Music is about ... critical listening; independent analysis; exploring and developing musical ideas.
Name: Music A Level Qualification title: GCE AS Level in Music Technology Qualification type: Assessment Component 1: Performing Non-examined assessment: coursework 30% of the qualification Content overview ● Approaches to performing Assessment overview ● A public performance of one or more pieces, performed as a recital. ● Performance can be playing or singing solo, in an ensemble, improvising, or realising music using music technology ● The total performance time across all pieces must be a minimum of 8 minutes. Component 2: Composing Non-examined assessment: coursework 30% of the qualification Content overview ● Approaches to composing Assessment overview ● Total of two compositions, one to a brief and one either free composition or also to a brief. ● Total time across both submissions must be a minimum of 6 minutes. Component 3: Appraising Written examination: 2 hours 40% of the qualification Content overview ● Knowledge and understanding of musical elements, contexts and language. ● Application of knowledge through the context of six areas of study, each with three set works. o Vocal Music, o Instrumental Music, o Music for Film, o Popular Music and Jazz, o Fusions, o New Directions. Assessment overview ● One written paper of 2 hours ● This paper comprises two sections: A and B. Section A: Areas of study and dictation Section B: Extended response Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20151130 12:54:18 Updated 20161121 12:09:48
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Title: GCE AS Level in Music Technology Qualification: GCE AS Level in Music Technology Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing