Course Catalogue

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Music Production 1 serves as a practical and theoretical introduction to music production and recording practice through desktop recording. The module will cover a range of industry-standard recording equipment, software, effects, processors, basic recording techniques and core sound recording theory. It aims to provide students with a broad skill and knowledge base that will provide a firm foundation for further development and application.

Outline Syllabus:* Developing an operational knowledge of software-based audio workstations including MIDI programming, audio editing, signal processing and mixing. * Theoretical consideration of sound and acoustics and their effects on the recording and creation process. * Techniques for creating and enhancing good demo-standard material on desktop-based systems. * Understanding the specific roles within the production process Lectures will introduce and focus on broader production techniques, theoretical concepts and analysis of classic and current recordings. The workshop seminars will introduce and develop practical skills and production techniques related to the lecture topics and provide opportunities for peer and tutor feedback on work prepared in private study time.

Additional Information:Steve Parker is the Module Leader.