Assessment 1
A written project proposal for an individual response to an identified industry relevant brief, to include strategies to meet targets within fixed timescales. Your proposal should be presented to a professional standard and in a format suitable for its intended audience. Typically 2000 words [LO’s 3, 4, 5]

Assessment 2
An online portfolio presenting the outcomes of your response to an identified industry relevant brief. Your final product(s) should be supported by evidence of time management, justification of choices, personal critical reflection and external feedback. [LOs 1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

Formative assessment:
Group tutorials allowing brainstorming and problem-solving skills to be applied in the discussion of the challenges faced to complete identified project requirements.

IIn this module you will be expected to identify opportunities to practice in a professional situation or a range of situations in order to apply the skills you have developed in music. You will consider the way the current industry operates, and the requirement to have an investigative and entrepreneurial attitude in order to be successful. Teamwork and shared responsibility will be an important aspect of the module, as you show your ability to plan and negotiate with different partners. You will also be expected to show independent working practices and self-discipline, in order to achieve planned goals.

This module may be interpreted in different ways and you will need to discuss your proposed project with your tutor(s) to ensure your work will meet the module requirements and fulfil the Learning Outcomes. Your work should include the application of your music skills through work based activities to explore and develop in your chosen area of the industry. Your work may be a group project or planned with an external partner or partners, and you will be expected to demonstrate your own contribution to the project.

You will be expected to share your ideas for your project, and evaluate its success, by presenting a comprehensive and detailed project proposal before you commence the work, and by presenting an evaluative report to your peers, with supporting documents, on completion of the project.

Technical skills instruction and workshops
Live brief workshops
External location activities
Equipment demonstrations
Group tutorials with formative feedback
Individual tutorials

Ballou G. (2015) Handbook for Sound Engineers. Woburn: Focal Press
Bartlett B & J. (2013) Practical Recording Techniques. Burlington: Focal Press
Huber D. & Runstein, R. (2013) Modern Recording Techniques. Burlington: Focal Press
Rumsey F. McCormick T. (2012) Sound and Recording, An Introduction. Oxford: Focal Press

Whilst we are recommending the core reading list detailed here as essential to develop your knowledge and understanding of the subject, there may be an additional core list in your Module Handbook which will be specific and localised to the equipment and software that is for use in your college

Staffordshire University Online Resources
Academic Skills Guides: http://www.staffs.ac.uk/support_depts/infoservices/learning_support/academic_skills/
Harvard Referencing Guide: http://www.staffs.ac.uk/support_depts/infoservices/learning_support/refzone/harvard/index.jsp

Suitable recording hardware, software and editing package (e.g. Cubase SX/VST)

Students will have access to studio space and college library and computer resources. University learning resources are available on campus at Stafford and Stoke-on-Trent, and online via the partner Need to Know pages of the university website.
http://www.staffs.ac.uk/courses_and_study/partnerships/current_students/email/index.jsp

1. SOLVE PROBLEMS RELATED TO MANAGEMENT OF AN ONLINE PROFILE AND YOUR ABILITY TO MARKET YOURSELF.
[Communication; Problem Solving]

2. REFLECT UPON YOUR APPROACHES TO AN INDUSTRY RELEVANT BRIEF AND YOUR LEVELS OF SUCCESS OR OTHERWISE IN MEETING AGREED TARGETS WITHIN SET TIMEFRAMES.
[Reflection]

3. RELECT ON RESEARCH INTO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IN ORDER TO FORMULATE A DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT PLAN AND IDENTIFY SUITABLE OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERTAKE PRACTICAL PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITES IN A SPECIFIC AREA OF THE INDUSTRY.
[Enquiry; Analysis]

4. PLAN AND EXECUTE WORK-BASED ACTIVITIES, ORGANISING AND EVALUATING APPROPRIATE RESOURCES AND APPROACHES AND OVERCOME THE CHALLENGES OF WORKING TO ACHIEVE AGREED TARGETS.
[Application; Problem Solving]

5. LIAISE EFFECTIVELY WITH APPROPRIATE PARTNERS IN ORDER TO IDENTIFY AND MANAGE AN INDUSTRY RELEVANT BRIEF WITHIN SET TIMEFRAMES AND TO AGREED TARGETS.
[Communication; Working With Others]