Course Description

Music Technology explores the art and technique of sound recording. The course would meet the needs of learners who have interest in sound recording/production and may already play an instrument. Music technology draws on elements from the N4/5 music course: studying the development of recording techniques through different styles of music while also teaching students a different set of skills.

Depending on the work covered during S3 Music Technology course, it could provide an experience that also supports N4/5 Music but would not be an essential progression pathway. Students will learn to use recording software such as Ableton and will explore the differences between; Studio Recording, Live Recording and give students the opportunity to add sound effects and music to video games and animations.

Creative Industries:

Creative industries are one of Scotland’s most diverse and thriving sectors. The creative industries sector is made up of 16 distinct industries.

• Advertising

• Architecture

• Visual art

• Crafts

• Fashion and textiles

• Design

• Music

• Performing arts

• Photography

• Film and video

• Computer games

• Radio and TV

• Heritage

• Writing and publishing

• Electronic publishing

Alongside DJ and musicianship abilities the course would also develop student’s communication, performing budgeting, planning and organisation, time management and digital skills.

Possible Careers

• DJ

• Radio Broadcaster

• Broadcast Engineer

• Lighting Technician

• Music Promoter

• Broadcasting/film/video

• Radio producer

• Event manager

• Stage Manager

• Community arts worker