Music Technology
National 4/National 5
Course Overview
There are two components in the National 4 and National 5 Music courses:
Assignment: The purpose of the assignment is to assess practical application of knowledge and skills from the course to plan, implement and evaluate creative productions using music technology. The creative productions may be in any two appropriate contexts, such as (but not limited to) live performance, multi-track recording, radio broadcast, composing and sound design for film, audiobooks and computer gaming. The assignment has 100 marks. Each of the tasks has 50 marks, providing a combined total of 100 marks (70% of the overall course award). For each task, marks are awarded for: Planning the production 10 marks Implementing the production 30 marks Evaluating the production 10 marks.
Question Paper: The question paper requires candidates to use listening skills and to draw on and apply knowledge and understanding of a sample of all the technological terms, styles and genres, and music concepts. The question paper has 40 marks (30% of the overall course award). It consists of questions relating to music excerpts in a range of 20th and 21st century styles and genres. A range of question types are used, assessing understanding of relevant music and technological concepts.
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mrs T MacKay
Entry Requirements
While entry is at the discretion of the music department staff; students would be expected to have some level of musical experience.
Learning and Teaching Approaches
A combined National 4/5 Music Technology course will be offered, allowing for pupils to work at the level most suited to their ability. The Course employs a wide range of teaching methodologies and learning approaches, such as independent learning, individual and group work, research skills, using verbal and written responses and self/peer evaluation, as well as developing skills in literacy, numeracy, health and wellbeing and skills for learning, life and work.
Recommended Next Steps
Higher Music Technology is not currently offered. This may be able to be arranged in partnership with other schools that offer the course.
Speak to Mr Allan (DHT) to find out more.