Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Workshop
Module Offerings
3602PMMT-SEP-PAR
Aims
The module aims to provide an understanding of the processes and techniques involved in modern desktop and recording studio production techniques. It develops an understanding of the key technologies, ideas and concepts involved, and the application of specific practical skills.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Operate key DAW and multi-track recording studio components effectively.
2.
Identify key production and engineering techniques employed in a commercial recording and apply these to their own work.
3.
Select appropriate technical tools and techniques to produce an effective music recording.
4.
Critically appraise the strengths and weaknesses of their own practical work.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:
Function and operation of a typical DAW; computer housekeeping for a DAW; overview of different editing modes and functions; EQ, dynamics processing and effects; mixing techniques and strategies; basic mastering techniques; analysis of existing commercial recordings to inform own approach. Building on DAW work on EQ, balance, dynamic range and audio editing, students progress to a multi-track studio environment where this knowledge base is added to with basic microphone techniques, signal flow and mixing desks and strategies for recording a range of acoustic instruments.
Function and operation of a typical DAW; computer housekeeping for a DAW; overview of different editing modes and functions; EQ, dynamics processing and effects; mixing techniques and strategies; basic mastering techniques; analysis of existing commercial recordings to inform own approach. Building on DAW work on EQ, balance, dynamic range and audio editing, students progress to a multi-track studio environment where this knowledge base is added to with basic microphone techniques, signal flow and mixing desks and strategies for recording a range of acoustic instruments.
Module Overview:
Weekly workshops explain theoretical concepts and procedures, along with practice of these procedures in a digital audio lab and recording studio. Students then reinforce their learning repeating procedures in their private practice in the DAL and recording studios.
Weekly workshops explain theoretical concepts and procedures, along with practice of these procedures in a digital audio lab and recording studio. Students then reinforce their learning repeating procedures in their private practice in the DAL and recording studios.