Music Technology

Course summary

Music Technology A- Level supports and develops skills in Music Production and Recording. In addition, students are challenged to listen critically to music and analyze how the appropriate use of technology enhances the mood and emotion created by recorded music. The course offers students the use of industry-standard resources including a computer suite with 20 PCs running Cubase 12. A professionally designed recording studio is used throughout the year for coursework and personal projects. A Level Music Technology is an ideal course for any student who enjoys recording, sequencing, and composing music. Students will analyze the impact that technology has had throughout the history of Popular, Jazz and Film music. There are several opportunities in the music production industry, one of the UK’s biggest exports. This is also a valuable qualification as it develops employability traits including time management, interpersonal skills, and independent learning. Numeracy and literacy are heavily embedded within the course in addition to the use of ICT. A high proportion of our students go on to study Music Production, Popular Music and Recording, and Acoustics at some of the best HE institutions related to the subject such as; Point Blank Music School, SSR, Futureworks, and Royal Northern College of Music. Related careers; Music Producer, Composer, Sound designer, Sound/Broadcast Engineer, Technician, and Acoustician.