Module Descriptors
DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION (DAW) PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
MUSI50195
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 5
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
  • COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
  • PORTFOLIO weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details

Interim progress review presentation and on-line test (end of semester 1) assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2 (weighting 50%)
Project and portfolio presentation (end of semester 2) assessing learning outcomes 2, 3 & 4 (weighting 50%) (Final assessment)
Module Learning Strategies
1 x 1-hour lecture and a 1 x 2-hour lab session per week.
3 x 2-hour technical instruction (in small groups) on recording and elements of software use.
Module Texts
Gibson, D. (2005) The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering and Production 2nd ed., artistpro.com LLC. ISBN-10: 1931140456 ISBN-13: 978-1931140454
Izhaki, R. (2007) Mixing Audio: Concepts, Practices and Tools. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240522222 ISBN-13: 978-0240522227
Pejrolo, A. (2005) Creative Sequencing Techniques for Music Production: A practical guide to Logic, Digital Performer, Cubase and Pro Tools. Oxford: Focal Press.
Rumsey, F. (2003) Desktop Audio Technology: Digital audio and MIDI principles. Oxford: Focal Press. ISBN-10: 0240519191 ISBN-13: 978-0240519197
Module Resources
Pro Tools laboratories
Pro Tools HD studios
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Prior study of MUSI40188 Audio Processing (or equivalent).
Module Indicative Content
Principles of working with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs).
Recording, editing, arranging, mixing and mastering.
MIDI sequencing.
Managing media (Audio, video and MIDI).
Use of MIDI controllers.
Practical research techniques.