Unit name | Music recording and production |
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Unit code | MUSI20124 |
Credit points | 20 |
Level of study | I/5 |
Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
Unit director | Mr. Scott |
Open unit status | Not open |
Pre-requisites |
none |
Co-requisites |
none |
School/department | Department of Music |
Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This unit will offer an opportunity for rigorous development of studio theory and techniques. The portfolio will focus on recording and production techniques for 'popular' musics, including a critical commentary on the recorded work.
Aims:
This unit aims to give students a theoretical grounding in recording and production techniques. It also aims to developing their practical skills in the context of contemporary popular music styles. They will produce a short portfolio of work on an agreed topic in this area, and will gain experience of working with live musicians. The unit will be taught through a mixture of interactive practical and theoretical seminars, workshop sessions with live musicians, and tutorials to help students with work-in-progress, and offer formative feedback
On completion of this unit, a successful student will:
8x 2 hour classes
1x 6 hour practical workshop
11 hours of consultation time
Submission of a portfolio of recorded materials as agreed with the unit director (ILOs 1,2,5), with documentation (up to 1000 words (ILOs 2,3,4,5). (100%)