Module Descriptors
MUSIC PROCESSING AND MASTERING
MUSI60125
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: 24
Independent Study Hours: 126
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 Texts
1. Watkinson, J. 2nd Edition (2002) An Introduction to Digital Audio. Focal Press. ISBN: 0-240-51643-5
2. Katz, B. (2007) Mastering Audio the Art and Science. 2nd Edition, Focal Press. ISBN: 0-240-80545-3
2. Katz, B. (2007) Mastering Audio the Art and Science. 2nd Edition, Focal Press. ISBN: 0-240-80545-3
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00617-6 Mixing and Production Techniques or equivalent
Module Resources
The FCET Music Technology laboratories
Module Learning Strategies
1 hour per week lecture x 12 weeks
6 x studio based lab sessions (groups of 9) x 2 hours
6 x studio based lab sessions (groups of 9) x 2 hours