Module Descriptors
STUDIO TECHNOLOGY
MUSI50163
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
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
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

Resources
E10 studio complex and the Faculty equipment resource centre
Texts
Sound and Recording, An Introduction. F Ramsey and T McCormick, Focal Press
Modern Recording Techniques. 5th Ed David Huber and Robert Runstein, Focal Press
Practical Recording Techniques. 2nd Ed Bruce and Jenny Bartlett, Focal Press
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.
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.