Music Technology A Level What will I Study? Are you... Keen to create and record music? Interested in the way popular musical style has evolved? Someone who enjoys listening to music? Fascinated to learn about the development of music technology? If yes, then the A Level Music Technology course is for you! Where else can you experiment with recording equipment and computer technology, arrange and compose. Course Content If you choose to study A Level Music Technology, you will follow the Edexcel specification. The course covers three areas of study: Popular Music Styles since 1910 The Development of Technology based Music The Principles and Practice of Music Technology How will I be assessed? The A Level Music Technology course is a highly practical course: coursework is worth 70% at AS. You will be expected to support class study with independent study time in the computer suite and recording studio. The remaining 30% of the course is assessed in an examination at the end of the year. At A2, coursework is worth 60%, with the remaining 40% being assessed in a practical examination Entry Requirements Students should hold a minimum of 5 A* - C GCSE grades and should be able to demonstrate a sufficiently high performance skill. BTEC Music or Grade B and above at GCSE Music.) The ability to read staff notation. Progression The A Level Music Technology course provides an excellent basis for lifelong learning. There are many opportunities in Higher Education and many career possibilities for those proficient in handling music Technology. Study in Music Technology could lead to careers in the record industry, sound engineering, record producing and music education.
Name: Music Technology A Level Qualification title: GCE A Level in Music Technology Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160311 13:03:09 Updated 20160812 13:04:39
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Title: GCE A Level in Music Technology Qualification: GCE A Level in Music Technology Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing