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Music Technology - A LevelCourse Leader: Rob Cavill
Email: [email protected]
Fact File• This course is aimed at anyone interested in investigating the impact of Music Technology and understanding the development of popular music. • If you think you will enjoy recording, sequencing and arranging music and discussing the impact that technology has had throughout the history of popular music, then this course could be suited to you.
Course Summary The AS and A2 Music Technology course gives you the opportunity to arrange, record and compose music. In order to develop your skills and knowledge, you will use industry standard hardware and software (Logic Pro and Pro-Tools) in our purpose built recording studio and teaching spaces. You will be involved in a variety of learning activities during lessons, including individual sequencing and recording work, class discussion and identifying and writing about the musical and technical characteristics of a range of recorded music. You will also learn how to record and produce high quality music.
You will gain knowledge and understanding of Music Technology as a practical, intellectual and creative subject. You will gain skills and experience working with the latest software and equipment in this field, providing you with a first class opportunity to gain practical experience of the subject. You will gain an excellent grounding in the principles and technical processes involved in modern music production and analysing musical style and genre which plays an important part of the AS Level exam. Music Technology is a combination of a wide range of skills and, as such, you will already have an understanding of music theory and may even have had the opportunity to use Music Technology software at school or at home.
You will have opportunities to: • Sequence MIDI and Audio, • Record Live Instruments, • Produce Mixed CDs • Compose
Specific entry requirementA high grade in GCSE Music is preferable (but not an essential entry requirement). You will need to be enthusiastic about listening to a wide range of popular music and be willing to work with sequencing software and recording technology in your own time. You should have some existing skills as a musician and be willing to develop basic keyboard skills during the course.
Progression skills and opportunitiesStudents completing the course successfully will have a thorough understanding of Music Technology, highly honed analytical and creative skills and an ability to communicate effectively with others.
This qualification is good preparation for Music Technology at University or Music College. Music Technology combines well with and complements Mathematics and Science (particularly Physics and Electronics), Media Studies and other Arts subjects. The study of Music Technology offers numerous transferable skills that are valued in Higher Education where it is welcomed as an entrance qualification for a wide range of courses. In addition, it is likely that you will have developed qualities of communication and teamwork which are valued by employers. Students continue their studies further at music colleges, universities or colleges of Higher Education, others simply enjoy making music for pleasure.
How is the course assessed?The course is assessed through a combination of examinations, coursework and practical assessments.AS Level:Portfolio 1: Sequencing, recording and arranging using technology (Written - 70% AS, 35% of A2) Listening and analysing: studying the development of popular music and jazz (Coursework 30% AS, 15% of A2)A2 Level:Portfolio 2: Sequencing, recording, and composing using technology (Coursework - 60% A2, 30% of A2) Analysing and Producing: processing, editing and mixing musical data (Written - 40% A2, 20% of A2)
What topics will I be studying?Unit 1 Portfolio 1: sequencing, recording and arranging using technology Unit 2 Listening and Analysing exam: studying the development of popular music and Music Technology
DURING THE A2 COURSE YOU WILL STUDY THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
Unit 3 Portfolio 2: sequencing, recording, and composing using technologyUnit 4 Analysing and Producing: processing, editing and mixing musical data
Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?At the start of the course materials and resources will be made available to you and will also appear on the virtual learning environment.
Art, Craft and Design - A LevelHead of Department: James Fraser-Murison
Email: [email protected]
Fact File• For students planning a career in Art and Design, the A Level course will have the necessary breadth of work for entry onto a Degree or Foundation degree in Art and Design.• Some students study a one year full-time Art and Design Foundation course before progressing to degree level. A few students go directly into work related areas. Typical career options include fine art, illustration, textile design, interiors, fashion design, fashion promotion and three-dimensional design, including jewellery, costume and theatre.• Combines well with many other subjects at A level including other Art, Design or Media A levels.
Course SummaryArt, Craft & Design is a multi-disciplinary course which involves working with a wide variety of techniques and processes. In the first year, the course expands and develops students’ practical skills, knowledge and understanding of materials. Students will learn a wide variety of drawing, printmaking, craft and textile techniques and will create exciting contemporary artwork in two and three dimensions. This is deal if you want to explore processes and techniques from across the department.
During the second year the course seeks to build on the knowledge gained during the first year and develop the ability to work independently through sustained investigations, development of ideas and in depth analysis. Students will work on a variety of briefs but they will be more personally directed and in depth. The conclusion of the 2 year A level course will be for students to present two components of work in the form of a portfolio with an externally set assignment.
