This engaging course will enable you to use industry-standard software used by musicians or composers to make or perform music; play back or record songs or pieces; or analyze or edit music. This is a practical course in which you will learn how to use the College’s recording studio and Logic music software for mixing, sequencing, arranging, and composing. You will develop your listening skills through analysis of a range of musical genres, from the 1930s to today. During your two years of study, you will undertake a work placement. You will also hear from a variety of industry speakers, visit career fairs, and attend workshops, trips, and visits.
For a mixed programme of A Levels and BTEC Level 3 courses you must have five GCSEs grade 4 and above which could include one BTEC and either GCSE English or Maths as appropriate for your chosen courses. Requires a GCSE in maths at grade 4, plus the standard entry requirements of an A Level or mixed program. Students must show a demonstrable interest in recording, computer sequencing, and composition as well as performance on one instrument and keyboard skills.
Assessment is both practical and written assessment: Practical assessment – Recording Music using Technology, worth 25% of the marks. Practical assessment – Composing Music using Technology, worth 25% of the marks. Written exam – Listening and Analysing, worth 25% of the marks. Written exam – Analysing and production, worth 25% of the marks. The written and practical assessments both contribute towards 50% each of your A Level.
About Education Provider
| Region | South East |
| Local Authority | Slough |
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| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Station Road, Langley, Slough, SL3 8BY |
This engaging course will enable you to use industry-standard software used by musicians or composers to make or perform music; play back or record songs or pieces; or analyze or edit music. This is a practical course in which you will learn how to use the College’s recording studio and Logic music software for mixing, sequencing, arranging, and composing. You will develop your listening skills through analysis of a range of musical genres, from the 1930s to today. During your two years of study, you will undertake a work placement. You will also hear from a variety of industry speakers, visit career fairs, and attend workshops, trips, and visits.
For a mixed programme of A Levels and BTEC Level 3 courses you must have five GCSEs grade 4 and above which could include one BTEC and either GCSE English or Maths as appropriate for your chosen courses. Requires a GCSE in maths at grade 4, plus the standard entry requirements of an A Level or mixed program. Students must show a demonstrable interest in recording, computer sequencing, and composition as well as performance on one instrument and keyboard skills.
Assessment is both practical and written assessment: Practical assessment – Recording Music using Technology, worth 25% of the marks. Practical assessment – Composing Music using Technology, worth 25% of the marks. Written exam – Listening and Analysing, worth 25% of the marks. Written exam – Analysing and production, worth 25% of the marks. The written and practical assessments both contribute towards 50% each of your A Level.