MOS3002 - The Record Producer 01 Sep 2023 - 31 Aug 2029 | Version 1

Associated Module Information

Module Code: MOS3002
Module Title: The Record Producer
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: 6
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

The aim of the module for learners to demonstrate, formulate and Propose a creative project (Immersive project) over a 6 week period.

Learners will demonstrate how to prepare and produce a body of musical work to a professional standard.

Content Summary

The role of a record producer covers many different aspects and requires a broad skillset. This module is designed to challenge the learners skillset with organisation, planning, preparing and collaborating through an intense immersive real life project within a time constraint. The learner will be utilising the songwriting and production skills they have developed to enable a professional output for a chosen artist of your choice.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Seminar 12
Practical classes and workshops 24
Supervised time in studio/workshop 12
Independent Study 72
Directed Study 80
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Design, compose and arrange a production to a professional standard.
LO2 Assess, describe and evaluate a range of ideas and productions.

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 Production Project 0 N/A 70 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 Project Proposal 15 N/A 30 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Production (Onsite) 1 ✔ ✔
Presentation (Asynchronous) 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Horn, T. (2022) Adventures in modern recording: From ABC to ZTT. London: Nine Eight Books.

Huber, D.M. and Runstein, R.E. (2018) Modern Recording Techniques. New York, NY: Routledge.

MASSY, S.Y.L.V.I.A. (2018) Recording unhinged. S.l.: HAL LEONARD BOOKS.

Owsinski, B. (2016) The music producer's handbook. Milwaukee: Hal Leonard Books.

Owsinski, B. (2017) The Recording Engineer's handbook. Burbank, CA: BOMG Publishing.

OWSINSKI, B.O.B.B.Y. (2022) Mixing engineer's Handbook. S.l.: BOBBY OWSINSKI MEDIA.

Savage, S. and Fergusson, I. (2014) Mixing and mastering in the box the guide to making great mixes and final masters on your computer. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Senior, M. (2019) Mixing secrets for the small studio. New York, NY: Routledge.

Swindali, T. (2020) Music production: Discover the past, Present & Future of Music Production, recording technology, Techniques, & Songwriting. United States: Tommy Swindali.

White, P. and Edmund-Jones, J. (2012) The producer's manual: All you need to get pro recordings and mixes in the project studio. London: Sample Magic.

www.pensadosplace.tv

www.recordproduction.com

Sound on Sound magazine

www.tapeop.com