Course Details in 2024/25 Session

Module Title	LI Introduction to Sound Recording A
School	Lan, Cult, Art Hist & Music
Department	Music
Module Code	10 39754
Module Lead	David Birnie
Level	Intermediate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 1
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Project supervision-1 hours Practical Classes and workshops-10 hours Supervised time in studio/workshop-1 hours Guided independent study-88 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	LI Introduction to Sound Recording A An introduction to the skills required in modern classical stereophonic recording. The course covers aspects of microphone use and placement; mixing and balancing; monitoring; production, engineering and post-production techniques. The course is primarily practice based and emphasises a musical, as opposed to a technical, approach to recording. In the first semester, we will handle the recording of monophonic solo instruments.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: follow a recording project through from its planning stages to a produced recording and have the tools to enable them to record a monophonic solo instrument. demonstrate awareness of the distinctions necessary when recording monophonic instruments of different kinds. produce an edited version of a piece for an ensemble by compiling multiple segments into a continuous 'performance'. Show understanding of post-production options in the recording of a monophonic solo instrument show the ability to work independently and to produce assessed work of a high quality in the recording of a monophonic solo instrument. demonstrate competence in the use of relevant technological equipment and computer software applications in the recording of a monophonic solo instrument.
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: LI Introduction to Sound Recording A The assessment for modules A and B is linked. Solo recording (40%) – [normally in Semester 1] Make, edit and produce a recording of a monophonic solo instrument between 3 to 5 minutes in length. To be submitted with supporting documentation (1000 words) outlining recording techniques, recording schematic, explanation of recording methodology and detail into how edits and mixing decisions are informed.
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