Music Technology AS and A2

Exam Board Edexcel

Course Content

This is an ideal course for those who enjoy using technology to create music.

You will learn how to:

• produce performances using sequencing software in a range of musical styles
• develop the skills required to make high quality recordings of musical performances
• learn how to compose and arrange using technology
• develop your knowledge of the principles of and development of music technology
• learn how to control and interpret data

Assessment

At AS:

2 pieces of recording (coursework 30%)
2 pieces of arranging (coursework 30%)
1 listening exam (40%)

At A2:

Create a MIDI backing track
Compose 2 original pieces
1 exam on film music
1 exam on controlling and interpreting MIDI data

Possible Careers

Careers in the music industry including: sound engineer, sound recording, film/TV composer, music journalism, career in computing/ICT.

Can lead to a degree or HND in music, music technology, performing arts.