2022/3, Trimester 2, Face-to-Face, Edinburgh Napier University
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| Occurrence: | 001 |
| Primary mode of delivery: | Face-to-Face |
| Location of delivery: | MERCHISTON |
| Partner: | Edinburgh Napier University |
| Member of staff responsible for delivering module: | Dave Hook |
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| Learning, Teaching and Assessment (LTA) Approach: |
Teaching consists of weekly classes either in the form of lectures or activity-based learning experiences in the recording studios and Music Lab. Studios for recording activities will be available throughout the period of this module allowing you to experiment with concepts covered in class content. You will attend group classes involving theoretical discussion, practical application and some shared workshops and discussion with students studying the Performance Studies module. The shared workshops and discussions will explore the working relationship between these two disciplines focussing on professional etiquette and communication. (LOs 1, 2, 3 and 4)Practical activities, demonstration and discussion regarding the uses of Digital Audio Workstations to record and mix audio will take place throughout the trimester. (LO's 1 and 2).Lectures in Week 1 to 5 focus on the construction, characteristics and application of different microphones for a range of instruments. (LO 3).Lectures and practical activities take place on a weekly basis ranging from microphone types and usage (Week 1-5), processing audio (Week 6-8), and mixing audio (Week 10-12). (LO 4).
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Formative assessment takes place at three points across the module.Week 2: Recording Exercise 1 – tracking acoustic guitarWeek 4: Recording Exercise 2 – drum recordingWeek 10: Mixing Exercise – mixing a multi-track recording
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Assessment one is summative; it takes place by week 8 of the module and contributes 40% of the overall mark. You will participate in a recording session between weeks 6 and 8, collaborating and coordinating with peers on the Performance Studies module. As part of a team, you will record a group of musicians. In week 8 you will present a 10-minute group evaluation and analysis of the recording process including a critique of the working relationship with your peers on the Performance Studies module. Your recording will be heard and submitted as part of this presentation. Completion of this assessment will contribute to the realisation of learning outcomes 1, 3 and 4.Assessment two is summative; it takes place in week 12 of the module and contributes 60% of the overall mark. You will participate in a recording session, collaborating and coordinating with peers on the Performance Studies module. Within the studio environment you will share producing responsibilities with peers from all disciplines. Examiners will dip in to your recording at various stages to assess your professionalism during the process. Your DAW session will be submitted on the day of tracking for assessment against outcome 1, 2, 3 and 4.
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| Student Activity (Notional Equivalent Study Hours (NESH)) |
| Mode of activity | Learning & Teaching Activity | NESH (Study Hours) |
| Face To Face | Lecture | 24 |
| Independent Learning | Guided independent study | 160 |
| Independent Learning | Groupwork (Independent Study) | 8 |
| Independent Learning | Fieldwork | 8 |
| Total Study Hours | 200 |
| Expected Total Study Hours for Module | 200 |
| Assessment |
| Type of Assessment | Weighting % | LOs covered | Week due | Length in Hours/Words |
| Oral Presentation | 40 | 1, 3, 4 | 8 | HOURS= .20, WORDS= 0 |
| Practical Skills Assessment | 60 | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 14 | HOURS= 3, WORDS= 0 |
| Component 1 subtotal: | 40 | |
| Component 2 subtotal: | 60 | | | |
| Module subtotal: | 100 | | | |