Module Descriptors
PRINCIPLES OF RECORDING
MUSI40177
Key Facts
School of Computing and Digital Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Hodson
Email: P.Hodson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% coursework consisting of:-
1. Portfolio of laboratory exercises, weighting 20% assessing learning outcome 2.
2. Written exercise (typically 1400 words) weighting 70% assessing learning outcome 1.
3. An interview weighting 10% assessing learning outcome 3.
1. Portfolio of laboratory exercises, weighting 20% assessing learning outcome 2.
2. Written exercise (typically 1400 words) weighting 70% assessing learning outcome 1.
3. An interview weighting 10% assessing learning outcome 3.
Module Indicative Content
You will be introduced to the Recording Studio environment and given tuition in the use of relevant Studio Hardware.
You will consider choice of equipment and how the elements are integrated to achieve a functional recording environment. You will become familiar with the application of studio hardware, microphone, dynamic and effects processor techniques through a series of practical studio based sessions.
You will consider choice of equipment and how the elements are integrated to achieve a functional recording environment. You will become familiar with the application of studio hardware, microphone, dynamic and effects processor techniques through a series of practical studio based sessions.
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures, laboratory/demonstrations sessions
3 hours per week.
(1:30) 3
3 hours per week.
(1:30) 3
Module Texts
Rumsey. F. & McCormick, T., 2005. Sound and Recording, An Introduction, 5th ed. Oxford: Focal Press ISBN-10: 0240519965
Huber, D. & Runstein, R., 2006. Modern Recording Techniques. 6th Ed, Burlington: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240806255
Bartlett, B & J., 2005. Practical Recording Techniques. 4th Ed. Burlington: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240806859
Ballou, G., 2002. Handbook for Sound Engineers. 3rd ed. Woburn: Focal Press. ISBN-10 0240804546
Huber, D. & Runstein, R., 2006. Modern Recording Techniques. 6th Ed, Burlington: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240806255
Bartlett, B & J., 2005. Practical Recording Techniques. 4th Ed. Burlington: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240806859
Ballou, G., 2002. Handbook for Sound Engineers. 3rd ed. Woburn: Focal Press. ISBN-10 0240804546
Module Resources
Music Technology Recording Studios
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.