Music Technology

Examination Board   University of London (EDEXCEL)

Syllabus Numbers    AS   6MT01   6MT02  A2   6MT03   6MT04

Assessment Modules for AS

Unit 1: Music Technology Portfolio 1
You must complete three tasks which together make the Music Technology Portfolio 1:
Task 1A: Sequenced Realised Performance
Task 1B: Multi-track Recording
Task 1C: Creative Sequenced Arrangement
You will also submit a logbook that will provide information on the resources used in each task as well as assessed questions on their creative sequenced arrangement.

Unit 2: Listening and Analysing
This unit provides you with an opportunity to study the styles most common in popular music.   You will have the opportunity to demonstrate this knowledge using aural discrimination skills.   You are required to study the development of popular music styles from 1910 through to the present day.   Two special focus styles will be selected each year for more in depth study.

Assessment Modules for A2

Unit 3: Music Technology Portfolio 2  
This unit builds on skills acquired in Unit 1, and extends these to include a composition task.   It involves detailed study of Area of Study 3: The Development of Technology based Music.   You must complete three tasks which together make the Music Technology Portfolio 2:
Task 3A: Sequenced Integrated Performance
Task 3B: Multi-track Recording
Task 3C: Composing using Music Technology
You will also submit a logbook which will provide information on the resources used in each task.

Unit 4: Analysing and Producing   
You will be expected to demonstrate your knowledge of Music and the principles of Music Technology through a series of written commentaries, manipulations and production tasks using material provided on an examination paper and recorded on an audio CD.   The examination will test your  musical understanding, your ability to manipulate and correct recorded music and your ability to write commentaries on technological processes.   You will also be tested on your ability to produce a balanced stereo mix.

Career Pathways

Higher Education; Recording Industry; Live Performance; Composing for Film and TV; Broadcasting Industry; ICT; Sound Engineering; Artist Management; Academic Study Skills.