The National 4 Music Technology Course involves developing basic skills in the use of music technology hardware and software, using music technology creatively in sound production and developing an understanding of a range of 20th and 21st century music styles and genres.

There is an assessed production at the end of the course.

All skills and learning lead towards the National 5 Music Technology course.

Possible careers after studying music include:

• producer
• recording engineer
• music editor
• DJ / remixer
• sound technician
• acoustic consultant
• audio / live sound engineer
• media specialist
• theatrical technician

SQA Subject Page for National 4 Music Technology: www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/56949.html