If you are interested in any aspect of music and/or technology then this is the course for you. We study everything from the ‘first note’ to the final CD. We get to arrange and remix music in contemporary styles; multi-track record using various techniques; explore popular styles of music and how they have evolved; explore sound sources and synthesis, whilst also developing knowledge of acoustics and waveform. The list goes on... It is a course of developing musical knowledge whilst also using up-to-date technology to realise musical possibilities.
5 GCSE grades 4-9 including both English Language and Maths, plus an ability to play a keyboard and have experience of working with a Digital Audio Workstation, preferably Logic Pro X. If you have studied GCSE Music or BTEC Music Practice a grade 5 or equivalent is required.
Component 1: Recording (20% of the qualification) 60 marks. In this unit you will learn about the production tools and techniques to capture, edit, process and mix an audio recording. Component 2: Technology-based composition (20% of the qualification) 60 Marks. In this unit you will learn how to create, edit, manipulate and structure sounds to produce a technology- based composition. Component 3: Listening and analysing (25% of the qualification). Written examination 1hour 30 minutes, 75 marks. In this unit you will gain knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles, in the context of a series of unfamiliar commercial recordings. You will apply your knowledge to three areas of study: • Recording and production techniques for corrective and creative purposes • Principles of sound and audio technology • The development of recording and production technology Component 4: Producing and analysing (35% of the qualification) Written/practical exam. In this unit you will use knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques which will be applied to unfamiliar materials provided by the exam board. There are two key areas of study: • Recording and production techniques for both corrective and creative purposes • Principles of sound and audio technology.
About Education Provider
| Region | North West |
| Local Authority | Warrington |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Oughtrington Lane, Lymm, WA13 0RB |
If you are interested in any aspect of music and/or technology then this is the course for you. We study everything from the ‘first note’ to the final CD. We get to arrange and remix music in contemporary styles; multi-track record using various techniques; explore popular styles of music and how they have evolved; explore sound sources and synthesis, whilst also developing knowledge of acoustics and waveform. The list goes on... It is a course of developing musical knowledge whilst also using up-to-date technology to realise musical possibilities.
5 GCSE grades 4-9 including both English Language and Maths, plus an ability to play a keyboard and have experience of working with a Digital Audio Workstation, preferably Logic Pro X. If you have studied GCSE Music or BTEC Music Practice a grade 5 or equivalent is required.
Component 1: Recording (20% of the qualification) 60 marks. In this unit you will learn about the production tools and techniques to capture, edit, process and mix an audio recording. Component 2: Technology-based composition (20% of the qualification) 60 Marks. In this unit you will learn how to create, edit, manipulate and structure sounds to produce a technology- based composition. Component 3: Listening and analysing (25% of the qualification). Written examination 1hour 30 minutes, 75 marks. In this unit you will gain knowledge and understanding of recording and production techniques and principles, in the context of a series of unfamiliar commercial recordings. You will apply your knowledge to three areas of study: • Recording and production techniques for corrective and creative purposes • Principles of sound and audio technology • The development of recording and production technology Component 4: Producing and analysing (35% of the qualification) Written/practical exam. In this unit you will use knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques which will be applied to unfamiliar materials provided by the exam board. There are two key areas of study: • Recording and production techniques for both corrective and creative purposes • Principles of sound and audio technology.