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Music Technology

music technologyMusic Technology has been running since 2005 and has a very high success rate for its students. Also, and more importantly, it’s lots and lots of fun.

If you are interested in recording and creating music then this is the course for you. You will study the NCFE Intermediate Certificate in Music Technology (NQF Level 2) which is the equivalent of 2 grade B’s at GCSE.

You will study the use of recording techniques such as multi-tracking and sequencing. You will also cover other areas such as health and safety, employment in the music industry, studio administration issues and how to produce a podcast.

There is no exam what so ever. Work is assessed by your teacher and as long as you have done it to the required standard you are guaranteed to pass.

The following grid shows a break down of topics covered in the five units that you study.

Unit title and description

Assessment

Weighting

 

Music Technology Unit 1

Use MIDI Sequencing Software

In this unit, you will learn all about music sequencing, and how to use sequencing based software, such as Reason 4. By the end of this unit you will be able to:

  • Set up a sequencer for operation
  • Create a MIDI sequence
  • Edit and arrange a MIDI sequence

 

 

 

Teacher assessment of pupil folder

 

 

20%

 

Music Technology Unit 2
Understand the application of Music Technology
In this unit you will learn about common terms and the technology used in music tech, and how it has influenced modern music production.. By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Identify the technology used to generate and record sound
  • Maintain the health and safety of others in a recording studio environment

 

 

 

Teacher assessment of pupil folder

 

 

 

20%

 

Music Technology Unit 3
Produce and publish a podcast
In this unit you will explore the processes involved in creating a podcast. You will also plan and create your own podcast. By the end of the unit, you will be able to:

  • Investigate the process if recording and publishing a podcast
  • Plan a podcast
  • Record and save a podcast
  • Publish the podcast

 

 

 

 

Teacher assessment of pupil folder

 

 

 

 

20%

 

Music Technology Unit 4
Exploring Job Opportunities in the music technology industry
In this unit, you will learn about the types of employment available within the industry and demonstrate an awareness of business practices. By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Prepare for employment in the music technology industry

 

 

 

Teacher assessment of pupil folder

 

 

 

20%

 

Music Technology Unit 5
Use Audio Sampling and Sequencing
In this unit you will learn to create and record audio samples. By the end of this unit, you will be able to:

  • Create an audio sequence
  • Edit and arrange an audio sequence

 

 

Teacher assessment of pupil folder

 

 

20%

 

For more information, please see Mr Wright in the music department


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