AS/A2 Level Music Technology

A Level

In Leeds

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    A Level

  • Location

    Leeds

  • Duration

    2 Years

This course provides you with skills and knowledge in the subject of music technology including areas such as sequencing, recording, composing, analysing, producing and technological development. You will be taught by specialist music technologists in purpose built facilities.

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Location

Start date

Leeds (West Yorkshire)
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Peel Street, Morley, LS27 8QE

Start date

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Subjects

  • Music
  • Technology
  • Music Technology

Course programme

AS Level Unit 1: Music Technology Portfolio 1 (Sequencing & Recording) You will gain the ability to use sequencing software to develop a skeleton score into a fully developed arrangement. You will learn about capturing, processing and mixing music using microphones, mixers and software. Unit 2: Listening & Analysing You will study Popular Music Styles since 1910 and understand the Principles and Practice of Music Technology as it relates to the development of music over this time A2 Level Unit 3: Music Technology Portfolio 2 Building on study at AS level you use sequencing software, multi-track recording equipment and compositional techniques to produce an audio CD containing 3 tracks. You will learn about capturing, processing and mixing music using microphones, mixers and software. Unit 4: Analysing and Producing Students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge of music and the principles of music technology through a series of written commentaries, manipulations and production tasks using material provided on an examination paper and recorded on an audio CD. You will develop the ability to use sequencing and recording software to create ideas, capture audio, and produce finished mixes. You will improve your aural skills and knowledge of musical theory through listening and analysis. Park Lane Campus There will be an expectation that all students undertake 4 AS in year 1 and 3 A2 in year 2. Offers will be conditional on achieving 5 GCSEs at grade A*- C including English and Maths, plus 2 additional GCSEs at grade A*- C or 2 equivalent vocational qualifications, if recognised in Performance Tables. This must also include: GCSE Music at Grade C (or equivalent) For further information on subject specific entry criteria please click the link below: AS Level Entry Criteria for 2016-2017: If you are aged 19 or over and considering enrolling on a further education course at Level 3 or above, you may be entitled to an Advanced Learner Loan to help with course fees. You can apply for a loan now for courses starting on or after 1 August 2016, it’s easy to apply online and repayments are simple. Your household income isn’t taken into account and there are NO credit checks involved. For more information and to apply Click Here

Additional information

This course provides you with skills and knowledge in the subject of music technology including areas such as sequencing, recording, composing, analysing, producing and technological development.

AS/A2 Level Music Technology

Price on request