Music plays an important part in today’s modern world and provides the soundtrack to advertisements, films, the internet, and television. Music Technology is the combination of artistic and technological creativity and plays an important role in the development of new sound possibilities. The subject is an excellent option for students who have a solid grounding in and enthusiasm for music of all kinds. The course involves much practical work and opens up a range of exciting and useful tasks to a wide candidatures, encouraging students to develop their interests in the subject. The A-level Music Technology course can lead to specialism at a music college or university. It also prepares students to access industry roles, such as working in live venues, radio, television, and theatre. In addition, these courses are an excellent foundation for entry into higher education for a variety of subjects. Students are encouraged to explore their musicality and create original materials using technology. For example, students have the opportunity to sequence MIDI and audio, record live instruments, and compose using music technology. They will also build an understanding of the technical processes and principles that underpin effective use of music technology, and comment on it in writing. The College has a fully-equipped recording studio running the latest versions of Logic Pro X and Sibelius.
Students may have studied GCSE Music (but this is not a pre-requisite) with instrumental skills being highly desirable.
Component 1 Recording Non-examined assessment 20% Assessment overview One recording was chosen from a list of 10 songs provided by Pearson, consisting of a minimum of five compulsory instruments and two additional instruments. Component 2 Technology-based composition Non-examined assessment 20% Assessment overview One technology-based composition chosen from three briefs supplied by the board Synthesis and sampling/audio manipulation and creative effects use must be included. Component 3 Listening and analysing Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 25% Assessment overview Section A: Listening and analysing (40 marks) – four questions, each based on unfamiliar commercial recordings supplied by Pearson (10 marks each). Section B: Extended written responses (35 marks) –two essay questions. One comparison question uses two unfamiliar commercial recordings (15 marks). Unit 4 Producing and analysing Written/practical examination: 2 hours 15 minutes (plus 10 minutes setting–up time) 35% Assessment overview Section A: Producing and analysing (85 marks)–five questions related to the audio and MIDI materials provided. Section B: Extended written response (20marks) –one essay focusing on a specific mixing scenario, signal path, effect or music technology hardware unit
About Education Provider
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Ofsted Rating | |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| ISI Report | View Report |
| Boarding Fee | Unknown |
| Sixth Form Fee | £26,160 |
| Address | Centre Studios, 41-43 Englands Lane, London, NW3 4YD |
Music plays an important part in today’s modern world and provides the soundtrack to advertisements, films, the internet, and television. Music Technology is the combination of artistic and technological creativity and plays an important role in the development of new sound possibilities. The subject is an excellent option for students who have a solid grounding in and enthusiasm for music of all kinds. The course involves much practical work and opens up a range of exciting and useful tasks to a wide candidatures, encouraging students to develop their interests in the subject. The A-level Music Technology course can lead to specialism at a music college or university. It also prepares students to access industry roles, such as working in live venues, radio, television, and theatre. In addition, these courses are an excellent foundation for entry into higher education for a variety of subjects. Students are encouraged to explore their musicality and create original materials using technology. For example, students have the opportunity to sequence MIDI and audio, record live instruments, and compose using music technology. They will also build an understanding of the technical processes and principles that underpin effective use of music technology, and comment on it in writing. The College has a fully-equipped recording studio running the latest versions of Logic Pro X and Sibelius.
Students may have studied GCSE Music (but this is not a pre-requisite) with instrumental skills being highly desirable.
Component 1 Recording Non-examined assessment 20% Assessment overview One recording was chosen from a list of 10 songs provided by Pearson, consisting of a minimum of five compulsory instruments and two additional instruments. Component 2 Technology-based composition Non-examined assessment 20% Assessment overview One technology-based composition chosen from three briefs supplied by the board Synthesis and sampling/audio manipulation and creative effects use must be included. Component 3 Listening and analysing Written examination: 1 hour 30 minutes 25% Assessment overview Section A: Listening and analysing (40 marks) – four questions, each based on unfamiliar commercial recordings supplied by Pearson (10 marks each). Section B: Extended written responses (35 marks) –two essay questions. One comparison question uses two unfamiliar commercial recordings (15 marks). Unit 4 Producing and analysing Written/practical examination: 2 hours 15 minutes (plus 10 minutes setting–up time) 35% Assessment overview Section A: Producing and analysing (85 marks)–five questions related to the audio and MIDI materials provided. Section B: Extended written response (20marks) –one essay focusing on a specific mixing scenario, signal path, effect or music technology hardware unit
