Course Overview
Skills in Context - Units onlyThe general aim of this Unit is to enable learners to develop a range of skills and techniques relating to the creative use of music technology hardware and software to capture and manipulate audio. Learners will explore a range of uses of this technology through practical activities. It also enables learners to develop and use technical and creative skills in a range of real-life contexts such as live performance, radio broadcast, composing for film, TV themes, adverts and computer gaming. |
Understanding Music in the 20th/21st Century - Unit onlyThe general aim of this Unit is to enable learners to develop knowledge and understanding of 20th and 21st century musical styles and genres, and an understanding of how music technology has influenced and been influenced by 20th and 21st century musical developments, through investigation and listening activities. Learners will develop awareness of the implications of intellectual property rights in the context of music production. . |
Course Assessment (N5)Assignment - 70%
Learners are required to plan, complete an evaluate 2 projects of their choice. The creative production may be in any appropriate context, such as (but not limited to) live performance, radio broadcast, composing and sound design for film, TV themes, adverts and computer gaming. The completed product should clearly demonstrate application of knowledge and skills, at an appropriate level, from each of the Units of the Course. The final project must be completed and sent to the SQA in March. Question Paper - 30% This question paper will give learners an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of 20th and 21st century musical styles and genres, music concepts and aspects of music technology.The question paper will have 30 marks (30% of the total mark). It will consist of questions in response to music excerpts in a range of 20th and 21st century styles and genres. A range of question types will be used, assessing understanding of relevant music and technological concepts. |