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Practical & Technical Development III - MUS00101H
Module summary
This module consists of practical and technical skills tuition.
Related modules
Pre-requisite modules
Co-requisite modules
- None
Prohibited combinations
- None
Module will run
| Occurrence | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| A | Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23 |
Module aims
This module develops practical and technical skills, knowledge of repertoire and critical listening abilities through workshops, lectures and guided listening sessions. Over the year, students will work on technical proficiencies both to reinforce and extend the wide range needed across this stage of their programme and to develop those broader skillsets necessary for a sound recordist’s professional development. Students will focus on their own individual interests and specialisations by setting their own developmental goals and bringing to completion a quality of high-quality portfolio material in preparation for transitioning into the industry.
Module learning outcomes
Skills Development:
- a high-level knowledge of relevant techniques, skills, concepts, and proficiencies.
- a nuanced awareness of performance and technical practice.
- punctuality, preparation, focus and attention.
- an understanding of rehearsal or session organisation.
- advanced and complex technical solutions for recording challenges.
- a nuanced awareness of balance, processing, and production through attentive listening.
- to define and attain identified professional development goals.
- to expand individual portfolio materials.
Indicative assessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 50 |
| Groupwork | 50 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
There will be formative group critical listening presentations in week 7 of Autumn Term, which will focus on critical and analytical listening skills, mix analysis, and sound recording specific research skills covered over the first weeks of the module. At the start of term, students will be assigned a set work (one per group). The presentation will present the set work, focusing on proficiencies that students have identified as areas they want to improve. The presentations will be formative, providing a feedback point for students before embarking on their recreations.
Indicative reassessment
| Task | % of module mark |
|---|---|
| Essay/coursework | 100 |
Module feedback
Confirmation of marks within standard university turnaround period.
Indicative reading
Everest, F. Alton. 2007. Critical Listening Skills for Audio Professionals. Boston, MA: Course Technology/ Cengage Learning.
Herbert, Trevor. 2001. Music in Words: A Guide to Researching andWriting about Music ; Oxford: OUP.
Rumsey, Francis, and McCormick, Tim. 2009. Sound and Recording. 6th ed. Amsterdam ; London: Elsevier/Focal.
Truss, Lynne. 2003. Eats, Shoots & Leaves ; London: Profile Books.
Other relevant reading will be recommended by the module leader.