Edexcel Music Technology is a challenging and exciting specification, designed to introduce you to the skills and knowledge you need to work in the music industry. This new specification places an emphasis on the practical techniques, both creative and technical, of working with music technology, as well as covering historical development and helping you master the underlying theory. Course Content: You will study recording and production techniques, the principles of sound and audio technology, and the development of recording technology. Both Year 12 and Year 13 complete the following components: 1. Recording (20%) 2. Composition (20%) 3. Listening and Analysing (25%) 4. Producing and Analysing (35%)
+ GCSE 5 in Music or equivalent (eg Grade 6+ in an instrument; Music Technology or Music Production qualification; demonstrable Music Production skills)
In Year 13, there are two ‘non-examined assessment’ projects and two exams. Non-Examined Assessment You will produce a high-quality audio recording in our studio in Saffron Hall, as well composing an original piece of music using synthesis and sampling techniques in our iMac suite. Exams The first exam focuses on listening skills, including identifying and commenting on the choices made by the producers and technicians of unfamiliar recordings. The second exam is practical: you will edit and manipulate audio and MIDI files, demonstrating your mastery of the software.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Audley End Road, Saffron Walden, CB11 4UH |
Edexcel Music Technology is a challenging and exciting specification, designed to introduce you to the skills and knowledge you need to work in the music industry. This new specification places an emphasis on the practical techniques, both creative and technical, of working with music technology, as well as covering historical development and helping you master the underlying theory. Course Content: You will study recording and production techniques, the principles of sound and audio technology, and the development of recording technology. Both Year 12 and Year 13 complete the following components: 1. Recording (20%) 2. Composition (20%) 3. Listening and Analysing (25%) 4. Producing and Analysing (35%)
+ GCSE 5 in Music or equivalent (eg Grade 6+ in an instrument; Music Technology or Music Production qualification; demonstrable Music Production skills)
In Year 13, there are two ‘non-examined assessment’ projects and two exams. Non-Examined Assessment You will produce a high-quality audio recording in our studio in Saffron Hall, as well composing an original piece of music using synthesis and sampling techniques in our iMac suite. Exams The first exam focuses on listening skills, including identifying and commenting on the choices made by the producers and technicians of unfamiliar recordings. The second exam is practical: you will edit and manipulate audio and MIDI files, demonstrating your mastery of the software.