2017/18 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSS2625 Electronic Music Creation and Production 2
20 creditsClass Size: 12
Module manager: Dr Oliver Thurley
Email: o.thurley@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2017/18
Pre-requisite qualifications
MUSS1616 Electronic Music Production and CreationModule replaces
ELEC2875This module is not approved as a discovery module
Module summary
This module focuses on developing skills and techniques for creating electronic music using the Ableton Live DAW. Typical areas of exploration include general elements of music production such as synthesis, sampling, automation and mixing, and more advanced topics such as field recording, FM and granular synthesis. An introduction to Max for Live allows students to develop new instruments and effects for Ableton using Max.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should be able to ...- Have developed to an advanced level the electronic music production and composition skills acquired in Year 1 via ELEC1875
- Begun to specialise in certain areas of media music creation
- Begun to co-ordinate their work in the DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) environment with practical work undertaken in the School of Music
Learning outcomes
- Deep Knowledge of specified DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software
- Advanced experience of creative music practice through industry specific writing briefs
- Advanced music production skills in the electronic studio environment
Syllabus
Advanced techniques in the following areas:
- Audio and MIDI editing
- Synthesis
- Mixing
- Audio processing and effects
- Music creation and editing for media applications
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Laboratory | 22 | 2.00 | 44.00 |
| Independent online learning hours | 78.00 | ||
| Private study hours | 78.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 44.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Private study
A combination of weekly reading, research exercises and practical tasks administerd via the VLEOpportunities for Formative Feedback
- Formative learning through regular exercises completed during and in between sessions- Summative assessment with portfolio at end of each semester.
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Report | 4500-5500 words equivalent (typically two reports of 900-1100 words, plus supporting material weighted 15% each) | 30.00 |
| Portfolio | 10 mins of music production work per semester | 70.00 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 100.00 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 08/03/2018
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