Music Technology GCE A Level

Music Technology GCE A Level

Qualification: AS/A2 - 2 year course

Course type: Level 3 (advanced)

Entry requirements:
4 x GCSE B grades

Head of Department: Mr John Brindle

Course assessment:

• AS - You will hand in a portfolio for external assessment and sit a 1hour 45 minute listening examination.
• A2 - You will hand in a portfolio and sit a two hour practical and theoretical examination.

What can this course offer me?
With high pass and retention rates Music Technology can offer you an insight into the world of music creation, recording and manipulation. With links to industry professionals, Music Technology at KGV offers you the chance to learn professional musicians, composers and producers.

Former students have progressed to LIPA, Huddersfield, UCLAN and Leeds College of Music to name but a few.

What will I learn?
You will be expected to cover a wide range of disciplines within Music Technology, including:

• Sequencing
• Arranging
• Recording
• Composing

The course allows for the study of contemporary Popular Music and Jazz since the 1910's and developments within Technology based music.

You will use industry-leading equipment in order to produce a high quality of work with the latest Pro-tools and Cubase software. We have one fully equipped recording studio and an outstanding mix studio to help realise your projects.

What Makes a good Music Technology student?
The ability to read and play standard musical notation in treble and bass clefs. Some piano/keyboard facility is essential. GCSE music and/or instrumental lessons are both invaluable.

Which other courses link well with this subject?
Maths and Physics for specific Music Technology courses and some University Music Technology courses require Music A2.

Future Opportunities

• The music industry and the Media - recording and broadcasting companies
• Education - schools, instrumental teaching, lecturing
• Performing Arts routes

Is there anything else I need to know?
Our guest speakers have included a range of people from composers for Channel 4 and EMI through to Session musicians who have played fro Elvis Costello, The Blues Brothers and many other top artists.