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Music Technology

Music Technology V-Cert NCFE (Level 2 Technical Award in Music Technology)

Rock workshop, film music, remixing 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 the guitar in Rock Workshop or creating your own 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. 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 Introduction to Music Technology and the Music Business

This unit is an introduction to the course modules and the History and Development of Music Technology
and the Music Business.

• Learn about the various Roles within the Music Business (Marketing, Promotion, Selling and
distributing music)

• There will be Exam style assessments

Unit 02 Using A Digital Audio Workstation

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. They will:

• Create a musical project that will include MIDI and audio
• Review a completed musical project