Music Technology

Assessment

Component 1: Recording (20%) Students will capture, edit and mix one recording, chosen from a list of 10 songs. There will be 5 compulsory instruments to record and 2 optional instruments. Component 2: Technology-based composition (20%) Students will choose one brief from three set briefs and compose a technology-based composition. Synthesis and sampling/audio manipulation and creative effects use must be included. Component 3: Listening and analyzing written exams (25%) Students will answer questions that require knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles, in the context of a series of unfamiliar commercial recordings supplied by the board. Component 4: Producing and analyzing written and practical exams. (35%) Students will answer questions and perform production tasks that require knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing, and production techniques.