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Music Technology
V-Cert NCFE (Level 2 Technical Award in Music Technology)
Rock workshop, film music, new directions and other fun topics…. If you enjoyed these, the Music
technology course could be for you! This new vocational course is designed for anyone with an interest in
music and music technology. Perhaps you enjoyed learning guitar in Rock Workshop, or creating your film
music on the computer. This qualification enables learners to develop skills, knowledge and understanding
of the music technology industry. Although there is an element of theory, you will have already covered
much of this in KS3 already. The majority of the time will be experimenting with music ideas / sound,
creating arrangements and compositions whist developing your sequencing and recording skills.
Although there are opportunities to perform on this course, you will not be assessed on your performance
skills. You do, however need to work hard, be creative at the tasks set and be prepared to develop your
own technology skills with the help of the Music team.
Will I enjoy this course?
You will enjoy this course if you want to study a subject that: is largely practical (50% involves practical
music-making and creating a portfolio of work); allows you to be creative; gives you the opportunity to play
music with others in e.g. pairs, pop/rock groups, bands or vocal groups; and to learn more about and use
music technology. You will develop skills in the recording studio as well as composing and creating your
own sounds.
What could I do next with V-Cert Music technology?
This V-Cert in Music Technology is equivalent to a GCSE (counting in Attainment 8 / Progress 8). You will
be able to achieve the highest GCSE grade (9) if you gain a Distinction Plus in this subject. This new course
gives you broader experiences that are valued in many other professions that require you to show good
teamwork, communication and expressive skills, as well as commitment, confidence and creativity. It will
also prepare you well for AS/A Levels in Music and Music Technology as well as BTEC National Diplomas (in
Music, Popular Music and Music Technology) and the Vocational A-Level in Performing Arts. There are also
strong links to Media studies, Computing, Mathematics, Science, Economics and Business.
What will I study?
Unit 01 Using a Digital Audio Workstation (D/507/5002)
This unit will allow learners to develop skills in operating a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) creatively
using audio, MIDI, hardware and editing tools. Learners will create a musical project in response to a brief,
reflecting industry skills.
Create a musical project that will include MIDI and audio
Review a completed musical project
This is similar to the Year 9 module on New Directions / Minimalism.
Unit 02 Creating music (T/507/5006)
Learners will develop skills to analyse stylistic elements of music and develop a piece of music based on a
specific style. Learners will engage in a review of technical and creative processes.
Understand the musical elements of a chosen style
Create a piece of music in the style identified in learning outcome 1
