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head,1,B head,2,C head,3 \" \u0014Overview\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc336756316 \\h \u00142\u0015\nYear One\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc336756317 \\h \u00144\u0015\nYear Two\t\u0013 PAGEREF _Toc336756318 \\h \u00149\u0015\n\u0015\nThis document is based on the latest information in the accredited Pearson Edexcel A level Music Technology qualification.\nOverview\nYear One\nAutumn 1\nComponent 1: Introduction to recording and mixing\nComponent 2: Introduction to technology-based composition\nComponent 3: Introduction to the Component 3 exam\nComponent 4: Handling and mixing audio\nAutumn 2\nComponent 1: Recording acoustic/bass guitar and intermediate mixing skills\nComponent 2: MIDI and synthesis essentials\nComponent 3: Analogue technology and vocal production\nComponent 4: Theoretical and practical tasks focusing on MIDI, dynamics and distortion\nSpring 1\nComponent 1: Exploring the mark scheme, recording percussion/keyboards and advanced mixing\nComponent 2: Exploring mark scheme criteria\nComponent 3: Detailed exploration of the question paper and focus on analogue synthesisers/electric instruments\nComponent 4: Detailed exploration of the question paper and specimen long-response questions\nSpring 2\nComponent 1: Practice brief sessions, mixing practice and mastering\nComponent 2: Practice brief sessions\nComponent 3: Comparing analogue and digital effects\nComponent 4: Specimen questions\nSummer 1\nComponents 1 & 2: practice brief project and logbooks\nComponents 3 & 4: Final revision ahead\nSummer 2\nA level students sit mock Component 3 & 4 exams\nComponent 1: Drum recording and preparing A-level brief\nComponent 2: Preparatory work towards A-level set brief\nComponents 3 & 4: Exploring differences between the AS- and A-level papers\nYear Two\nAutumn 1\nComponent 1: Exploring the mark scheme, multiple mic techniques and preparing/starting the NEA set brief\nComponent 2: Advanced MIDI and sampling and preparing/starting the NEA set brief\nComponent 3: The impact of digital and sampling technology\nComponent 4: Advanced MIDI in practice\nAutumn 2\nComponent 1: Mixing using advanced dynamics parameters and starting NEA brief\nComponent 2: Advanced synthesis techniques and starting NEA brief\nComponent 3: The impact of analogue technology\nComponent 4: Studio interconnection, microphones and acoustics\nSpring 1\nComponent 1: Advanced audio editing, pitch/rhythm correction and continuing NEA brief\nComponent 2: Automating parameters and continuing NEA brief\nComponent 3: Identifying effects and their parameters\nComponent 4: Audio editing and manipulating advanced parameters with automation\nSpring 2\nComponent 1: Supervised NEA sessions with skills-based starter activities\nComponent 2: Supervised NEA sessions with skills-based starter activities\nComponent 3: Mixing, mastering and comparing production techniques\nComponent 4: Focus on essay questions and evaluating production scenarios\nSummer 1\nComponents 1 & 2: Moving towards completion with NEA brief and associated documentation\nComponents 3 & 4: Focus on exam technique and final revision\nSummer 2\nA level students sit Component 3 & 4 exams\nYear One\nAutumn 1\nAutumn 2\nComponent 1 – Introduction to recording and mixing (1 lesson per week):\nStudents will be introduced to the recording task and associated core hardware.\nStudents will consider the placement of microphones and the influence of the room on the recorded result.\nCore mixing techniques will be explored and the half term will culminate in a short recording task that will be mixed and submitted for feedback from the teacher.\nComponent 2 – Introduction to technology based composition (1 lesson per week):\nStudents will be introduced to the composition task and learn about the core functions of their DAW software.\nA focus on sample manipulation techniques will allow students to produce a short piece for submission.\nComponent 3 – Introduction to the Component 3 exam (1 lesson per week):\nTeaching will focus on the eras of recording and production technology and the sty","cbCaij1RqdGCR5jk","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaij1RqdGCR5jk","doc",109568,11,"English","# Overview\n# Year One\n## Autumn 1\n## Autumn 2\n## Spring 1\n## Spring 2\n## Summer 1\n## Summer 2\n# Year Two\n## Autumn 1\n## Autumn 2\n## Spring 1\n## Spring 2\n## Summer 1\n## Summer 2","[{\"question\":\"What are the main components taught during Year One?\",\"answer\":\"Year One covers recording and mixing, technology-based composition, an introduction to the Component 3 exam, and handling and mixing audio in practical exam contexts.\"},{\"question\":\"How does the plan prepare students for NEA in Year Two?\",\"answer\":\"Year Two includes multiple supervised sessions that continue NEA brief preparation, with activities focused on advancing MIDI, sampling, synthesis, dynamics, and documentation toward completion.\"},{\"question\":\"When do students sit mock or final exams in this plan?\",\"answer\":\"The plan schedules mock Component 3 \\u0026 4 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