MUSI2015 Studio Techniques 1
In this module students will gain practical experience of studio equipment (microphones, synthesizers, effects processors, hard disk recording) either in groups or individually. Manufacturers’ technical manuals are supplemented with and explained in handouts. Much of the course requires students to work in pairs or small groups.
Co-ordinator: Dr Richard Polfreman
Module Details
Title: Studio Techniques 1
Code: MUSI2015
Year: 2
Semester: 2
CATS points: 15 ECTS points: 7.5
Level: Undergraduate
Co-ordinator(s):
To learn how to use the department Recording Studios. Students learn studio techniques and basic sound engineering skills useful to composers and producers.
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Study time allocation
Contact hours: 2
Private study hours: 10
Total study time:
12
hours
Teaching and learning methods
One two-hour lecture-demonstration per week, with small group tutorials in relevant weeks.
Resources and reading list
- Sound on Sound magazine (Back issues available in the studio)
- The Sound on Sound book of recording & production techniques for the recording musician, by Paul White
- The Sound on Sound book of creative recording, by Paul White
Assessment methods
- One basic multitrack recording project (25%)
- One Intermediate recording project (25%)
- One acoustic and electronic, recording and production project (50%).