The college is investigating the possibility of running this course from September 2010. We are keen to canvass opinion on this and if you are interested please contact Lucy Crew at lrc@holycross.ac.uk Music Technology students at Holy Cross College get a chance to participate in a wide variety of music activities, both as part of the course and in the varied enrichment programme. We are proud to have excellent facilities for the subject, including a specialist Music IT Suite and a purpose built recording studio with industry standard equipment. In addition to the studio the department houses a range of portable recording equipment to facilitate a wide range of recording options. There are opportunities to use the facilities outside of lesson times and students are encouraged to initiate their own projects as well as those offered within the course. There are a range of enrichment activities which include the increasingly popular Musicollegey project, which showcases the college bands and solo artists in a wide range of musical genres.
The main progression route after studying BTEC Music Technology is to move into the sound engineering industry. If you are interested in sound engineering it is also useful to take Physics A level. There is also the option of progressing to a Music Technology degree.
In BTEC Music Technology, the course covers the practical areas of sequencing, arranging and recording. The theoretical units include setting up computer systems, listening skills and research about the sound and music industry. There are 6 units in total, 3 are studied in the first year and a further 3 in the second year. Assessment takes place as an ongoing process for each of the units and may include submission of CD recordings and paperwork to support your work.
General college entry requirements. (See page 10 for details.) In addition, it is helpful for students who wish to study Music Technology to have a GCSE in music. Students who have not studied GCSE music may be considered for the course if they show a strong interest in music and recording technology.