National 3
To pass N3 you will produce two clearly different short pieces of work which will demonstrate your ability to capture sound, manipulate it, and then mix it down to an audio master. Possible contexts could include recording a short radio broadcast, recording instrumental/vocal tracks, creating a radio advert or jingle, sound to accompany animation, using samples and loops, gaming soundtrack, narration with added sound effects or music, a short film sound track or mixing tracks.
As well as writing 2 genre reports chosen from the 4 below and pass an N3 listening assessment. |
Styles and Genres
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Dean Clelland (S4)
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DISCO
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ROCK
Click on the N3 Concept button to be taken to a list of all N3 concepts, simply click on the word and you will be taken to a you tube link for each definition.
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National 4
To pass N4 you will produce two clearly different short pieces of work which will demonstrate your ability to capture sound, manipulate it, and then mix it down to an audio master with at least 4 tracks, one being a recorded by a microphone and at least one recorded from a direct input to pass your Technology Skills in Context units.
You must also complete reports on three genres from the list below and complete an N4 listening assessment to pass your Understanding music in 20th/21st Century Music unit.
You must also complete reports on three genres from the list below and complete an N4 listening assessment to pass your Understanding music in 20th/21st Century Music unit.
Styles and Genres
Click on the N4 Concept button to be taken to a list of all N4 concepts, simply click on the word and you will be taken to a you tube link for each definition.
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Use flashcards below to revise N4 Technology concepts and play interactive quizzes.
ASSIGNMENT
Example of N4 Technology skills in Context piece. Rachel Gribben (S4).
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Added Value Unit
Possible contexts could include recording a short radio broadcast, recording instrumental/vocal tracks, creating a radio advert or jingle, sound to accompany animation, using samples and loops, gaming soundtrack, narration with added sound effects or music, a short film sound track or mixing tracks.
Plan and carry out a short creative production using music technology by:
1.1 Planning, with guidance, a short creative sound production
1.2 Applying basic recording and editing skills
1.3 Applying basic mixing skills
1.4 Using sounds and/or music creatively and appropriate to the context
1.5 Producing final output in an appropriate file format
1.6 Carrying out a simple evaluation of the production
All assessment is subject to quality assurance by SQA.
Evidence should include: the plan for the production, the completed audio master, a record of progress through the task (such as an electronic log produced by the learner) a short report evaluating the production (in written, electronic and/or oral form)
Plan and carry out a short creative production using music technology by:
1.1 Planning, with guidance, a short creative sound production
1.2 Applying basic recording and editing skills
1.3 Applying basic mixing skills
1.4 Using sounds and/or music creatively and appropriate to the context
1.5 Producing final output in an appropriate file format
1.6 Carrying out a simple evaluation of the production
All assessment is subject to quality assurance by SQA.
Evidence should include: the plan for the production, the completed audio master, a record of progress through the task (such as an electronic log produced by the learner) a short report evaluating the production (in written, electronic and/or oral form)