MO3S35 - Remix Production 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: MO3S35
Module Title: Remix Production
Faculty: Faculty of Business and Creative Industries
Faculty Group: Music and Drama
Faculty Sub Group: Music
Module Leader: David Coker
Module Team: Lucy Squire, Stuart Jones, Stuart Jones, Tim Land
First Intended Intake: SEP 2021 Final Year of Intake: 2026
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 6
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes:
HECOS Code Weighting:

Document Version Information

Version 1
Valid From 01 Sep 2021
Valid To 31 Aug 2027

Module Aims

The aim of this module is to equip students with a relevant set of techniques, both technically and intellectually, to fully engage in the area of remix production.

Content Summary

This module is will study advanced concepts related to remixing, a form of music (re) composition and production prevalent in the music industry. Topics will include the development and application of relevant techniques using modern music technologies, including critical listening and reflection through editing, mixing and engagement with presentation formats, software and hardware systems, and compositional techniques.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Tutorial 2
Project supervision 2
Practical classes and workshops 24
Independent Study 118
Directed Study 54
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Demonstrate mastery of technology and process for the purpose of creating commercially and artistically viable artefacts using previously existing source materials.
LO2 Apply critical reflection and analytical listening as a core component of their professional practice.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Practical Assessment (CW) Production (Audio/Music) (CW) 1 Audio Remix 0 N/A 50 No 40
Practical Assessment (CW) Production (Audio visual) (CW) 1 Audio / Video Remix 0 N/A 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Production (Audio/Music) (CW) 1
Production (Audio visual) (CW) 1

Reading List

Essential Reading
• Hawkins, E. (2003) Complete Guide to Remixing, Berklee Press Publications
• Navas, E (2012) Remix Theory, The Aesthetics of Sampling, Springer
• Preve, F. (2006) The Remixer's Bible, Backbeat Books

Recommended Reading
• Langford, S (2013) The Remix Manual, Elsevier
• MacDonald, Michael B (2016) Remix and Life Hack in Hip Hop: Towards a Critical Pedagogy of Music, SensePublishers
• Hosken D (2011) Music Technology and the Project Studio: Synthesis and Sampling
• Snoman, R. (2008) Dance Music Manual, Focal Press
• Webber S. (2007) DJ skills. The essential guide to mixing and scratching