100% in course assessment, comprising:

• Interim progress review presentation and on-line test (end of semester 1) assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2 (weighting 50%)

• Submission of two complete audio projects with supporting report and documentation plus practical demonstration (end of semester 2) assessing learning outcomes 2, 3 & 4 (weighting 50%) (Final assessment)

PLEASE NOTE ALTERNATIVE ASSESSMENTS FOR Semester 1 2020/21 DUE TO COVID-19 AS FOLLOWS:
Interim Progress Review (35%), Online Test (15%), Audio Projects (40%), Demonstration (10%)

Principles of working with Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs).
Recording, editing, arranging, mixing and mastering.
MIDI sequencing.
Remixing.
Managing media (Audio, video and MIDI).
Practical research techniques.

1 x 3-hour laboratory session per week.
1 x 2-hour technical instruction (in small groups) on recording and elements of software use per semester.

Music recording studios
Media stores / resource centre
Music laboratories

Avid Pro Tools software
Apple Logic software
Ableton Live software
Adobe Audition software
Cycling 74 Max software
Hexedit software
Various additional third-party audio plug-ins by McDSP, Avid, Eventide, Michael Norris.

Microsoft Office software

Books, eBooks and audio recordings via the Library
Lynda.com Training library

Online hosting (e.g. Soundcloud) and transfer (e.g. WeTransfer) services

Clark, R. (2010). Mixing, Recording, and Producing Techniques of the Pros Insights on Recording Audio for Music, Video, and Games. Boston: Course Technology CENGAGE Learning [distributor].
Gibson, D. (2005). The art of mixing: a visual guide to recording, engineering, and production. 2nd ed. Boston, Mass: Thomson/Course Technology.
Hagerman, A. (2013). Pro Tools 11 Ignite!: The Visual Guide for New Users. Boston, MA: Delmar Cengage Learning.
Hepworth-Sawyer, R. (2011). What is music production?: a producer’s guide: the role, the people, the process. London: Focal.
Rumsey, F. (2003). Desktop audio technology: digital audio and MIDI principles. Boston: Focal Press.

1. DEMONSTRATE A WORKING KNOWLEDGE OF THE RELEVANT THEORIES, TECHNICAL SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES RELATED TO AN INDUSTRIAL LEADING DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION.
[Learning]

2. CREATE, MANAGE AND EVALUATE (BOTH QUALITATIVELY AND QUANTITATIVELY) LARGE-SCALE AUDIO PROJECTS USING CONTEMPORARY MUSIC PRODUCTION SOFTWARE
[Application]

3. RESEARCH AND IMPLEMENT A VARIETY OF CONTEMPORARY RECORDING, EDITING, MIXING AND MASTERING TECHNIQUES WITHIN A DAW.
[Problem Solving]

4. DEMONSTRATE THE ABILITY TO WORK COLLABORATIVELY IN RESPONDING TO BRIEF AND MANAGING PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS.
[Enquiry]

Digital Audio Workstations are the centrepiece of the music production environment, they get used for almost all audio work across a wide range of industries. This module will push forward your knowledge of the industry leading DAWs, enabling you to understand the need for resilience and adaptability in selecting your tools and give you the skills and experience you need to take your music production to another level.