If you are a musician interested in sound production, or a wannabe music producer looking to create polished and professional sounding mixes, then music technology A Level is for you. It is a highly creative course where only true musicians with a good ear and an ability to manage their own time succeed. • You MUST have some keyboard skills (not ‘qwerty’). • You will need an interest in all styles of music. • A keen ear is also required for success on this course. The course • Hands-on experience of using up-to-date equipment. • Learning about sound recording/capture. • MIDI theory, manipulation and possibilities. • Synthesis theory and applications. • Gaining a full and broad understanding of all popular music styles. • Pushing the boundaries of composition and sound design.
In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. It is useful, but not essential, to have GCSE music or a theory music qualification. You will be required to take a short music theory test and questionnaire before entry to the course.
Course Content and Assessment Component 1 (20%) NEA - Recording Component 2 (20%) NEA - Technology-based composition Component 3 (25%) Exam - Listening and Analysing This exam lasts 90 minutes. Component 4 (35%) Exam - Producing and Analysing This exam lasts 2 hours and fifteen minutes with 10 minutes of setting up time.
About Education Provider
| Region | East Midlands |
| Local Authority | Leicestershire |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Burnmill Road, Market Harborough, LE16 7JG |
If you are a musician interested in sound production, or a wannabe music producer looking to create polished and professional sounding mixes, then music technology A Level is for you. It is a highly creative course where only true musicians with a good ear and an ability to manage their own time succeed. • You MUST have some keyboard skills (not ‘qwerty’). • You will need an interest in all styles of music. • A keen ear is also required for success on this course. The course • Hands-on experience of using up-to-date equipment. • Learning about sound recording/capture. • MIDI theory, manipulation and possibilities. • Synthesis theory and applications. • Gaining a full and broad understanding of all popular music styles. • Pushing the boundaries of composition and sound design.
In order to gain entry into Robert Smyth Academy Sixth Form you will need a minimum of 40 points, including a grade 4 in English and maths, from your best eight GCSEs. It is useful, but not essential, to have GCSE music or a theory music qualification. You will be required to take a short music theory test and questionnaire before entry to the course.
Course Content and Assessment Component 1 (20%) NEA - Recording Component 2 (20%) NEA - Technology-based composition Component 3 (25%) Exam - Listening and Analysing This exam lasts 90 minutes. Component 4 (35%) Exam - Producing and Analysing This exam lasts 2 hours and fifteen minutes with 10 minutes of setting up time.