| Title: | Digital Music Production |
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| Long Title: | Digital Music Production |
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| Field of Study: |
Music & Performing Arts
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| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2022/23 ( September 2022 ) |
| Module Coordinator: |
Deirdre Collins |
| Module Author: |
HUGH MC CARTHY |
| Module Description: |
Utilising a digital audio workstation (DAW) to create music through use of virtual instruments, sampling & audio manipulation with a focus on creative practical application of varying styles and techniques of commercial music production to create a portfolio of work. |
| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
| LO1 |
Manipulate audio samples/loops, found sounds and recorded audio using common practice techniques in the music production industry. |
| LO2 |
Creatively use and manipulate MIDI instruments, sample libraries and VST's. |
| LO3 |
Remix a track to create an original composition utilising pre-defined audio stems. |
| LO4 |
Mix and master audio for delivery to digital service providers. |
| LO5 |
Create stylistically expansive music productions in varying commercial styles with an emphasis on creativity according to specific briefs. |
| LO6 |
Present and discuss their work to an audience of their peers. |
| 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 MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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| 12255 |
MUSC6001 |
Music & Technology 1-2 |
| 13192 |
MUSC7006 |
Music & Technology 3 |
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. |
| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 13194 |
MUSC8041 |
Music & Technology 5 |
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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| No requirements listed |
Module Content & Assessment
| Indicative Content |
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Software skills
Development of skills using industry standard software environments, apps, and plugins.
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Creativity
Utilising experimentation and innovation while managing timeframes and strict briefs.
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Stylistic Techniques
Research and analysis of different artistic and technical practices utilised in commercial music production across varied genres.
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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 |
| Other |
You will be assigned weekly production briefs, of varying styles and technical challenges, to create very short pieces and remixes with an emphasis on creativity. These pieces will be presented weekly in front of your peers for critique and technical debate during which you will receive feedback. Each piece must be delivered to a commercially acceptable standard. |
1,2,3,4,5,6 |
50.0 |
Every Week |
| Project |
Submit a portfolio/mixtape which consists of the very short pieces you have created on a weekly basis throughout the semester developed utilising the feedback you have received throughout the module and incorporating the techniques you have learned. The portfolio must be delivered to a commercially acceptable standard. |
1,2,3,4,5 |
50.0 |
Sem End |
| 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 |
Music Production Techniques |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Lab |
Individual weekly presentations, atelier style, in front of peers who will discuss, critique and offer feedback on your weekly assignments |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Production Assignments |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
| Workload: Part Time |
| Workload Type |
Workload Description |
Hours |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
| Lecture |
Music Production Techniques |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Lab |
Individual weekly presentations, atelier style, in front of peers who will discuss, critique and offer feedback on your weekly assignments |
1.0 |
Every Week |
1.00 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Production Assignments |
5.0 |
Every Week |
5.00 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
2.00 |
Module Resources
| Recommended Book Resources |
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- Jon Margulies 2018, Ableton Live 10 Power!: The Comprehensive Guide, 1st Ed., Hobo Technologies [ISBN: 9780692061350]
- Friedemann Sallis (Editor), Valentina Bertolani (Editor), Jan Burle (Editor), Laura Zattra (Editor) 2017, Live Electronic Music: Composition, Performance, Study (Routledge Research in Music), Routledge [ISBN: 9780367869267]
| | This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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| Other Resources |
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- Website: Musician On A MissionMusician On A Mission
- Website: Sound On Sound
- Website: Ableton Blog
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