MO2D10 - Advanced Music Composition And Production 06 Jul 2023 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | MO2D10 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Advanced Music Composition And Production | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | Music and Drama | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | Music | ||
| Module Leader: | Matthew Evans | ||
| Module Team: | David Coker, Lucy Squire, Tim Land, Stuart Jones, Andy Cooper, Alun Tomos | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2023 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 40 | Credit Level: | 5 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 06 Jul 2023 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The module aims to build upon core Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) skills and enhance students understanding of industry-standard software and hardware through theoretical and practical considerations of manipulating audio.
Content Summary
Through a series of lectures and practical workshops, this module will provide further study of the techniques of computer-based music production. Techniques examined in-depth will include synthesis, sequencing, sampling, editing, processing, mixing and remixing, as well as their creative application. Students will also explore pre/post-production and arrangement, covering these topics through practical, technical and creative work that will improve their techno-fluency as well as their ability to listen critically. Seminars support you in applying different production techniques to your creative ideas, leading towards a coursework portfolio for assessment.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Lecture | 12 |
| Seminar | 12 |
| Tutorial | 4 |
| Project supervision | 12 |
| Practical classes and workshops | 32 |
| Independent Study | 176 |
| Directed Study | 152 |
| Total Hours Selected | 400 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Evidence knowledge and understanding of key theories, concepts and principles in relation to advanced music production techniques. |
| LO2 | Apply the skills and technical agility required to produce music incorporating a range of advanced production techniques, such that they may develop further specialist knowledge in the future. |
| LO3 | Communicate ideas clearly and present work professionally. |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asynchronous Assessment | Self Reflective Assessment 1 | A personal record of student's learning experiences. | 0 | 1300 | 25 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Portfolio 1 | The production output and the production portfolio | 0 | N/A | 75 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Self Reflective Assessment 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Portfolio 1 | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |