Module Descriptors
MIXING AND PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES
MUSI60149
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 6
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Hodson
Email: P.Hodson@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 30
Independent Study Hours: 120
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 50%
- ASSIGNMENT - PRACTICAL weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
The module will cover:
The types of production and mixing techniques usually associated with commercial recordings produced with the music industry.
Exploration of how production techniques have developed and how computer based recording packages can be used to change musical content.
Exploration of how computer based recording packages can be used to alter musical performance and improve the sonic potential of a mix.
Develop the knowledge of production skills and their possible application to a pre-recorded multitrack recording.
Use technology to apply production skills to amend and improve the quality of production mix to a multi-track recording
The types of production and mixing techniques usually associated with commercial recordings produced with the music industry.
Exploration of how production techniques have developed and how computer based recording packages can be used to change musical content.
Exploration of how computer based recording packages can be used to alter musical performance and improve the sonic potential of a mix.
Develop the knowledge of production skills and their possible application to a pre-recorded multitrack recording.
Use technology to apply production skills to amend and improve the quality of production mix to a multi-track recording
Module Additional Assessment Details
A practical assignment, presentation and interview (100%) covering all learning outcomes
A CD/DVD will be submitted as evidence of work carried out
Module Learning Strategies
2 hours per week lecture/practical over 12 weeks
Practical work undertaken in small groups in the studios
0.5 hours per week drop-in surgery.
Practical work undertaken in small groups in the studios
0.5 hours per week drop-in surgery.
Module Texts
CLARK, R., (2005) Mixing, Recording, and Producing Techniques of the Pros Artistpro ISBN 1 592 00767 8
GIBSON, D., (2005) The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering, and Production (2nd Edition ) artistpro.com LLC ISBN-10: 1931140456
MOYLAN W., (2007) Understanding and Crafting the Mix: the Art of Recording London: Focal Press ISBN 0 240 80755 3
POHLMANN K., (2010) Principles of Digital Audio. (6th Edition) Mcgraw-Hill/Tab Electronics ISBN 0071663460
GIBSON, D., (2005) The Art of Mixing: A Visual Guide to Recording, Engineering, and Production (2nd Edition ) artistpro.com LLC ISBN-10: 1931140456
MOYLAN W., (2007) Understanding and Crafting the Mix: the Art of Recording London: Focal Press ISBN 0 240 80755 3
POHLMANN K., (2010) Principles of Digital Audio. (6th Edition) Mcgraw-Hill/Tab Electronics ISBN 0071663460
Module Resources
The Music Technology laboratories
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00136-5 Studio Technology or equivalent