Exam Board: Edexcel
Contact: Mr C. Knapp
Course Overview
Have you ever listened to a song and thought “how do they get it to sound like that?” Well, music technology could be for you!
The A level Music Technology course provides an incredible opportunity for students wishing to learn and develop skills regarding music production and music recording. The A level Music Technology course is vibrant and engaging and balances coursework with practical and written examinations to provide students with a wide range of skills such as: studio recording, working with other musicians and performers, technology based composition, understanding the history of pop music and music production as well as furthering students’ understanding of music production and editing software.
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Course Title:
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A Level Music Technology
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View Specification
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Exam Board:
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Edexcel
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Course Code:
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9MT0
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QAN:
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603/0188/0 |
Entry Requirements:
5 GCSES 4-9 or A*-C to include Maths and English Lang or Lit Grade 5. Knowledge of music software and concepts is desirable.
Where can Music take me?
The A level music technology course provides excellent progression if you wish to proceed to higher education courses in music technology and other related courses. Similarly, it can lead to careers in composing, studio work and teaching, as well as related areas in publishing and the media sector. It combines well with most other subjects but compliments in particular: film studies, media studies, music and electronics and computer science.
Assessment
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A LEVEL |
ASSESSMENT |
% OF course |
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Recording |
Coursework |
20% |
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Technology Composition |
Coursework |
20% |
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Listening and Analysing |
Written examination |
25% |
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Producing and Analysing |
Practical examination |
35% |
If you have any questions or queries relating to the Music curriculum please email headofart@ecclesbourne.derbyshire.sch.uk for more information.