Why Study Music Technology?

Music technology is integrated into almost all elements of the entertainment industry today, from writing and recording an acoustic performance to creating music for computer games or film.

Having a solid foundation in how to get started in this field is at the heart of the course.

This qualification is well suited to those pursuing a career in the music industry. It can be taken with other advanced level courses including Music.

What does the course involve?

• Developing attention to detail and a critical ear in different aspects of the subject

• Learning how to use recording and sequencing software such as Logic Pro X

• Composing using music technology

• Listening and analysing of popular music through time focusing on key developments in technology

You will have 9 hours lesson time per fortnight, with 2 hours a week set as ‘studio sessions’ to develop multitrack recording skills.

How will I be assessed?

A portfolio of work submitted at the end of the course. This will comprise of a multitrack recording and a composition based around synthesis, sampling, and creative effects.

There are two written exams:

• ‘Listening and Analysing’ paper focuses on different aspects of recording and production techniques, in the context of a series of unfamiliar commercial recordings.

• ‘Producing and Analysing’ paper is a mixture of written and practical tasks in sequencing and production techniques and theory in a practical exam.

Leading to a career in?

The use of music technology is a key skill in almost all areas of the media, so having a good foundation will help in many career paths: recording engineer, producer, composer, DJ, live sound engineer, theatre sound technician, broadcasting, music therapy, teacher, lecturer, performer, tour manager and many more.