• EXAM BOARD: EDEXCEL • ENTRY CRITERIA: EXPERIENCE OF SOME SORT OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED ALONG WITH SOME UNDERSTANDING OF MUSIC THEORY I.E. ABILITY TO READ BASIC NOTATION, BASIC KEYBOARD SKILLS AND • HEAD: MR Y WARAK YWARAK@HAYDONSCHOOL.COM Music Technology is the application of technology to record, mix and produce music utilising anything from real musicians and objects through to virtual instruments and synthesis. The course covers the practical, theoretical and historical aspects of the processes involved in recording and composing music using technology. You will cover the history of recorded music from 1930 to the present day understanding how techniques have developed and adapted to work with the new developments in technology. The course will give you the skills to work across a range of future careers in the Music industry but will equally equip you with the creative and analytical skills to succeed in multiple disciplines. ASSESSMENT All units are externally assessed. Component 1: Re- cording (60 marks) One recording, chosen from a list of 10 artists provided by Pearson, consisting of a minimum of five compulsory instruments and two additional instruments, released on our website on 1st June in the calendar year preceding the year in which the qualification is to be awarded. Total time must be between 3 minutes and 31⁄2 minutes. Component 2: Technology-based composition (60 marks) One technology-based composition chosen from three briefs set by Pearson released on our website on 1st September in the calendar year preceding the year in which the qualification is to be awarded. Synthesis and sampling/audio manipulation and creative effects use must be included. Total time must be 3 minutes. Component 3: Listening and analysing (75 marks) Knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles, in the context of a series of unfamiliar commercial recordings supplied by Pearson. 4 10-mark Aural analysis questions, 1 comparison essay question, 1 essay on the impact of a piece of technology. Component 4: Producing and analysing (105 marks) Knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques, to be applied to unfamiliar materials provided by Pearson in the examination. Five questions related to the audio and MIDI materials provided that include both written responses and practical tasks; one essay focusing on a specific mixing scenario, signal path, effect or music technology hardware unit. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES *Live or Studio Sound Engineer *Mixing Engineer *Mastering Engineer *Producer *Promoter *A&R *Sound Technician
ABILITY TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT/SING
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| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Hillingdon |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Wiltshire Lane, Eastcote, Pinner, HA5 2LX |
• EXAM BOARD: EDEXCEL • ENTRY CRITERIA: EXPERIENCE OF SOME SORT OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED ALONG WITH SOME UNDERSTANDING OF MUSIC THEORY I.E. ABILITY TO READ BASIC NOTATION, BASIC KEYBOARD SKILLS AND • HEAD: MR Y WARAK YWARAK@HAYDONSCHOOL.COM Music Technology is the application of technology to record, mix and produce music utilising anything from real musicians and objects through to virtual instruments and synthesis. The course covers the practical, theoretical and historical aspects of the processes involved in recording and composing music using technology. You will cover the history of recorded music from 1930 to the present day understanding how techniques have developed and adapted to work with the new developments in technology. The course will give you the skills to work across a range of future careers in the Music industry but will equally equip you with the creative and analytical skills to succeed in multiple disciplines. ASSESSMENT All units are externally assessed. Component 1: Re- cording (60 marks) One recording, chosen from a list of 10 artists provided by Pearson, consisting of a minimum of five compulsory instruments and two additional instruments, released on our website on 1st June in the calendar year preceding the year in which the qualification is to be awarded. Total time must be between 3 minutes and 31⁄2 minutes. Component 2: Technology-based composition (60 marks) One technology-based composition chosen from three briefs set by Pearson released on our website on 1st September in the calendar year preceding the year in which the qualification is to be awarded. Synthesis and sampling/audio manipulation and creative effects use must be included. Total time must be 3 minutes. Component 3: Listening and analysing (75 marks) Knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles, in the context of a series of unfamiliar commercial recordings supplied by Pearson. 4 10-mark Aural analysis questions, 1 comparison essay question, 1 essay on the impact of a piece of technology. Component 4: Producing and analysing (105 marks) Knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques, to be applied to unfamiliar materials provided by Pearson in the examination. Five questions related to the audio and MIDI materials provided that include both written responses and practical tasks; one essay focusing on a specific mixing scenario, signal path, effect or music technology hardware unit. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES *Live or Studio Sound Engineer *Mixing Engineer *Mastering Engineer *Producer *Promoter *A&R *Sound Technician
ABILITY TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT/SING