Pearson Edexcel Level 3 GCE Music Technology Advanced COMPONENT 2: Technology-based composition Brief Release date:
Friday 1 September 2023 Submission date: Wednesday 15 May 2024
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The video provided by Pearson on the website.
Instructions for Teachers
• Recordings of the technology-based compositions must be submitted digitally in the
format detailed in the Administrative Support Guide found on the Pearson website, along
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with the logbook and authentication form.
Each candidate submission must be presented separately.
Centres must retain backup copies of all technology-based compositions and proprietary
•
software files for the task.
All assessment materials must be sent to the examiner to arrive by 15 May 2024.
Information for Candidates
•• The total mark for this component is 60.
You must fulfil the requirement for the number of vocal, instrumental and
• Bounce/export
sample-based parts.
the completed composition as a 16 bit/44.1kHz stereo
.wav file. Name it ‘9MT002_centre number_candidate number_name’ (e.g.
9MT002_12345_6789_BloggsJ).
, Technology-based composition
Create a technology-based composition using one of the three briefs provided.
The technology-based composition must contain at least six parts. Any combination of vocal,
instrumental and sample-based parts is acceptable.
You must use the following sound design methods in creating your instrumental parts:
• synthesis
• sampling/audio manipulation
• creative effects
• automation and real-time control. You
may also use any combination of:
• MIDI-controlled virtual instruments
• live recorded audio.
Samples and loops must be manipulated in order to gain credit.
Your logbook must detail all of your original sound design: synthesis, sampling and creative
effects. The source of any samples that you have used must be credited in your logbook. Any other
performers who have played audio/MIDI parts in your composition must be credited.
You must produce a high quality stereo recording of your technology-based composition that pays
attention to all aspects of production – capture, balance, blend, EQ, dynamics, stereo field and
effects.
You must submit your recording digitally in the format detailed in the Administrative Support
Guide, found on the Pearson website.
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