Teaching Responsibility
LJMU Schools involved in Delivery:
LJMU Partner Taught
Learning Methods
Lecture
Tutorial
Module Offerings
6545STE-SEP-PAR
Aims
This module will develop from the key ideas and practices encountered through L5 sound recording & production modules, and is primarily intended to support students who are undertaking significant music production projects as part of their L6 Final Portfolio work.
We will encourage students to develop a strong commercial approach to composition, arranging and production that draws on established musical principles and contemporary professional practice.
Learning Outcomes
1.
Create a composition with a recognizable and effective melody, using variation of melodic phrasing to develop the arrangement.
2.
Arrange the structure and instrumentation in their production so that it conforms to professional stylistic approaches evident in the genre.
3.
Create a production sound design that is interesting, displays some originality and meets professional standards in the genre (incl. sound selection, layering & editing).
4.
Work with a vocal performer to craft a professional vocal production (which could be lyrical or purely melodic).
5.
Create professional quality lead sheets for session musicians who might collaborate on the final production sessions.
Module Content
Outline Syllabus:Composition & artistry in commercial contexts: applying established principles of melody, harmony, musical form & structure, lyrics & theme in productions; composing for specific artists or contexts
Arranging: instrument arranging, orchestral arranging, effective ranges of instruments, rhythmic arrangement, tonal complexity vs musical complexity
Working with professional performers: collaboration, preparing lead sheets & score
Production: sound design, editing and layering; working with sample libraries & contemporary tools; more mixing tools & techniques; mixing as an arranging process.
Additional Information:Module Leader: Paul Stakounis p.stakounis@lipa.ac.uk