Music Technology A Level

Applicants will only be considered once all the application information has been completed including predicted and/or actual grades and references.

Applicants with non-UK qualifications, for example, overseas qualifications, will be required to have the equivalence of their qualifications verified by UK ENIC (the wider European title for national recognition agencies www.enic.org.uk) who will charge the you a fee for providing this ‘Statement of Comparability’. If you are unable to gain a Statement of Comparability, we reserve the right to withdraw your application due to the lack of comparable grade evidence. We are required to ensure that students are eligible for ESFA funding, which is guaranteed if they are living with a parent who: Has British citizenship and/or; Has a right of abode/leave to enter the UK and/or; Has a relevant work permit/visa and/or; Is a foreign diplomat.

Please provide any outstanding documentary evidence in relation to the above. Applications from students who are not eligible for ESFA funding will have their application withdrawn by the school. The school does not hold a licence to support applicants with Home Office Tier 4 Student Visa status.

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.

Exam Board: Edexcel

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.

What Are The Entry Requirements?

To qualify for a place in Sixth Form, you must achieve five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, including Maths and either English Language or Literature or five GCSEs at grade 5 or above, plus at least a grade 4 in Maths and English Language or Literature.

For this course: GCSE grade 5 in Music

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.