Music Technology
This subject is ideal for students passionate about music, offering practical work that nurtures their interests.
Music plays a crucial role in today’s world, providing soundtracks for advertisements, films, the internet, and television. Music Technology blends artistic and technological creativity, fostering new sound
possibilities. This subject is ideal for students passionate about music, offering practical work that nurtures their interests.
The course is varied and gives a thorough grounding in music production, technology-based music and acoustics.
- Musical Exploration: Encourages students to explore their musicality and create original materials using technology.
- Practical Skills: Opportunities to sequence MIDI and audio, record live instruments, and compose with music technology.
- Technical Understanding: Develops knowledge of technical processes and principles for effective music technology use, with written commentary.
- Resources: Access to a fully-equipped recording studio running Cubase and Sibelius
The A Level Music Technology Course can lead to specialisations in music colleges or universities and prepares students for industry roles in live venues, radio, television, and theatre, as well as entry into higher education in various fields.
SPECIFIC COURSE REQUIREMENTS
An ability to play an instrument or be able to demonstrate relevant production experience. GCSE Music is not essential, but a general knowledge of music is an advantage.