Teachers in this Department

Mr Nkere

Accommodation

This course is taught in a classroom which is well equipped for the delivery of both Music and Music Technology courses

Resources Young People will use

Young people will have access to a large variety of musical instruments for Music courses. Young people will have access to a mini suite of desktop computers, microphones and recording equipment, plus personal iPads, for Music Technology courses.

Links with other partners/agencies

Previous young people studying music performance have had the opportunity to work with music charities to perform on stage and record in music studios.

Previous young people studying Music Technology have had the opportunity to visits recording studios and put their skills to practical use supporting live performances.

Course Outline

If you enjoy performing and love to listen to music then this course is for you. The Music course provides learners with the opportunity to:

• Rehearse and perform a music programme in one or two instruments of their choice
• Develop and enhance their skills in listening
• Develop an understanding of a range of musical concepts
• Explore their creative side by learning how to compose music

In Music, learners may achieve SQA National 1-4 full awards or units only, as appropriate.

Music Technology

If you enjoy listening to music, digital technologies, movies and video games, this course is for you. The Music Technology course provides learners with the opportunity to:

• Explore their creative and technical skills whilst creating a sound track for a video
• Explore acoustics whilst learning techniques in audio capture
• Develop their planning and directing skills in addition to technological skills whilst compiling a recording project
• Develop and enhance their skills in listening
• Develop an understanding of a range of music and technological concepts

In Music Technology, learners may achieve SQA National 1-4 full awards or units only, as appropriate.

Skills Developed through this Course

Music

• Young People will have the opportunity to develop and practice a range of skills such as coordination, discipline, fine motor skills, language skills, problem solving and social skills
• Preparing, planning, and performing a programme on one or more musical instrument
• Developing and enhancing aural skills

Progression Pathways

Music Technology

• Young People will have the opportunity to develop and practice a range of skills such as language skills, maths skills, problem solving, organisational skills and social skills
• Planning, organising and directing a recording project
• Mapping, planning and recording a sound track for video