2008/09 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
MUSI2620 Music Technology Skills and Techniques
20 creditsClass Size: 60
Module manager: Tim Banks
Email: t.banks@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semesters 1 & 2 (Sep to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2008/09
Pre-requisites
| MUSI1611 | Introduction to the Science of Music |
This module is not approved as an Elective
Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have an understanding of the principles of analogue and digital recording, microphone techniques, digital synthesis, MIDI, sequencing and audio digital signal processing. Students will be able o demonstrate technical competence in the areas listed above. Domain-specific skills will include: The ability to produce high-quality digital and analogue recordings of the voice, instruments and ensembles; The ability to manipulate and control digital synthesis hardware and software; the mastery of digital and analogue sound mixing; Competence in the use of MIDI sequencing software; The ability to process sounds with a variety of digital signal processing techniques. Generic and transferable skills will include: Competence in C⁢ Understanding and using non-musical technical language; Standard academic research skills; Time management; Organisational and communication skillsSyllabus
The module will cover the following areas: the MIDI protocol and associated software (especially sequencing); analogue and digital sound recording; methods of sound synthesis. It will also provide a detailed introduction to the techniques of digital signal processing as applicable to music. The module will include extensive practical studio project work.
Teaching methods
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
| Lecture | 6 | 1.00 | 6.00 |
| Practical | 16 | 1.00 | 16.00 |
| Seminar | 4 | 1.00 | 4.00 |
| Private study hours | 174.00 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 26.00 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200.00 | ||
Methods of assessment
Coursework
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
| Essay | 1,500 words | 25.00 |
| Portfolio | folio of exercises | 75.00 |
| 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: 10/03/2009
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