Module Details
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Title SOUND RECORDING AND PRODUCTION 2
Code MUSI243
Coordinator Dr LM Carey
Music
Liam.Carey@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 5 FHEQ First Semester 15

Aims

To further develop the student’s recording skills through the introduction of stereo and studio recording techniques.
To further develop the student’s production skills and ability to use advanced editing techniques in Pro Tools.
To further develop the student’s production skills so they can recognise and solve problems that exist within a particular sound recording.
To further develop the students mixing and production skills in relation to larger scale projects of 24 tracks plus.

Learning Outcomes

(LO1) The student will be able to successfully make studio recordings.

(LO2) The student will be able to make timing and tuning adjustments to audio files using the relevant software tools and plug-ins.

(LO3) The student will be able to record and mix a large-scale project to a standard suitable to this level of study.

(LO4) The student will be able to identify and solve technical problems that exist within sound recordings.

(S1) Teamwork.

(S2) IT skills.

(S3) Problem solving skills.

Syllabus
 

Topics include:

Stereo recording including use of stereo microphone techniques.

Audio editing techniques, including: comping, pitch correction, audio quantisation, Melodyne.

Advanced Mixing techniques for a large multitrack project.

Mastering formats for online streaming platforms.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description: Video introduce students to the technical and practical issues. These include stereo microphone techniques, editing and sound processing in Protools. Practical demonstrations and examples will build on knowledge already acquired in MUSI108. Lectures will be uploaded to Canvas the week before.

Teaching Method 2 - Practical
Description: Practicals are held in the recording studio. The lecturer will guide students through practical exercises enabling students to further advance their studio skills through hands-on experience working in the studio environment.

Teaching Method 3 – Seminars
Description: Group sessions in which students will listen to and discuss recordings in order to develop critical listening skills. Chosen recording will relate to the video lecture posted the previous week. Students will also be taught ear training exercises for improving aural skills relating to production techniques such as E Q and compression.

The majority of teaching will be delivered face-to-face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

 12

       12

18

 54
Timetable (if known) 60 mins X 1 totaling 12
  		60 mins X 1 totaling 12
  		      90 mins X 1 totaling 18
  		 
Private Study 96
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Mixing project. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    40       
Recording project. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.  0    60       

Recommended Texts
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