Module Descriptors
STUDIO TECHNIQUES
MUSI50612
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Hickman
Email: D.Hickman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- INCOURSE ASSESSMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
ADDITIONAL ASSESSMENT DETAILS
100% in course assessed
This will be a portfolio of assessment including practical work, interviews and presentations. To assess all three learning outcomes.
Typically this will consist of organising and running multitrack recording sessions, and then executing stereo mixes on analogue equipment and in modern DAW software. You will have to present your mixes and discuss the techniques you have used during an interview held during week 12.
This will be a portfolio of assessment including practical work, interviews and presentations. To assess all three learning outcomes.
Typically this will consist of organising and running multitrack recording sessions, and then executing stereo mixes on analogue equipment and in modern DAW software. You will have to present your mixes and discuss the techniques you have used during an interview held during week 12.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
You will become familiar with the application of recording studio hardware and software through practical studio based sessions culminating in planning and running a multi-track recording session for a band followed by various mixing sessions on analogue/digital equipment and using modern DAW software.
LEARNING STRATEGIES
4x4hr prerecording sessions
1x7hr recording session
3x4hr mixing sessions
Approx. 10 hrs various meetings within recording group and with band
1x7hr recording session
3x4hr mixing sessions
Approx. 10 hrs various meetings within recording group and with band
RESOURCES
Access to multi-channel analogue recording studio
Outboard effects, dynamic processors
Patch bay
Mac computer running Logic X (or equivalent)
Microphones, stands and ancillary equipment
Outboard effects, dynamic processors
Patch bay
Mac computer running Logic X (or equivalent)
Microphones, stands and ancillary equipment
TEXTS
Bartlett & Bartlett. (2012), Practical Recording techniques. 6th Ed Focal Press.
Dochtermann, J. (2011), Big Studio Secrets for Home Recording and Production, Cengage Learning, US.
Huber & Runstein. (2014), Modern Recording Techniques. 8th Ed Focal Press.
Nahmani, D. 2015, Logic Pro X 10.1, Peachpit Press, San Francisco.
Ramsey & McCormick. (2014), Sound and Recording: Applications and Theory. 7th Ed Focal Press.
Dochtermann, J. (2011), Big Studio Secrets for Home Recording and Production, Cengage Learning, US.
Huber & Runstein. (2014), Modern Recording Techniques. 8th Ed Focal Press.
Nahmani, D. 2015, Logic Pro X 10.1, Peachpit Press, San Francisco.
Ramsey & McCormick. (2014), Sound and Recording: Applications and Theory. 7th Ed Focal Press.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DESCRIBE VARIOUS TECHNIQUES OF RECORDING IN A MULTI-TRACK RECORDING ENVIRONMENT. [Analysis ]
2. PLAN AND EXECUTE RECORDING SESSIONS AND ALLOCATE TASKS IN GROUPS OR TEAMS ACCORDING TO THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
[Application]
3. CRITICALLY APPRAISE MULTI-TRACK RECORDINGS MIX-DOWNS AND THE EQUIPMENT USED TO OBTAIN THEM.
[Enquiry]
2. PLAN AND EXECUTE RECORDING SESSIONS AND ALLOCATE TASKS IN GROUPS OR TEAMS ACCORDING TO THE PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
[Application]
3. CRITICALLY APPRAISE MULTI-TRACK RECORDINGS MIX-DOWNS AND THE EQUIPMENT USED TO OBTAIN THEM.
[Enquiry]
Web Descriptor
You will become familiar with the application of recording studio hardware and software through practical studio based sessions culminating in planning and running a multi-track recording session for a band, followed by various mixing sessions on analogue/digital equipment and using modern DAW software.