Music Technology

Subject leader and contact

Dr A Bell : Head of Music

atbell@cambournevc.org 

Qualification

A-Level Music Technology

Edexcel

Entry Requirements

GCSE Music Grade 6 would be an advantage, but not essential

Why study Music Technology?

Music A Level Technology is a really exciting subject, enabling you to compose, arrange and produce music using a whole range of technology. It will help you to develop many practical skills, from setting up the performance space and microphone placement through to in-depth mixing and mastering techniques to perfect the music you are producing. You will also learn to use a range of different musical software, and explore how to use these creatively both when producing cover versions of songs, and original compositions. This course could lead onto studying Music Technology at degree level, and pursuing a range of careers in audio production.

Where can it lead?

A-Level Music Technology will enable students to pursue a related university course. It can also directly lead onto a number of highly creative and technical careers in the music industry and related creative industries. This qualification would also help students to develop a range of transferable skills, both technical and creative.

Music Technolody Extras

There will be visits to professional recording studios, and the opportunity to learn from a number of practitioners who work creatively in the music industry and composers, engineers, and producers.

Super-Curricular

Each subject is also part of our ‘Super-curricular’ initiative, which aims to develop your wider understanding of academic subjects and support your learning – more information can be found here.