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Home > Courses > A Level Music Technology
Performing arts, music and media A-Level For 16-19 Year Olds

A Level Music Technology

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COURSE oVERVIEW

A creative, exciting and inspiring programme that develops a wide range of production skills including: recording and mixing techniques, composing using technology; synthesis and sampling.

As a student you will have access to industry standard studio facilities to complete coursework and build a portfolio of recordings, arrangements and compositions. You will also have the opportunity to sound engineer live events.

EXAMINATION BOARD: edexcel

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Standard college entry requirements

Any prior experience of using production software will help students become familiar with recording features, edit screens and plugins. Applications including Cubase, Logic Pro, FL Studio to name a few offer free or trial versions of their software for users to experience, many of which are available for PC, MAC and tablets.

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studying A level music technology

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Why study A Level Music Technology at Blackpool Sixth?

As a student you will have access to industry standard studio facilities to complete coursework and build a portfolio of recordings, arrangements and compositions. You will also have the opportunity to sound engineer live events.

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How will I be taught?

  • Hands on, practical sessions
  • Learning by doing is one of the most effective methods to help link theory and practice together
  • Learning and working as part of a team
  • Learning from each other can help develop vital employability skills, including communication, listening and confidence
  • Developing student and employer relationships quickly can really help to gain the most from those you’ll be working with
  • Independent learning
  • Running your own projects will help to develop time management and high level thinking skills whilst also giving you ownership of work.
  • Learning through research
  • Gaining knowledge and expertise from current producers and industry professionals enables you to adapt your practice and embed new skills and ideas.
  • Learning in the music industry
  • Producing music for live and studio based events for local employers will give you crucial skills to support you in employment

Teacher expertise

The Music Technology course leader Ash Goodinson is also a freelance musician and producer working in the industry, performing and producing music for events and venues. His relevant and recent experience enables students to learn current working practices, whilst also gaining links to employers and employment opportunities through a wide range of contacts.

What skills will I develop?

  • Industry standard production skills through coursework and employer engagement
  • Project management
  • Managing entire projects to include musicians, studio time, equipment, mixdown time, showcasing.
  • Communication and listening skills through recruiting and working with recording artists as part of coursework and employer projects
  • Live sound engineering
  • Installation and operation of PA systems for external events held in Blackpool and Fylde Coast venues
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How will I be assessed?

60

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EXAM
  • 60% Exam

This is a linear course, which means all assessments take place at the end of year 2:

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Coursework
  • 40% Coursework
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What will you study and other information about A-Level Music technology

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    Component 1 – Recording

    Whilst working in studio environment, you will develop your knowledge and understanding of production tools
    and techniques to capture, edit, process and mix audio recordings.

    To support your knowledge and practical experience, you will also work in a live scenario to gain further experience using these transferable practical skills.

    Component 2 – Composition

    Using a variety of software platforms you will be creating, editing, manipulating and structuring sounds to produce a variety of technology-based compositions.

    Component 3 – Listening and Analysing

    Developing your knowledge and understanding of recording and production knowledge used from the 1940s to present day.
    Recording and production techniques for both corrective and creative purposes

    Component 4 – Producing and Analysing

    Developing your knowledge and understanding of editing, mixing and production techniques.
    Applying the production skills learnt for both corrective and creative purposes in exam conditions.

  • The music team will be able to recommend various types of headphones during the course induction. Students will also be expected to provide their own instruments, leads, etc. for use in rehearsals, performances and studio recordings. 

    The following two textbooks are not essential for the course, but students may choose to purchase them for additional study if they wish:

    “Edexcel AS/A2 Music Technology Listening Tests, 2nd edition” approx. £21, ISBN 9781906178901

    “Edexcel AS/A2 Music Technology Study Guide” approx. £17, ISBN 9781906178482

    • Work for the college Music Agency and Record Label
    • Students will be able to take part in the college annual European Music Tour
    • Work for employers and gig venues around Blackpool and the Fylde Coast

Where does it lead?

Typical career destinations include music producer, sound engineer, studio manager, project and events management, composer / songwriter and teachingMost students will go to university to studio a music production degree to continue developing their skills, knowledge and portfolio.

Helping you to find your dream career

Blackpool Sixth is dedicated to helping students achieve their future goals. We offer support to our students to help them find the best path for their chosen career.

To see how this course links to career pathways and to career academies which you could join, click the links below.

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Our Alumni

Lucinda Campbell


Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media Teacher of Performing Arts, Dance and Musical Theatre

Michael Handley

Assistant Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media
Teacher of A Level Film Studies and A Level Media Studies

Olivia Hylins

Teacher of Performing Arts, Dance and Musical Theatre

ASH GOODINSON

Teacher of A Level Music Technology and BTEC Music

Lewis Williams

Assistant Head of Performing Arts, Music and Media
Teacher of BTEC Film and TV Production

John Stevens

Teacher of BTEC Music

Helen Twist

Teacher of A Level Media Studies and Level 2 Creative Digital Media

Charlie Moore

Teacher of BTEC Film and TV Production

Lisa Carolan

Teacher of Musical Theatre

Sarah Mistry

Teacher of Performing Arts and A Level Drama and Theatre Studies

Joseph Wylie

Lead Theatre Technician

Rob Yeo

Theatre and Music Technician

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