Module Descriptors
DIGITAL SKILLS FOR MUSIC AND SOUND
MUSI30002
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 3
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Douglas Rouxel
Email: D.Rouxel@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 78
Independent Study Hours: 222
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- Class Test - Digital Skills text weighted at 50%
- Written Assessment - Reflective Digital Skills Audit - 1000 words weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Learning Outcomes
1. DEMONSTRATE THE SKILLS REQUIRED TO COMMUNICATE, COLLABORATE, AND SHARE INFORMATION IN A MUSIC AND SOUND CONTEXT.
Knowledge and Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PERFORM A DIGITAL SKILLS AUDIT AND PREPARE A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN GIVING CONSIDERATION TO EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCEMENT AND FUTURE CAREER GOALS.
Analysis
3. REFLECT ON THE RELEVANT LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY FRAMEWORKS IN RELATION TO THE CONTEMPORARY MUSIC AND SOUND CONTEXT WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON THOSE WHICH HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOUR DIGITAL ACTIVITY.
Reflection
Knowledge and Understanding
2. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO PERFORM A DIGITAL SKILLS AUDIT AND PREPARE A PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN GIVING CONSIDERATION TO EMPLOYABILITY ENHANCEMENT AND FUTURE CAREER GOALS.
Analysis
3. REFLECT ON THE RELEVANT LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY FRAMEWORKS IN RELATION TO THE CONTEMPORARY MUSIC AND SOUND CONTEXT WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON THOSE WHICH HAVE AN IMPACT ON YOUR DIGITAL ACTIVITY.
Reflection
Module Additional Assessment Details
50% Class Test: Digital Skills test (50%) [LO 1, 2,]
50% Written Assessment: Reflective Digital Skills Audit, work plan for improving digital skills (50%)[LO 2,3]
50% Written Assessment: Reflective Digital Skills Audit, work plan for improving digital skills (50%)[LO 2,3]
Module Indicative Content
This module is designed to help you develop the digital skills which are crucial to the contemporary Music and Sound work place. Music and Sound is an increasingly digital first environment and understanding the tools, skills and legislation which govern that is an essential part of operating within the sector.
The ability to operate computer-based technologies is essential for professionals in the creative industries. There will be sessions which cover the digital basis of Mac OS, the dominant platform in the Music and Sound industry, relevant packages for presenting, communicating, writing and information handling.
The ability to operate computer-based technologies is essential for professionals in the creative industries. There will be sessions which cover the digital basis of Mac OS, the dominant platform in the Music and Sound industry, relevant packages for presenting, communicating, writing and information handling.
Module Learning Strategies
The contact time will be broken down as follows:
26 lecture/tutorials of 3 hours including small group work and individual support.
26 lecture/tutorials of 3 hours including small group work and individual support.
Module Texts
The most recent additions of the following texts, which will be available through online study links. The following are the most recent editions:
Ahlers, Michael, The History of Music Production
Stefani Langol, The Beginner's Guide to Computer-Based Music Production
Kirsten Cowie, Music Production: Recording: A Guide for Producers, Engineers and Musicians
Van Bergen, Jim, Tech Terms: A Practical Dictionary for Audio and Music Production
Module Resources
Music Studios/Music Labs/traditional class rooms.