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Music Technology A Level

at Hagley Catholic High School, Stourbridge · school or sixth form

Ofsted rated their sixth form provisionGood2019see the detail

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull time

What the college says

The course is suitable for all good musicians, from rock to classical with an interest in recording and manipulating sound using various types of musical technology. It provides the opportunity to build on your composing, arranging and listening skills. The main entrance requirement is that students should have an interest in and experience of using recording technology (computer or studio based) to capture and edit sound. Students should be able to show evidence of their skills in this area. Students should have good aural skills and the ability to read and use conventional notation. In addition, they should have an interest in a variety of different popular musical styles, good ICT skills and a hard working attitude. Although they will not be assessed on their instrumental skills, some practical performance expertise would be useful.

What you need to get on

There are no Level 2 subject specific entrance requirements but a Grade 5 or above in GCSE music would prove useful.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Hagley Catholic High School

    Brake Lane Hagley, Stourbridge, DY8 2XL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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