Music
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 08:15
Introduction
Students are provided with opportunities to develop their musical appreciation and understanding through listening, composing and performing. Through these areas, they will develop their aural perception skills and their appreciation of and participation in music.
Students will develop an in-depth understanding of music primarily of a Western Classical nature, but will also explore Jazz, Rock, Pop and a range of 20th and 21st Century styles.
Further Details
As approximately 30% of the AS and 30% of the A level coursework marks are gained through instrumental performance, students are expected to attend instrumental lessons outside of the teaching and learning they receive as part of the AS/A level course. Students will be expected to pay for their own instrumental music tuition.
40% of the AS and 30% of the A level course marks are gained through listening and appraising so this will inform much of the teaching that takes place in lessons. 10% of the marks in the A level course are obtained by students choosing to specialize in either further listening, composing or performing work. Students can also take AS Level Communications and Culture and undertake an Extended Project to enhance their studies.
Progression Options
Students who are successful at AS level may wish to complete an additional year to achieve the A level qualification, from which higher study perhaps at degree level in this or a related area is a possibility. As part of a wider programme the course provides an excellent basis for progression to any career or university course. Music will support a career in any field due to the wide range of skills developed.
Music Technology
Tuesday, 24 May 2011 08:17
Introduction
Music Technology is a rapidly moving subject area and the Music Industry is evolving with each advance in technology. This course provides learners with both the theoretical and the practical skills that form the foundation of Music production and can prepare them for a career in the industry. Students, including those who do not play traditional instruments, are encouraged to explore different musical styles and cultures while developing their own musicality and creativity.
Further Details
AS Year 1 Unit 1 : Music Technology Portfolio 1 (External assessment) Students will produce a 3 track CD consisting of a Sequenced Realised Performance, a Multitrack recording and a Creative Sequence arrangement. Students will also produce a logbook for assessment.
Unit 2 : Listening and Analysing (Externally Assessed) Students will study popular music from 1910 to present day concentrating on trends and styles in the development of music – this will result in an examination.
A2 Year 2 Unit 3 : Music Technology Portfolio 2 Students will build on their skills from Unit 1 and produce advanced CD recording – this unit also require the completion of a logbook.
Unit 4 : Analysing and Producing Students will be required to demonstrate their knowledge of Music and Music technology through a process of written work, production tasks and manipulations in a 2 hour examination
Progression Options
Given sufficient demand AS students can progress to the full A Level in year 2. Beyond this students can go on to higher education at University or specialised music courses or seek employment.
