Higher Music Technology
Course Specification (23/05/2023)
Explains the structure of the course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.
- Higher Music Technology course specification (564 KB)
May 2023
Past Papers and Marking Instructions
Access all past papers by subject/level
Additional question papers resources
Illustrates the standard, structure and requirements of the question papers candidates will sit (includes marking instructions).
2021
There were no exams in 2021. The 2020-21 question paper resources are, for most subjects, modified papers which reflect the modifications put in place for session 2020-21
Coursework (30/08/2023)
This section provides information on marking instructions and/or the coursework assessment task(s). It includes information that centres need to administer coursework and must be read in conjunction with the course specification.
The coursework assessment task used in previous sessions is on our secure site. You may want to refer to these documents if you plan to deliver Music Technology in the future.
Information on the production and submission of SQA-assessed coursework for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher.
- Coursework for External Assessment (261 KB)
Understanding Standards (12/03/2024)
Examples of candidate evidence with commentaries
Further materials for the assignment component can be found on SQA's secure website and you can access these through your SQA co-ordinator.
Webinar (recording)
Overview of course assessment from session 2018-19
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Audio Presentation
Changes to Understanding Standards materials
Please note: Understanding Standards materials are regularly reviewed to ensure they remain up to date.
Additional Resources session 2020-22
Further information can be found on the Understanding Standards Website.
Course reports (08/10/2024)
Provides information on the performance of candidates - which is useful to teachers, lecturers and assessors in their preparation of candidates for future assessment.
Course Reports
- Higher Music Technology Course Report October 2024
- Higher Music Technology Course Report September 2023
- Higher Music Technology Course Report October 2022