Specific entry requirementsIt is recommended that you have a grade 5 or above in an Art or relevant Technology subject. If this is not applicable, you should bring a small portfolio of work to your enrolment interview.
Being open to experimentation and to trying new things, as well as having a creative outlook and a willingness to work hard, is highly valued.
Music Technology - A LevelCourse Leader: Rob Cavill
Email: [email protected]
Fact File• This course is aimed at anyone interested in investigating the impact of Music Technology and understanding the development of popular music. • If you think you will enjoy recording, sequencing and arranging music and discussing the impact that technology has had throughout the history of popular music, then this course could be suited to you.
Course Summary The AS and A2 Music Technology course gives you the opportunity to arrange, record and compose music. In order to develop your skills and knowledge, you will use industry standard hardware and software (Logic Pro and Pro-Tools) in our purpose built recording studio and teaching spaces. You will be involved in a variety of learning activities during lessons, including individual sequencing and recording work, class discussion and identifying and writing about the musical and technical characteristics of a range of recorded music. You will also learn how to record and produce high quality music.
You will gain knowledge and understanding of Music Technology as a practical, intellectual and creative subject. You will gain skills and experience working with the latest software and equipment in this field, providing you with a first class opportunity to gain practical experience of the subject. You will gain an excellent grounding in the principles and technical processes involved in modern music production and analysing musical style and genre which plays an important part of the AS Level exam. Music Technology is a combination of a wide range of skills and, as such, you will already have an understanding of music theory and may even have had the opportunity to use Music Technology software at school or at home.
You will have opportunities to: • Sequence MIDI and Audio, • Record Live Instruments, • Produce Mixed CDs • Compose
Royal College of Art, London College of Fashion, Royal School of Needlework, UCA (Farnham,Epsom), UAL (Kingston, Camberwell), Manchester Metropolitan, Bournemouth, Falmouth,Brighton, Winchester and UWE (Bristol).
How is the course assessed?The course is divided into 18 Units which are all equally weighted. 9 units are completed in year 1 for the Subsidiary Diploma and 9 units in year 2 to complete the Extended Diploma which is equivalent to 3 A levels. Each unit is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction.
What topics will I be studying?• Painting and Drawing• Printmaking• Textiles• Digital and film photography• Illustration• Typography• 3D Design• Contemporary Fine Art• Digital Art• Branding
Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?The studio fee of £125 per year covers most of the materials that students will require. Students may wish to purchase additional craft materials to develop additional skills within their area of interest. There will be the opportunity to take part in a residential trip.
Specific entry requirementA high grade in GCSE Music is preferable (but not an essential entry requirement). You will need to be enthusiastic about listening to a wide range of popular music and be willing to work with sequencing software and recording technology in your own time. You should have some existing skills as a musician and be willing to develop basic keyboard skills during the course.
Progression skills and opportunitiesStudents completing the course successfully will have a thorough understanding of Music Technology, highly honed analytical and creative skills and an ability to communicate effectively with others.
This qualification is good preparation for Music Technology at University or Music College. Music Technology combines well with and complements Mathematics and Science (particularly Physics and Electronics), Media Studies and other Arts subjects. The study of Music Technology offers numerous transferable skills that are valued in Higher Education where it is welcomed as an entrance qualification for a wide range of courses. In addition, it is likely that you will have developed qualities of communication and teamwork which are valued by employers. Students continue their studies further at music colleges, universities or colleges of Higher Education, others simply enjoy making music for pleasure.
How is the course assessed?The course is assessed through a combination of examinations, coursework and practical assessments.AS Level:Portfolio 1: Sequencing, recording and arranging using technology (Written - 70% AS, 35% of A2) Listening and analysing: studying the development of popular music and jazz (Coursework 30% AS, 15% of A2)A2 Level:Portfolio 2: Sequencing, recording, and composing using technology (Coursework - 60% A2, 30% of A2) Analysing and Producing: processing, editing and mixing musical data (Written - 40% A2, 20% of A2)
What topics will I be studying?Unit 1 Portfolio 1: sequencing, recording and arranging using technology Unit 2 Listening and Analysing exam: studying the development of popular music and Music Technology
DURING THE A2 COURSE YOU WILL STUDY THE FOLLOWING TOPICS:
Unit 3 Portfolio 2: sequencing, recording, and composing using technologyUnit 4 Analysing and Producing: processing, editing and mixing musical data
Will I need any specialist materials or equipment?At the start of the course materials and resources will be made available to you and will also appear on the virtual learning environment.
Cliddesden Road, Basingstoke, Hants, RG21 3HF Tel: 01256 417500 Email: [email protected] www.qmc.ac.uk
