MOS1005 - Music and Production Styles 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MOS1005 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Music and Production Styles | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | , Andrew Gwilliam | ||
| Module Team: | |||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 20 | Credit Level: | 4 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
| HECOS codes: | 100223 - music production | ||
| HECOS Code Weighting: | 100 | ||
Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2029 |
Module Aims
Develop music culture and production awareness and analysis of sound.
To introduce and develop research and technical skills with set limitations.
To explore the importance of relevant historical recording studios, musical movements and genres.
Content Summary
This module is developed to discuss, recognise, discuss and develop knowledge throughout the decades exploring and realising the processes, key artists and production techniques and equipment of that era.
Examples of Historical Studios
Motown Studios, Stax Records, Sun Studio, Muscle Shoals, RCA Studio B, Fame Studio, Sunset Sound, Air Studio,
Rockfield Studio, Abbey Road, Trident Studios
Examples of Musical Movements
Swing, Jazz, Blues, Tin PanAlley, Denmark Street, Rock n Roll, Country, HipHop, Dance, Reggae, Funk, Disco
Examples of Production Pioneers
Tom Dowd, Geoff Emerick, Joe Meek, Bill Putnum, Ethel Gabriel, Tom Scholz, George Massenberg, Rick Rubin, Sam Philips, Berry Gorde, Sylvia Massey, Sylvia Robinson
Develop Research Skills
Explore the importance of a history and how it is referenced in academic writing
Discuss ideas verbally in a collegiate atmosphere
This module is designed to enhance the learners historical and Production context to inform and present skills of the past that will impact research to all other modules on the course. Learners will discuss how particular genres and styles were influenced by cultural, social, religious and technological limitations, and put this research into a practical element.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 8 |
| Supervised time in studio/workshop | 16 |
| Independent Study | 76 |
| Directed Study | 76 |
| Total Hours Selected | 200 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Develop and gain knowledge of historical music styles and technologies. |
| LO2 | Apply research and knowledge to emulate the style of production you wish to explore. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Practical Assessment | Production (Onsite) 1 | You are required to produce a production style. Replicate a cover song of your choice in the recording studio from a specific era. | 0 | N/A | 50 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Essay 1 | A research essay into one style / production style identifying key players, the scene, major players, recording and production equipment and limitations. | 0 | 2000 | 50 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | ||
| Production (Onsite) 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Essay 1 | ✔ | ✔ | |