Are you ready to embark on a musical journey that blends creativity, technology, and innovation? Throughout this course, you will delve into the depths of musical knowledge, understanding, and skills, allowing you to forge a strong connection with music technology. From recording to technology-based composition, from listening to analysing and producing, you will explore a wide range of techniques and develop a comprehensive skill set in music technology. Our dedicated team of music teachers, who are active musicians, composers, engineers, producers, and examiners, bring their industry experience directly to our students. Our exceptional courses, facilities, teaching, and opportunities for music students have earned us prestigious distinction through the Music Mark accreditation. By successfully completing this course, you will not only acquire a thorough understanding of Music Technology but also cultivate highly honed analytical and creative skills. Effective communication with others will become second nature to you, ensuring that you can effectively collaborate and express your musical ideas. This qualification serves as a steppingstone towards higher education and university degree courses in music technology and related subjects. Whether you aspire to pursue a career in music technology or simply desire to continue making music for pleasure, this course will lay a solid foundation for your musical journey. This course is good preparation for Music Technology at University or Music College. The Music Technology A Level consists of four dynamic components that will expand your musical horizons: Component 1 – Recording: Dive into the world of audio recording, mastering the techniques used to capture and shape sound. Explore the art of capturing the essence of music in its purest form. Component 2 – Technology-Based Composition: Unleash your creativity through technology, crafting innovative compositions that push the boundaries of musical expression. Embrace the power of digital tools and techniques to bring your musical ideas to life. Component 3 – Listening and Analysing: Sharpen your listening skills and develop a critical ear as you analyse and dissect a diverse range of musical works. Explore the intricate layers and hidden nuances that make each piece unique. Component 4 – Producing and Analysing: Take on the role of a music producer, honing your skills in music production and refining your ability to create a captivating sonic experience. Delve into the technical aspects of music production and analyse the production techniques employed in professional recordings. Music Technology perfectly complements subjects such as Mathematics, Science (particularly Physics and Electronics), Media Studies, and other Arts disciplines. The transferable skills you acquire during this course will be highly valued in higher education, where it is welcomed as an entrance qualification for a diverse array of courses. Additionally, your communication and teamwork abilities will prove advantageous in the eyes of prospective employers.
General entry requirements are 5 or more GCSEs graded 4/5 or above including English Language, and ideally, Maths. GCSE Music is preferable (but not an essential entry requirement). You will need to be enthusiastic about listening to a wide range of popular music and be willing to work with sequencing software and recording technology in your own time. You should have some existing skills as a musician and be willing to develop basic keyboard skills during the course.
There are two pieces of coursework and two exams in the second year.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, RG21 3HF |
Are you ready to embark on a musical journey that blends creativity, technology, and innovation? Throughout this course, you will delve into the depths of musical knowledge, understanding, and skills, allowing you to forge a strong connection with music technology. From recording to technology-based composition, from listening to analysing and producing, you will explore a wide range of techniques and develop a comprehensive skill set in music technology. Our dedicated team of music teachers, who are active musicians, composers, engineers, producers, and examiners, bring their industry experience directly to our students. Our exceptional courses, facilities, teaching, and opportunities for music students have earned us prestigious distinction through the Music Mark accreditation. By successfully completing this course, you will not only acquire a thorough understanding of Music Technology but also cultivate highly honed analytical and creative skills. Effective communication with others will become second nature to you, ensuring that you can effectively collaborate and express your musical ideas. This qualification serves as a steppingstone towards higher education and university degree courses in music technology and related subjects. Whether you aspire to pursue a career in music technology or simply desire to continue making music for pleasure, this course will lay a solid foundation for your musical journey. This course is good preparation for Music Technology at University or Music College. The Music Technology A Level consists of four dynamic components that will expand your musical horizons: Component 1 – Recording: Dive into the world of audio recording, mastering the techniques used to capture and shape sound. Explore the art of capturing the essence of music in its purest form. Component 2 – Technology-Based Composition: Unleash your creativity through technology, crafting innovative compositions that push the boundaries of musical expression. Embrace the power of digital tools and techniques to bring your musical ideas to life. Component 3 – Listening and Analysing: Sharpen your listening skills and develop a critical ear as you analyse and dissect a diverse range of musical works. Explore the intricate layers and hidden nuances that make each piece unique. Component 4 – Producing and Analysing: Take on the role of a music producer, honing your skills in music production and refining your ability to create a captivating sonic experience. Delve into the technical aspects of music production and analyse the production techniques employed in professional recordings. Music Technology perfectly complements subjects such as Mathematics, Science (particularly Physics and Electronics), Media Studies, and other Arts disciplines. The transferable skills you acquire during this course will be highly valued in higher education, where it is welcomed as an entrance qualification for a diverse array of courses. Additionally, your communication and teamwork abilities will prove advantageous in the eyes of prospective employers.
General entry requirements are 5 or more GCSEs graded 4/5 or above including English Language, and ideally, Maths. GCSE Music is preferable (but not an essential entry requirement). You will need to be enthusiastic about listening to a wide range of popular music and be willing to work with sequencing software and recording technology in your own time. You should have some existing skills as a musician and be willing to develop basic keyboard skills during the course.
There are two pieces of coursework and two exams in the second year.