Music Technology
Music Technology
What will I Learn?
Music Techology is about sound recording – learning how to record and edit sound in a variety of different ways.
We’ll be working on lots of projects – radio shows, jingles, multitrack recordings etc. – using industry standard equipment: exactly what the professionals use.
You’ll have the chance to put your own stamp on things, too, in what you choose to do.
What skills with I develop?
As well as the skills specific to the subject, learning Music develops all sorts of transferable ones, too.
Our work is all about self-discipline, persistence and problem-solving.
You’ll be working with others, and taking on leadership roles, too: developing the communication skills that will be vital whatever you choose to do.
What could be helpful?
Enthusiasm! You don’t need to have any prior experience in Music Technology, or be able to play an instrument.
Is there is an Exam?
There are no formal assessment in S3. But your teacher will provide feedback on key learning activities throughout the year. This will give you a clear idea of how your are progressing.
What comes next?
You will continue onto either National 4 or National 5 Music Technology.
Where can this take me?
Taking part in musical activities gives you lots to talk about in your personal statement, too.
Beyond school you may wish to continue your studies. Past students have gone on to study Music Technology at college and/or university and to work in the industry afterwards.
But what – and how – you learn in Music Technology is very relevant to a vast range of other jobs, as well. Whether Music Technology turns out to be what you do for a career or not, the skills you develop will stand you in good stead, whatever your future may hold.
What will I Learn?
National 5 Music Tech is divided into three units:
Music Technology Skills
Understanding 20th and 21st Century Music
Music Technology in context.
What skills with I develop?
As well as the skills specific to the subject, learning Music of any kind develops all sorts of transferable ones, too.
Our work is all about self-discipline, persistence and problem-solving.
You’ll be working with others, and taking on leadership roles, too: developing the communication skills that will be vital whatever you choose to do.
What could be helpful?
Enthusiasm! You don’t need to have any prior experience in Music Technology, or be able to play an instrument.
Is there is an Exam?
The assignment is submitted for marking to the SQA; the question paper is sat during the main diet of written exams in April/May.
What comes next?
You may wish to continue your studies into Higher.
Where can this take me?
Beyond school you may wish to continue your studies. Past students have gone on to study Music Technology at college and/or university and to work in the industry afterwards.
But what – and how – you learn in Music Technology is very relevant to a vast range of other jobs, as well. Whether Music Technology turns out to be what you do for a career or not, the skills you develop will stand you in good stead, whatever your future may hold.