Specification points

Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Music Technology 603/0211/2

46 points in 11 topics, with Edexcel's codes and titles.

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2 Studio Recording Techniques

2A Explore the equipment and processes used for a multitrack studio recording
2B Carry out music recording session planning to prepare for a multitrack recording
2C Carry out music recording using techniques and processes for a multitrack recording

3 Music and Sound for Media

3A Understand the use of music and sound in media products
3B Develop sound for use in media products
3C Develop music for media products

5 Music Technology in Context

5A Development of music technology and its effect on music production
5B Wider technological development and the effect on music production
5C Listening to music through technology
5D Music technology and its relationship to sound/style of music

7 Music Technology Enterprise Opportunities

7A Business and enterprise in music technology
7B Working for yourself in the music industry
7C Music Industry organisations and concerns
7D Professional and personal requirements for industry success

8 Creative Synthesis and Sampling

8A Understand the functions of synthesisers and samplers
8B Synthesisers and samplers to create, capture and manipulate sound
8C Carry out the production of music using synthesisers and samplers

10 Remixing and Reworking

10A Understand a variety of remixing techniques
10B Explore, by developing and reviewing, remixing styles and production techniques
10C Carry out a remix using audio and MIDI sequencing techniques

13 Mixing and Mastering Techniques

13A Understand mixing and mastering software techniques
13B Develop a mixdown of a multitrack project
13C Carry out the production of a mastered stereo audio file

15 Music Investigation

15A Explore techniques and opportunities for planning investigations
15B Carry out investigations using appropriate sources
15C Present findings of research

16 Commercial Music Production

16A Explore the creation of commercially successful music
16B Create a finished commercial music product
16C Review the production processes used in the creation of commercially successful music

17 Music Technology and Musicianship

17A Understand the elements of music
17B Explore chords and scales to produce musical ideas
17C Develop musically contrasting tracks using musical elements

18 Working and Developing as a Production Team

18A Understand the different roles and responsibilities involved in the music production process
18B Undertake a music production project
18C Review the music production project