2019/20 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

MUSS1611 Introduction to Electronic Music Production and Creation

10 creditsClass Size: 11

Module manager: Dr Oliver Thurley
Email: o.thurley@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable

Year running 2019/20

This module is not approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module introduces and outlines the fundamental concepts and techniques needed for creating and producing electronic music within a digital audio workstation (DAW) such as Logic Pro X. Prior experience of a DAW is useful but not necessary.

Objectives

This module provides an introduction to the use of Digital Audio Workstation software for the production and creation of electronic music.

Learning outcomes
On completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. Demonstrate basic sequencing and editing techniques;
2. Develop their own electronic music compositions and productions within a DAW software environment.

Syllabus

The module introduces students to producing electronic music using DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software. A range of subjects and technical skills are covered, including: approaches to MIDI sequencing and audio editing; basic concepts of synthesis; application of audio effects and processing tools; and methods of mixing.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Practicals	10	2.00	20.00
Private study hours			80.00
Total Contact hours			20.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			100.00

Private study

Students are expected to use their private study time to research, develop and apply the practical and theoretical skills covered in classes (i.e. developing practical skills through work with software, listening and reading related material).

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

Students complete regular exercises during and between sessions and are given formative feedback by tutors in class. Group-listening and discussions also allow for peer and self-directed feedback.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Portfolio	Portfolio of music production work	100.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Any resits would take place during resit week. Students need access to multimedia facilities. The resit would take the form of a guided project, scaled-down from the original portfolio assignment (allowing a reasonable period for development and assessment.)

Reading list

There is no reading list for this module

Last updated: 30/04/2018

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