MUSIC TECHNOLOGY
SCQF LEVEL 4 - NATIONAL 4
Throughout the course you will be given the opportunity to develop you technology skills using GarageBand to undertake projects such as Radio Show, Sound Design and Foley, Audio Book and Multitrack recording. National 4 Music Technology will not only benefit those interested in a performing arts career path, but will also develop intra and interpersonal skills in all young people, allowing them to become more well-rounded individuals.
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QUALIFICATION
National 4 Music Technology
DURATION
1 Year full time/
5 periods per week
COURSEWORK
Music Technology Skills
Music Technology in Context
Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music
Added Value
EXAM
The course is internally assessed.
COST
No cost involved
TEACHERS
Mrs Moggach
Mr Fraser
Mr Murray
WHY TAKE THIS COURSE?
This course makes a valuable contribution to your general education and personal development by providing you with a broad range of skills which incorporates practical experience of performing, listening to and composing music. It also allows you to develop and extend your interest in music and acquire more specialist skills in an area which may be of interest to you. You also have the opportunity to participate in our extracurricular music groups e.g. sound and lighting for Concerts and other events.
Skill Development Scotland state:
Around 100,000 people are employed in the creative and digital industry in Scotland.
From a study conducted by the University of Florida, young people who study music are 4 times more likely to be recognised for academic achievement.
Young people who participate in music-related activities achieve significantly higher marks in Science, Maths, and English exams in secondary school than non-musical classmates, according to a new large-scale study.
More information can be found
through this link:
Studying music helps children
get better grades in Maths and
English:
wHAT WILL YOU EXPERIENCE?
Music Technology courses incorporate active learning to engage pupils through activities such as recording instruments, creatin sound effects, and listening to/analysing music. Frequent team building tasks in addition to independent work suit all styles of learning and prepare students for the world of work.
This style of active learning is also very popular with students and most enjoy, and look forward to, going to their classes.
Studying Music Technology will give you the opportunity to learn from professional sound engineers through visits and workshops.
The course assessment consists of:
Music Technology Skills:
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use hardware and software to capture audio from a range of sources.
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applying microphone placement and techniques, constructing a signal path and overdubbing tracks.
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learn about and apply EQ, time domain and mixing techniques .
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bounce down tracks to MP3s.
Music Technology in Context:
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produce audio masters in different contexts by using a range of skills in audio capture.
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mixing down to an audio master in appropriate file format.
Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music:
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explore a range of musical concepts through investigation and research.
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discover the influence technology has had on music in the 20th and 21st Centuries.
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through listening to music identify concepts in context.
Added Value:
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create one stereo master of a piece of music in context.
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keep a session log with evidence of planning, implementing and evaluating the project.
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the project will have a minimum of 4 parts, at least one of which should involve the use of microphones.
KEY FACTS
Everything you need to know before selecting this course
entry requirements
Studying Music Technology in S3 would be beneficial however many candidates would be capable of achieving National 4 Music Technology without doing this- please speak to the Principal Teacher of Performing Arts if this is the case.
what will you get?
National 4 in Music Technology.
The course is graded
Pass/fail
progress
Everything you need to know about future pathways from this course
EMPLOYMENT
my world of work
Some typical careers that you might immediately think of include music teacher, music therapist, music critic, session musician, Foley artist, theatre technician, DJ, radio presenter, sound engineer, agent, film scorer, and video game composer.
However, most careers will suit a course in music technology, as even if not directly linked to performing arts, music technology will allow young people to become more rounded individuals. Primary teacher, lawyer/solicitor, doctor, nurse, dentist, orthodontist, beautician, vet, nursery nurse, journalist, IT Analyst, librarian, events management, advertising, local government project officer, mathematician, banking, management positions, web designer and college/university lecturer are only some examples.
Skills developed through Music Technology:
Problem Solving: working independently, resilience, time management, positive work ethic.
Leadership: building confidence, organisational skills. All music courses require you to complete coursework which demands you take responsibility for your own learning and have a proactive, motivated attitude towards your studies.
Teamwork: recording assignments.
Communication: presenting, interaction with others, using clear and concise language to effectively express your thoughts and ideas when both analysing music and reviewing your composition.
Other: dexterity , fine motor skills and memory skills.
This link will take you to an excellent resource on MyWOW which looks at potential career routes when you select a combination of subjects.
STUDENT STORIES
Information from pupils who have studied this course as to how they feel it was.