In S3 the curriculum is split into two discrete courses: Music and Music Technology.  Pupils can choose to continue their studies in either or both of these courses.

Throughout the years of S3-S6 pupils will develop skills in the following areas through a variety of practical, creative productions and interactive listening lessons:

Music technology skills

• creative use of music technology hardware (microphones) and software (Mixcraft) to capture and manipulate audio. 
• using appropriate audio input devices
• applying microphone placement techniques 
• constructing the signal path for multiple inputs
• setting input gain and monitoring levels
• overdubbing and editing tracks
• Equalisation
• time domain and other effects
• mixing techniques

Music technology contexts

• capture and manipulate audio and sequenced data
• mix down to an audio master in appropriate file format, 
• create projects in a range of contexts such as live performance, radio broadcast, composing and/or sound design for film, audiobooks and computer gaming.

Understanding of 20th and 21st century music

• 20th and 21st century styles and genres of music, 
• how music technology has influenced and been influenced by developments in 20th and 21st century music
• aspects of the music industry, including a basic awareness of the implications of intellectual property rights. 
• listening skills, enabling them to identify a range of genres and styles and their main attributes, and relevant music concepts in the context of 20th and 21st century music.