AS/A Level Music Technology
A Level
In Worcester
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Worcester
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Duration
2 Years
Why choose Music Technology? If you have an interest in recording and sequencing (using computer software to arrange, edit and record music) this could be the course for you. In addition to the practical aspects of the course, you will find yourself listening to and analysing a wide range of musical styles, including jazz and popular music.
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Why choose Music Technology?
If you have an interest in recording and sequencing (using computer software to arrange, edit and record music) this could be the course for you. In addition to the practical aspects of the course, you will find yourself listening to and analysing a wide range of musical styles, including jazz and popular music.
Resources and Facilities
This course was introduced in September 2002 and makes use of a purpose built recording studio and a Music Technology suite comprising sixteen new PCs running Cubase and Sibelius.
Teaching and Learning Styles
Students will find themselves engaged in a variety of activities from formal classes on analysis and historical context to studio sessions involving the recording and mixing of performances by themselves and other students on the course.
Extra-Curricular Activities
As members of the Performing Arts department, students will find a wide range of activities open to them. A wide range of musical instruments is taught in College, and there are many opportunities to play in bands and ensembles of all kinds. There is also an annual production with a band drawn from College students and the Performing Arts Academy.
Assessment
Assessment is by coursework (65%) and written examination (35%). Coursework comprises the submission of sequenced arrangements and recordings using a variety of studio techniques.
Progression Opportunities
The course would be of particular benefit to those looking towards a career in the music industry, including further study in Higher Education where many universities and colleges offer courses in Popular Music and Music Technology.
Special Course Requirements
Students must be able to read treble and bass clef fluently and know their key signatures up to 4 sharps and 4 flats.
AS/A Level Music Technology