiliar materials.
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Westminster |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Lupus Street, Pimlico, London, SW1V 3AT |
Music Technology is an exciting A Level subject that combines creativity, hands-on practical work and scientific understanding of music production. The specification involves recording, engineering and composition, as well as analytical study of sound and recorded music. Students will have opportunities to sequence MIDI, sequence audio, record live instruments, produce and mix in a dedicated music studio, and compose using music technology. A Level Music Technology is an ideal stepping stone towards third level qualifications in production, sound engineering, composition, sound editing, film sound and many more.
Students should have studied GCSE music or V-cert in Music Technology.Students are not expected to know how to play an instrument, however good keyboard skills are necessary.Good listening skills are also important to success in Music Technology and some knowledge of reading notation.
Music Technology A Level is assessed through coursework (40%) and two exams(60%).Component 1: Recording 20% of the qualification Students will have to produce a multi-track recording of a commercially available track,chosen from the work of a given list of artists. Component 2: Composition 20% of the qualification Students will have to compose and produce a technology-based composition in response to a brief supplied by the examboard. Component 3: Listening and Analysing 25% of the qualification Students will sit a written exam that assesses their knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles in the context of unfamiliar commercial recordings.Component 4: Producing and Analysing 35% of the qualification Students sit a written/practical exam that assesses their knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques, to be applied to unfamiliar materials.