Level 3 AS/A Level Music Technology EDEXCEL
A Level
In Hull
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Hull
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Duration
2 Years
AS - Practical work involves the production of a portfolio of three pieces of work: A sequenced performance, a multi-track recording and a sequenced arrangement. Suitable for: This course is designed for musicians who wish to follow an academic program incorporating popular styles, computer based music and recording work.
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Course programme
Level 3 : AS/A Level Music Technology (EDEXCEL)
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for musicians who wish to follow an academic program incorporating popular styles, computer based music and recording work.
Students should have an open-minded attitude to a variety of styles such as jazz, rock, electronic, reggae etc. and have an interest in the scientific aspects of sound such as acoustics.
In order to begin Music Technology you must...
· Have a minimum of Grade 5 on your instrument (students who have not taken the Grade 5 exam but think they have attained this level will need to audition)
· Be able to read and write traditional musical notation fluently (treble and bass clefs)
· Be willing to take Grade 5 theory if you do not already have the qualification.
It is not necessary to have GCSE Music.
At Wyke we believe that quality requires time and that we can provide you with a higher standard of musical education by organising the AS and A2 units over TWO YEARS. Therefore, all incoming students studying Music Technology from September 2008 will sit exams according to the following programme:-
Year 1
AS & A2 Recording Coursework
May - AS Listening and Analysing exam
Year 2
September->December - AS PC based coursework
January ->April - A2 PC based coursework
June: A2 Analysing & Producing exam
Because you will be taking the AS and A2 units over 2 years you will need to be committed to the full two year course from the outset.
Content outline
AS - Practical work involves the production of a portfolio of three pieces of work: A sequenced performance, a multi-track recording and a sequenced arrangement.
There is a written exam at the end of the year - Listening and Analysing.
A2 - Practical work: includes the above units with the addition of a second portfolio: sequenced performance, multi-track recording and sequenced composition. There is a written exam at the end of the course - Analysing and
producing, and a practical mixing exam.
Method of assessment
AS 70% Course Work 30% Written Examination.
A2 60% Course Work 40% Written Examination.
Level 3 AS/A Level Music Technology EDEXCEL