SUBJECT:- Music – Technology  

The Creative Technology industry is one of the fastest growing and developing industries in the world.  It is integral to Hollywood films, gaming and chart music and a fast and hands on area of work.

Perth Academy’s S3 Music Technology course is an exciting course where pupils learn technological skills and techniques used in the film, TV, music, computer games and radio industries.

Using the latest sound technology and equipment, pupils will develop a range of skills in recording, editing, mixing and mastering in order to create professional pieces of audio and visual work.

The course is highly individual and pupils are able to work in a genre which interests them – from computer gaming to filmmaking.

Pupils will gain many IT skills and work closely with both Mac and PC platforms.

The course also encourages pupils to develop their knowledge and understanding of modern 20th & 21st century music, and an understanding of how technology has influenced and been influenced by 20th and 21st century musical developments.

Through discussion and presentation, the music industry and the implications of copyright and intellectual property rights are explored and investigated.

Pupils leave the course with a show-reel of work.

Following this course, progression to National 4 or 5 is available with Higher and option in following years.