The qualification is valuable for any student with an interest in electronic composition, studio recordings, sound design and film scoring. This will be a great advantage in higher education or in an apprenticeship at a recording studio. You will learn about the capture of sound, synthesis, sampling, electronic instruments and effects from the 1950s to the present day. The department runs various concerts and performances throughout the year, including weekly rehearsals for a range of musical ensembles.
Course details
| Qualification name | GCE A Level in Music Technology |
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| Qualification level | 3 |
| Awarding organisation | Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) |
| Learning method | Classroom based |
| Course hours | Full-time |
| Course start date | 1st September 2024 |
| Cost | £0.00 |
| Attendance pattern | Daytime |
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Students must have achieved at least five strong passes (to at Grade 5) at GCSE level, including English Language and Maths. Additionally, students are required to have at least a Grade 6 at GCSE Music or be proficient on a musical instrument. Keyboard skills are an advantage.
Find out more about exams, assignments and assessments.
20% Recording 20% Composition 25% Listening exam – ‘Music Technology from 1950s to the present day’ 35% Practical Exam ‘Producing and Analysing’.
| Name | Longsands Academy |
|---|---|
| Address |
LONGSANDS ROAD ST. NEOTS PE19 1LQ Find on Google maps |
| Website | http://www.longsands.cambs.sch.uk/ |