Music Technology

C U R R I C U L A R A R E A : E X P R E S S I V E A R T S

National 4

(SCQF Level 4)

Course Content

Candidates must complete 3 units:

 Music Technology Skills  Understanding 20th & 21st Century Music (pop & modern music)  Music Technology in context

And an added Value unit:

Music Technology project

 Course is assessed by a Technology assignment and evidence from the units of the Course.  Course is externally assessed by a Technology assignment, a Question Paper and evidence from the Units of the Course  Course is externally assessed by a Technology assignment, a Question Paper and evidence from the Units of the Course

Broadcast Engineer Community Arts Worker Composer or Songwriter Disc Jockey – DJ Film or Video Editor Music Promotions Manager Music Therapist Musical Instrument Technologist Piano Tuner Producer – Radio Production Assistant Radio Broadcast Assistant Roadie Runner Sound Technician Stage Manager

Teacher - Secondary School - Music

S U BJ E C T : M U S I C T E C H N O L O G Y 2 0 2 2-2 3 M Y W O R L D O F W O R K C O N T E N T S C O U R S E C H O I C E S

National 5

(SCQF Level 5)

Course Content

Assignment 70 marks

 Plan a music technology production comprising two separate tasks  Create a master Audio recording using at least 2 microphones  Evaluate progress and outcome using a log and a evaluation report

Question Paper 30 Marks

Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music styles, genres and relevant technology concepts

Course Assessment Higher

(SCQF Level 6)

Course Content

Assignment 70 marks

 Plan a substantial music technology production  Create a audio master recoding using a wide range of recording and editing techniques  Evaluate progress and outcome using a log and evaluation report

Question Paper 30 Marks

Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music styles, genres and relevant technology concepts

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