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Courses
Music Technology Photography
BTEC National Extended Certificate in
Digital Music Production
WHY CHOOSE PHOTOGRAPHY?
If you want to develop your knowledge and
understanding of music production in a wide
range of scenarios using industry-standard
equipment, Music Technology is an excellent
choice. You will spend most of your time using
the equipment in our Mac suite to record, edit,
mix and master your own projects to a nearprofessional standard.
This extremely popular course is suitable for
anyone who enjoys exploring the visual world
around them. The first term will develop the
skills necessary to work in both the darkroom
and with digital photography using innovative,
experimental and creative techniques. The
projects allow students to develop their own
personal directions leading to original final
outcomes.
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
HOW IS THE COURSE TAUGHT AND ASSESSED?
Music Technology BTEC is taught almost
entirely through the hands-on use of equipment.
You will learn how to use Digital Audio
Workstations and a wide range of hardware
found in a recording studio. You will apply your
knowledge and skills to assignments based on
real-life scenarios from film sound to remixing.
The course consists of a series of internally and
externally assessed assignments, and there is
no final exam.
Students develop a personally themed practical
unit of work (worth 60%) supported by an
extended essay. Students then complete a
practical exam unit (worth 40%).
WHY CHOOSE MUSIC TECHNOLOGY?
SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
• It is recommended (but not essential) that
students are proficient on one or more
instruments or voice.
• GCSE Music will be an advantage but is not
essential.
I’ve found it a great experience
learning the subject hands on, with
great and state of the art equipment, in an
atmosphere that is perfect for creativity.
Tom
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A Level Edexcel
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SPECIFIC ENTRY REQUIREMENTS :
No previous experience is necessary but
an interest in the art world and the creative
process is essential. GCSE Art would be an
advantage
Photography has really enabled me
to express my creativity which the
teachers have supported and helped me
improve throughout the course. Katie