KS5 Curriculum Outline Subject: Music Technology 2017-18 Year 12 Year 13 Autumn 1 Introduction to recording and mixing, Introduction to recording and mixing. with a focus on associated core Introduction to technology-based hardware. Core DAW skills, sampling composition. Handling and mixing audio. and automation. Recording acoustic/bass guitar and Recording acoustic/bass guitar and Autumn 2 intermediate mixing skills. MIDI and intermediate mixing skills. MIDI and synthesis essentials. synthesis essentials. Analogue technology and vocal production. practical projects. Spring 1 Exploring the mark scheme, recording Recording percussion/keyboards and percussion/keyboards and advanced advanced mixing. Exploration of the mixing. Exploring mark scheme exam-based papers. criteria. Spring 2 Practice sessions, mixing practice Mixing practice and mastering. and mastering. Creative workshops. Comparing analogue and digital FX. Exam practice papers and research. Summer 1 Refining recording process, with peer Complete components review. Refining practice in (components 1 & 2). compositions. Summer 2 Drum recording project and prescribed Prepare for and complete final exams brief preparation. (components 3 & 4).
KS5 Curriculum Outline Subject: Music Technology 2017-18 Year 12 Year 13 Autumn 1 Introduction to recording and mixing, with a focus on associated core hardware. Core DAW skills, sampling and automation. Introduction to recording and mixing. Introduction to technology-based composition. Handling and mixing audio. Autumn 2 Recording acoustic/bass guitar and intermediate mixing skills. MIDI and synthesis essentials. Recording acoustic/bass guitar and intermediate mixing skills. MIDI and synthesis essentials. Analogue technology and vocal production. projects. Spring 1 Exploring the mark scheme, recording percussion/keyboards and advanced mixing. Exploring mark scheme criteria. Recording percussion/keyboards and advanced mixing. Exploration of the exam-based papers. Spring 2 Practice sessions, mixing practice and mastering. Creative workshops. Mixing practice and mastering. Comparing analogue and digital FX. Exam practice papers and research. Summer 1 Refining recording process, with peer review. Refining practice in compositions. Complete practical components (components 1 & 2). Summer 2 Drum recording project and prescribed brief preparation. Prepare for and complete final exams (components 3 & 4).