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Music Technology A Level (Pearson Edexcel)
Head of Department:
Mrs J Hawkins
Teaching Staff:
Mr J Deacon
Overview
This course will focus on the techniques, practices and
principles of Music Technology as an area of advanced study.
Students will learn the technical principles that underpin Music
Technology, develop a technical vocabulary and be able to use
this as a tool to develop their composing and arranging skills.
Course Content
The course consists of four
modules:
Unit 1: Recording – to
record live instruments
to produce a multi-track
recording captured
using microphones and
mixed using production
software. (Practical – 20%)
Unit 2: Technology-based
Composition – students
will be given a choice of
three composition briefs
set by Edexcel, developing
their sequencing,
arranging and production
skills. (Practical – 20%)
Unit 3: Listening and
Analysing – a written
exam in which students
will answer a series of
questions based on
musical excerpts provided
on a CD by Edexcel.
(Exam: 1hr 30mins, 25%)
Unit 4: Producing and
Analysing – students
will be tested on their
technical and written
skills, and will also
produce a completed
piece combining MIDI
and audio files provided
by Edexcel. (Written and
Practical: 2hrs 15mins, 35%)
Expectations
Students are expected to
develop their understanding
of technology within the
music industry through
individual research in their
own time in addition to
timetabled lessons. An
enquiring mind, passion for
technical detail and a love of
music is encouraged.
Future Pathway
An A Level in Music
Technology can be a
gateway to degrees in
Music Technology, Sound
Engineering, Sound Design
and many others.
Key Skills
The Music Technology
specification involves
much practical work and
encourages the cultivation
of a wide range of skills.
Students will have
opportunities to:
Sequence, MIDI
Sequence, Audio Record
live instruments, Produce
CDs
Compose using Music
Technology
Recommended Entry
Requirements
GCSE Music is
recommended (Grade 4 or
above), but is not essential.
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