1. PROPOSE, PLAN AND CONSIDER THE ETHICAL IMPLICATIONS OF A MUSIC BASED PROJECT.
Problem Solving

2. UNDERTAKE A PROGRAMME OF RESEARCH RELEVANT TO THE CHOSEN PROJECT AREA.
Enquiry

3. PRODUCE SOLUTIONS THAT ANSWER A RANGE OF PROBLEMS WITHIN THE PARAMETERS OF AN EFFECTIVE BRIEF.
Application

4. WRITE A REPORT DISCUSSING, PRESENTING AND CRITICALLY APPRAISING ALL FINDINGS OF THE STUDY.
Reflection

This module will enhance both academic and vocational skills, and provide valuable preparation for progression to level 4. Students will have the opportunity to carry out in-depth research and investigation into a chosen area of interest in Music and Sound. Students will be expected to choose and justify an appropriate area that promises ample scope for detailed study. Suggested examples of the types of topic for investigation include the history and development of a style of music; the work of a producer, mix engineer or performer; social and cultural influences of and on a music or genre etc.

Students will submit a research journal/investigation proposal, identifying their choice of subject matter along with intended resources and materials. Students will work independently in identifying information sources, extracting, collating and interpreting information and keeping a record of their research trail. The eventual outcome of their findings and conclusions will be delivered/presented to the cohort, with a question and answer session, encouraging sharing of knowledge and information.

The contact time will be broken down as follows:
13 lecture/tutorials of 3 hours including small group work and individual support.
13 weeks of 1-2-1 tutorial support of 30 minutes a week per student.

The most recent additions of the following texts, which will be available through online study links. The following are the most recent editions:


Nathan B. Kruse, Music Research: A Handbook
Mantz, Stephen, Sourcebook for Research in Music