Music and Sound Production 1

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Analyse audio recordings to identify key aspects of the production techniques used.
• Evaluate the quality of recorded material and potential causes of defects.
• Select appropriate microphones and techniques for particular sound sources and application contexts.

Subject Specific Practical Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Apply effects processing effectively to enhance recorded audio material.
• Research and document the production process effectively for self-evaluation and communication with others.
• Record, edit and mix audio sources effectively.

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Basic audio editing and mixing techniques
• Recording processes and equipment
• Audio processing such as equalisation, dynamics and ambience effects.
• Mono, stereo and multiple microphone techniques

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• Solve problems in complex environments.
• Communicate technical information effectively.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

Group Assignment

• Assessment Type: Formative
• Feedback:
• Final Assessment: No
• Group Work: Yes

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.