Music Technology

Assessment

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.