Component 1 Recording – students use the recording studio to record and mix a 2 minute track from a list of ten artists (e.g. All of Me, John Legend) Component 2 Technology-based Composition – compose a 2 1/2 minute long piece of music in any style, using synthesizers and audio excerpts provided by the exam board. Component 3 (25%) Listening – students listen to unfamiliar commercial recordings, assessing knowledge of the history of music production from 1950s until present day with emphasis upon principles of music technology. Component 4 (35%) Producing and Analysing – students are given a selection of audio and midi tracks to edit and mix on music software.
Ability to read music and a basic level of keyboard skills is recommended. 4+ in GCSE Music or BTEC Music is desirable but not essential.
Component 1: Coursework 20% Component 2: Coursework 20% Unit 3: Externally assessed portfolio 25% Unit 4: Practical exam 35%
About School
| Region | London |
| Local Authority | Camden |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender of School | Girls |
| Address | Highgate Road, London, NW5 1RL |
Component 1 Recording – students use the recording studio to record and mix a 2 minute track from a list of ten artists (e.g. All of Me, John Legend) Component 2 Technology-based Composition – compose a 2 1/2 minute long piece of music in any style, using synthesizers and audio excerpts provided by the exam board. Component 3 (25%) Listening – students listen to unfamiliar commercial recordings, assessing knowledge of the history of music production from 1950s until present day with emphasis upon principles of music technology. Component 4 (35%) Producing and Analysing – students are given a selection of audio and midi tracks to edit and mix on music software.
Ability to read music and a basic level of keyboard skills is recommended. 4+ in GCSE Music or BTEC Music is desirable but not essential.
Component 1: Coursework 20% Component 2: Coursework 20% Unit 3: Externally assessed portfolio 25% Unit 4: Practical exam 35%
