Course Title

 After School Music Technology Club

Number of sessions

 10 sessions spanning two terms (One session per week, each session 75 - 90 mins)

Is this course accredited

 No

Awarding body 

 N/A

Course aim

 To develop a regular social gathering among students with an interest in Music Technology

Course description

 Weekly workshop sessions delivered by an experienced music practitioner. The Afterschool club with explore a wide range of Music Technology giving students hands on experience in the different technologies and ways to compose.

The After-School Music Technology club will cover topics such as:

·      Music Technology on tablets

·      Open source technology

·      DJing

·      Loop Machines

·      Music and Film

·      Discussions on music

These workshops are designed to be a social experience and is for students who love music whether as consumers or creators. Some light refreshments are also included.

Previous skills or experience needed?

 No

What will students achieve?

Students will gain a rounded experience in music making using different forms of technology. The club will develop creativity and musicality amongst students and provide a unique opportunity for students across different year groups to collaborate and form friendships. 

There will be an informal listening party at the end of each term which show cases the students created music.

Is there anything our organisation needs to provide?

 A classroom with a smart board or projector and speakers would be useful but not essential.

Possible next steps after this course?

• Introduction to Logic Pro for schools

• Introduction to Film Making for schools

• Activities week in music videos with Arts Award Bronze