MUSA128-21SU1 (C) Summer Jan 2021 start

Home Audio Production

This occurrence is not offered in 2021

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 11 January 2021
End Date: Sunday, 14 February 2021
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 17 January 2021
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Friday, 29 January 2021

Description

In this course students will learn how to create their own music and audio content in a home studio, and prepare it for. The course is aimed at anyone interested in honing their knowledge of music production using readily available tools. This might include (but is not limited to) podcasters or video bloggers looking to enhance the quality and impact of audio materials, singer songwriters who want to record and produce their own music, or bedroom producers who want to create their own tracks at home. No prior experience in audio production or music is required, and all equipment required is provided for the duration of the course. Skills taught include Digital Audio Workstation operation, field recording, equalization and dynamics processing, editing, mixing, and preparing digital files for upload or delivery. The course will be taught using industry standard software and hardware, but the skills are transferable to any situation.

Learning Outcomes

  • Be able to use commonly available audio production software
  • Understand fundamental principles of sound design in an applied context
  • Understand different pathways to sharing their creative work in the public domain
  • Know how to acquire and configure free or low-cost audio tools and technologies

Timetable Note

Student workload (150 hours) will be allocated to:
• 20 hours attending lectures
• 15 hours attending lab sessions
• 115 hours self-directed study

Course Coordinator / Lecturer

Stephen Compton

Lecturers

Reuben de Lautour , Justin DeHart and Hamish Oliver

Assessment

Unless otherwise noted, assessments are due by 5 pm on the specified date. Assessment material should be uploaded via LEARN.

In the event of online submission via LEARN not working, or being unsuitable for the materials being submitted, please contact the Course Coordinator for advice and alternative submission methods.

Assessment #1: Podcast draft version
Create a podcast of spoken-word material that includes both recorded and imported audio. The content could be an interview with a friend or family member; a discussion of a cause you believe in; or any other topic agreed by the course coordinator.
Weighting: 20%


Assessment #2: In-class presentation
Deliver a 5 minute presentation on publishing to a commonly used media format, explaining relevant copyright and ownership issues.
Weighting: 20%


Assessment #3 Song writer acoustic arrangement
From an in-class recording of a singer song writer made in week 2, produce a polished mix using this recording with at least three other sources.
Weighting: 25%


Assessment #4 Song writer loop-based arrangement
Using the same recording, produce a polished mix using prepared samples, loops, and grooves.
Weighting: 25%


Assessment #5 Podcast revised version
Submit a revised and polished version of Assessment #1 incorporating feedback from classes and lab sessions.
Weighting: 10%

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $877.00

International fee $4,200.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

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