AuchmutyMusic Technology
Learner Pathway
The following Learner Pathway is available for Music Technology:
Course Information
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National 4 Music Technology
What will I learn in this subject?
The course is divided into three main areas which consist of:
Music Technology Skills – pupils will learn to record and manipulate sound using hardware and computer software.
Understanding 20th and 21st Music – pupils will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the development of modern music through the advances of technology.
Music Technology in Context – pupils will produce different short pieces of work which will demonstrate their ability to capture sound, manipulate it, and then mix it down to an audio master.
Music Technology Skills – pupils will learn to record and manipulate sound using hardware and computer software.
Understanding 20th and 21st Music – pupils will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the development of modern music through the advances of technology.
Music Technology in Context – pupils will produce different short pieces of work which will demonstrate their ability to capture sound, manipulate it, and then mix it down to an audio master.
How will I be assessed?
National 4 is assessed internally through the use of one Technology Assignment (March) and an internal Listening Folio (April).
What are the entry requirements for this subject/level?
No entry requirements.
National 5 Music Technology
What will I learn in this subject?
The course is divided into three main areas which consist of:
Music Technology Skills – pupils will learn to record and manipulate sound using hardware and computer software.
Understanding 20th and 21st Music – pupils will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the development of modern music through the advances of technology.
Music Technology in Context – pupils will produce different short pieces of work which will demonstrate their ability to capture sound, manipulate it, and then mix it down to an audio master.
Music Technology Skills – pupils will learn to record and manipulate sound using hardware and computer software.
Understanding 20th and 21st Music – pupils will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the development of modern music through the advances of technology.
Music Technology in Context – pupils will produce different short pieces of work which will demonstrate their ability to capture sound, manipulate it, and then mix it down to an audio master.
How will I be assessed?
National 5 is assessed externally through the use of two Technology assignments (March 70%) and a final external listening paper (May 30%).
What are the entry requirements for this subject/level?
No entry requirements.
Higher Music Technology
What will I learn in this subject?
In music technology you will have the opportunity to explore your talents and express your creativity. You will learn to develop your skills as a sound engineer using industry standard equipment and to build confidence in capturing and manipulating sound in a variety of different contexts.
The course is divided into three main areas which consist of:
Music Technology Skills – pupils will develop their skills in recording and manipulating sound using hardware and computer software.
Understanding 20th & 21st Music – pupils will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the development of modern music through the advances of technology.
Music Technology in Context – pupils will produce a substantial combined project which will demonstrate their ability to capture sound, manipulate it, and then mix it down to an audio master.
The course is divided into three main areas which consist of:
Music Technology Skills – pupils will develop their skills in recording and manipulating sound using hardware and computer software.
Understanding 20th & 21st Music – pupils will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the development of modern music through the advances of technology.
Music Technology in Context – pupils will produce a substantial combined project which will demonstrate their ability to capture sound, manipulate it, and then mix it down to an audio master.
How will I be assessed?
Higher Music Technology is assessed externally through the use of one Technology assignment using two different contexts (worth 70% of final grade).
There is also a final external listening paper (worth 30% of final grade).
There is also a final external listening paper (worth 30% of final grade).
What are the entry requirements for this subject/level?
Achieved National 5 Music Technology.
Advanced Higher Technology
What will I learn in this subject?
In music technology you will have the opportunity to explore your talents and express your creativity. You will learn to develop your skills as a sound engineer using industry standard equipment and to build confidence in capturing and manipulating sound in a variety of different contexts.
The course is divided into three main areas which consist of:
The course is divided into three main areas which consist of:
Music Technology Skills - pupils will develop advanced skills in recording and manipulating sound using hardware and computer software.
Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music - pupils will be required to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the development of modern music through the advances of technology through research and investigation.
Music Technology in Context - pupils will produce a substantial project which will demonstrate their ability to capture and manipulate sound, mix down to audio pre-master and mix down to mastered final product.
How will I be assessed?
Advanced Higher Technology is assessed externally through:
Research and Investigation (30%) - one substantial project which explores techniques used by engineers working in industry.
Assignment (70%) - one substantial project which demonstrates a variety of advanced recording and editing/mixing techniques.
What are the entry requirements for this subject/level?
Achieved Higher Music Technology.
