| Title: | Recording Studio 2 |
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| Long Title: | Recording Studio 2 |
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| Field of Study: |
Music & Performing Arts
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
AIVEEN KEARNEY |
| Module Author: |
HUGH MC CARTHY |
| Module Description: |
This module places a strong emphasis on the production value of a major recording project and portfolio. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Describe and use analogue and digital recording techniques competently |
| LO2 |
Record a project of high quality |
| LO3 |
Mix, edit and master a project to an appropriate standard |
| LO4 |
Compile, select and direct material suitable for audio/ audio-visual production of high standard |
| LO5 |
Select and use appropriate microphones for the capture of audio |
| Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named CIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s). |
| No recommendations listed |
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list. |
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Co-requisite Modules
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| No Co-requisite modules listed |
Requirements
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
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| Have completed module MUSC9007, Recording Studio 1, or equivalent |
Co-requisites
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| No Co Requisites listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Material research
Sourcing appropriate material for the recording project
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Recording techniques
Exploring and developing techniques of recording in both studio and live environments
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Mixing
The techniques of audio mixing through the use of plug-ins and third party add-ons in a variety of platforms
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Editing
The techniques of audio editing within a variety of platforms
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Mastering
The techniques of audio mastering
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Post-production
Packaging, presentation and promotion
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Course Work | 100.00% |
| Course Work |
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| Assessment Type |
Assessment Description |
Outcome addressed |
% of total |
Assessment Date |
| Project |
Recording Project; the student will record, mix and master a number of musical works or pieces into a cohesive album, showcasing various advanced production and studio techniques. |
1,2,4,5 |
80.0 |
Week 12 |
| Written Report |
A report describing the production process in the Project such that the student's understanding of the material, and their attainment of the LOs can be assessed. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
20.0 |
Week 12 |
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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The institute reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
| Workload: Full Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Recording Studio Techniques |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Lecturer Supervised Learning (Non-contact) |
Mixing, editing and mastering |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Research of material |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Exploration of recording techniques |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Compilation of supplementary recordings and material |
2.0 |
Every Week |
2.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
| This module has no Part Time workload. |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Bob Katz 2014, Mastering Audio, Second Edition: The art and the science, 3rd Ed., Focal Press [ISBN: 978-024081896]
- David Sonnenschein 2002, Sound Design: The Expressive Power of Music, Voice and Sound Effects in Cinema, Michael Wiese Productions [ISBN: ISBN:# ISBN-10: 0941188264]
- Jeroen Breebaart and Christof Faller 2007, Spatial Audio Processing: MPEG Surround and Other Applications, Wiley Blackwell [ISBN: ISBN:# ISBN-10: 0470033509]
- John Borwick 1990, Microphones: technology and technique, Focal Press London [ISBN: 0240512790]
- Martin Colloms and Paul Darlington 2005, High performance loudspeakers, 6th Ed., Chichester West Sussex, Eng [ISBN: 0470094303]
- Francis Rumsey and Tim McCormick 2014, Sound and Recording: Applications and Theory, 7th Ed., Focal Oxford [ISBN: 978-041584337]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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