Wales High School | Sixth-Form

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IA STU

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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

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SIC TECHN

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Course Entry RequirementsAn ability to play an instrument is desirable but not essential, along with a basic knowledge of

keyboard skills and music theory would be an advantage.

Course Breakdown - Lower Sixth - Level 3 Certi�cate (30 Credit)Unit 25 – Music Production Techniques – Set up and operation of audio recording equipment,

develop multi track recording techniques, sound manipulation within a mix.

Unit 32 – Sequencing Systems and Techniques – Develop musical ideas using MIDI technology and

audio manipulation.

Unit 35 – Sound Creation and Manipulation – Produce/edit sounds through the use of Synthesisers

and Samplers.

Course OverviewThe BTEC Music Technology course o�ers students the chance to gain practical experience within

studio recording, music production and live sound. Using industry standard facilities students will

produce musical products, run live sound events and develop their knowledge of the operation of a

wide range of Music Technology devises, in preparation for working in the industry today.

Where can this lead?This vocational nature of the course will enable students to enter the music industry with hands on

practical experience of industry standard equipment and techniques within the live sound and studio

arenas. Students will also have the opportunity to extend the course into a second year taking the

award from 30 to 60 credits, equivalent to 1 A Level.

BTEC DIPLOMA LEVEL 3

Course Breakdown - Upper Sixth - Level 3 Diploma (60 Credit)Unit 29 – Live Sound Techniques – Knowledge and handling of live sound systems, practical

application of live sound systems, establish live sound mixes.

Unit 9 – Delivering a Musical Product – Take on a variety of roles within the music recording and

production area, e�ectively mix and master multi-track recording products.

Unit 43 - Specialist Subject Investigation – Plan and carry out a student led research product.

Additional InformationThe course o�ered runs for one year with students gaining a Level 3 Certi�cate in Music Technology

Production (30 Credits), equivalent to 1 AS Level. If students extend the course into 2 years students

will gain a Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology Production (60 Credits), equivalent to 1 A Level.

(Continued Over)

Wales High School | Sixth-Form

MED

IA STU

DIES

MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

MU

SIC TECHN

OLO

GY

AssessmentThe course is mainly assignment based with assessments taking place throughout the program. Most

units will involve assignment writing and practical application. A �nal exam will be undertaken at the

end of the course.

BTEC DIPLOMA LEVEL 3

For further information, please cotact - Mr Wright | aw@waleshigh.com