Music Technology AS/A2 Level

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A-Level Music Technology aims to develop skills using technology in creating music via audio recording and MIDI sequences as well as developing composing skills. Young people aged 16-18. AS LevelYou will develop your skills in both sequencing and recording using Apple Macs running Logic Pro software. You will use a high-quality analogue mixing desk in our studio to produce a live multitrack recording. Two contrasting arrangements are also required: a cover of an original piece, to sound as close to the original as possible, and a creative remix in a different style. Your listening skills, musical and technical knowledge will all be tested in an external examination.A2 LevelYou will create an arrangement that will include the use of MIDI, audio, sequencing and recording techniques. A separate, high-quality multitrack recording will also be required. Finally, a composition set to a brief will allow you to experiment with musical styles and genres of your choice to create an original piece making imaginative use of the skills you have developed. Musical understanding and technical awareness are also tested in an examination, which requires students to complete a mix of an unfinished track, answer questions on music and studio techniques and write a short essay on an aspect of technological history and practice.

Course information

Name: Music Technology AS/A2 Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Music Technology Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20150918 13:14:47 Updated 20150918 13:14:47

Entry requirements

None

Provider

CITY AND ISLINGTON COLLEGE
Further Education
2077009200
http://www.candi.ac.uk

Address

383
HOLLOWAY ROAD Town: LONDON

Learning aims

Title: GCE AS Level in Music Technology Qualification: GCE AS Level in Music Technology Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing

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