Module Descriptors
STUDIO TECHNOLOGY
MUSI50142
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Hickman
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • PORTFOLIO weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment, assessing all learning outcomes
This will be a portfolio of assessment including short practical/theoretical interviews and written work.
Module Indicative Content
You will be introduced to the recording studio environment including various studio techniques of mixing, microphone placement and recording. You will become familiar with recording studio hardware through a series of practical studio based sessions. Including mixing desks, multi-track recording and the use of analogue and digital studio equipment.
Module Learning Strategies
2 hours per week lecture x 8 weeks
2 hours per week studio lab session (groups of 9) x 6 weeks
1 hour per week tutorial x 8 weeks

Module Texts
Sound and Recording, An Introduction. F Ramsey and T McCormick, Focal Press, ISBN0-240-51487-4
Modern Recording Techniques. 5th Ed David Huber and Robert Runstein, Focal Press, ISBN0-240-80456-2
Practical Recording Techniques. 2nd Ed Bruce and Jenny Bartlett, Focal Press, ISBN 0-240-80306-X
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Study of CE00146-4 Audio Processing or equivalent.
Module Resources
E10 studio complex and the Faculty equipment resource centre