Units

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Sample subject outline - Semester 2 2013

Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.

Rationale

NB: Information in this Unit Outline is subject to change prior to commencement of semester

The sequence of six production units is core to both the music and sound courses and focuses on the integration of physical and aesthetic principles with the practical skills and understandings of sound and music technology. This unit builds on students' practical studio skills developed in KMB219 to produce collaborative creative works.

Aims

This unit aims to further develop your practical studio skills to produce creative works in collaborative relationships. You will build on skills of planning and critical reflection to present a body of work that displays the development of your creative identity.

Objectives

On completion of this unit you should be able to:

1. operate a basic recording studio to produce medium scale creative works that utilise industry standard miking, multi-tracking, editing and mixing techniques
2. utilize production and critical professional skills to create a coherent, consistent body of work
3. plan, manage and efficiently undertake medium scale recording sessions that combine acoustic and electronic sources
4. collaborate with other creative practitioners to produce medium scale music and sound works
5. appraise and critique creative works using a range of academic presentation skills
6. accurately document and effectively communicate details of the production process.

Content

This unit addresses content such as:

- Critical listening
- Outboard processor functionality
- Advanced routing applications
- Microphone types, models and uses
- Advanced instrument recording
- Software as a processing, editing and mixing tool

Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Weekly lectures and tutorials, small group practical sessions, critical listening sessions and self directed learning activities.

Assessment

LATE ASSIGNMENTS
An assignment submitted after the due date without an approved extension will not be marked. If you are unable to complete your assignment on time, you should submit on time whatever work you have done.

Faculty Assessment Information
To access complete Creative Industries Faculty Assessment Information please refer to the Blackboard site for this unit.

Grading
You will be awarded a final grade on a 1 to 7 scale.

Assessment name: Collaborative Recording Projec
Description: You will work with performance students to produce well-developed recordings.
Relates to objectives: 1 to 6
Weight: 25%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Group
Due date: Early Semester

Assessment name: Class Presentation
Description: A verbal, visual and aural in-class presentation of a critical analysis of specific musical material
Relates to objectives: 5
Weight: 25%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: Mid Semester

Assessment name: Portfolio
Description: Portfolio of recordings completed during the semester and a comprehensive written report.
Relates to objectives: 1 to 6
Weight: 50%
Internal or external: Internal
Group or individual: Individual
Due date: End of Semester

Academic Honesty

QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.

A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.

Resource materials

Required Text(s)
There is no set text for this unit

Required Resources
- Blank media (recordable CDs, DVDs)
- Pair of enclosed headphones with appropriate 6.5 and 3.5mm adaptor
- Portable hard disk drive (USB and/or firewire)

Recommended References
Bartlett, Bruce, (c1991) Stereo Microphone Techniques, Boston : Focal Press
Bartlett, Bruce (2006) Recording Music on Location, Burlington : Elsevier
Ballou, G. (Ed.) Handbook for sound engineers: The new audio cyclopedia, Focal Press, Boston.
Borwick, J. (1987) Sound Recording Practice, Oxford University.
Cope, David. (2001) Virtual Music. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.
Crombie, David. (1986) The New Complete Synthesizer. London: Omnibus Press
Huber, David Miles. (2007) The MIDI manual : a practical guide to MIDI in the project studio / David Miles Huber. Boston : Focal Press.
Holtzman, S. (1994) Digital Mantras, The MIT Press.
Katz, Mark. (2004). Capturing Sound: How technology has changed music. Berkeley, CA: University of California Press.
Manning, P. (2004) Electronic and Computer Music. Oxford University Press.
Miranda, Eduardo. (1998) Computer Sound Synthesis for the Electronic Musician. Oxford: Focal Press
Miranda, Eduardo. (2001) Composing with Computers. Oxford: Focal Press
Pacey, Arnold. (1999). Meaning In Technology. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
Rowe, R. (2001). Machine Musicianship. The MIT Press, Cambridge, MA.
Rowe, Robert. (1993) Interactive Music Systems: Machine listening and composing. Cambridge, MA: The MIT Press.
Petzold, C. (1999). Code: The hidden language of computer hardware and software. Redmond: Microsoft Press.

Risk assessment statement

- Excessive noise in confined spaces can damage hearing. Exposure to such noise should be brief and controlled.
- Personal injury is possible from incorrectly lifting heavy electronic or acoustic instruments or equipment.
- The physical demands of playing instruments may cause injuries such as repetitive strain injury. If in doubt consult a physician
- The use of electronic instruments and equipment may cause electrocution if handled incorrectly or an electrical fault occurs. Always ensure your equipment has been regularly tested by a qualified electrician.
- Musical, electrical and computer equipment is prone to failure. Any loss of time for such failures should be accounted for in your planning.
- Safety of data storage can never be fully guaranteed. You are required to take all steps necessary to ensure continuity of your data.

Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.

Last modified: 03-Apr-2013