This qualification is aimed at 14-16 year olds with an interest in music production and recording and is designed to sit alongside GCSEs in the Key Stage 4 curriculum . It ’ s a vocational qualification equivalent to GCSE at grades A * -C .
A wide range of employers uses music technology skills , and there is even the opportunity to specialise according to music type and whether it ’ s for entertainment , commercial or medical / therapeutic purposes . Many employers offer fixed term contracts - for a series of concert performances for example . Others offer more permanent contracts especially for the backstage , technical or management staff of a venue or destination . Other organisations that employ people with music technology skills include theme parks , themed tours , heritage locations and tourist venues . The role of technology is central to most performances and a wide variety of jobs exist in related fields , including the vital contribution of technicians . Musicians and music technicians are often required to ‘ multi-task ’ and need to understand different aspects of a performance , a recording or an event .
To be awarded the NCFE Level 2 Technical Award in Music Technology , learners are required to successfully complete 4 mandatory units ( above ). In addition , students will also be required to sit two examinations at the end of the course as with other GCSEs .
With one of the best equipped Music departments to be found anywhere in the state education system students are ideally placed to leave for further education and training with a considerable advantage over their peers . Our department including a newly upgraded studio is equipped with 52 brand new Apple iMac computers with leading music software including the industry standard Logic Pro X .
As such , many of our recent ex-students are now studying Music Technology at University or are actively pursuing a career in this side of the industry .
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