Module Descriptors
MUSIC PROCESSING AND MASTERING
MUSI60092
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Payling
Email: D.Payling@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- EXAMINATION - UNSEEN IN EXAMINATION CONDITIONS weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
2 hour examination (50%) covering learning outcomes 1 and 3.
A practical assignment, presentation and interview (50%) covering learning outcome 2. A CD is submitted as evidence of this work.
A practical assignment, presentation and interview (50%) covering learning outcome 2. A CD is submitted as evidence of this work.
Module Indicative Content
1. Audio processing and mastering.
2. Surround sound mixing.
3. Equipment specification and system interconnection.
4. Music Post Production
2. Surround sound mixing.
3. Equipment specification and system interconnection.
4. Music Post Production
Module Learning Strategies
3 hours per week. Lectures and interactive laboratory/demonstration sessions.
(1:n)1 (1:30)2
(1:n)1 (1:30)2
Module Resources
The FCET Music Technology laboratories
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00617-3 Mixing and Production Techniques or equivalent
Module Texts
1. Watkinson, J. 2nd Edition (2002) An Introduction to Digital Audio. Focal Press. ISBN 0240513789
2. Katz, B. (2007) Mastering Audio the Art and Science. 2nd Edition, Focal Press. ISBN 978-0-240-80337-6
2. Katz, B. (2007) Mastering Audio the Art and Science. 2nd Edition, Focal Press. ISBN 978-0-240-80337-6