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2011/2 Provisional Module Catalogue - UNDER CONSTRUCTION & SUBJECT TO CHANGE
 Module Code: TON3013 Module Title: PORTFOLIO OF RECORDINGS
Module Provider: Music and Sound Recording Short Name: TON3013
Level: HE3 Module Co-ordinator: HAIGH C Mrs (Music Record)
Number of credits: 45 Number of ECTS credits: 22.5
 
Module Availability
All Year
Assessment Pattern
Recording Techniques Seminar coursework - 25%
• Recording Techniques Paper: an essay on a chosen operational topic with a guide length of 3,000 words (20%)
• Presentation: a class presentation of 20-25 minutes on the topic of the Recording Techniques Paper (5%)

Portfolio of Recordings: a compilation of recordings with a total duration of approximately 25 to 35 minutes - 75%

A mark of at least 40% in each Unit of Assessment is required to pass the module.
Module Overview
This module forms a one of the major specialisations of Level 3 and consists of two main components. You will have the opportunity to research a short paper on an aspect of operational audio engineering or sound recording of your choice, and to present this to the rest of the year so that your colleagues learn from your findings. You will also have the opportunity to develop your skills as a recording engineer and present a compilation of the best of your recorded material.
Prerequisites/Co-requisites
• HE1 Audio Engineering and Recording Techniques A & B
• HE2 Recording Techniques A & B
Module Aims
• To provide you with operational experience building on the previous parts of the course that is relevant to a career in professional recording.
• To provide you with an opportunity to develop your own area of operational interest and expertise
• To increase your familiarity with, and understanding of, specialised areas of operational audio engineering or sound recording which are not normally covered in the formal lecture modules
• To help you gain confidence in making formal presentations of your ideas to small groups of other people.
Learning Outcomes
At the end of this module you will be able to:
• Plan and manage a range of types of recording session.
• Make recordings of a range of genres of music to a high standard.
• Edit session recordings to a high standard to produce a CD master.
• Assemble a compilation of a variety of musical styles applying good production standards.
• Research independently an operational topic and present your ideas in a coherent form, both as a class presentation and as a written paper.
• Make seminar presentations in subjects related to recording techniques and audio engineering.

Transferable Skills:
• Transferrable subject knowledge
• Group work
• Leadership skills
• Time management
• Person management
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving
Module Content
The content of your Recording Techniques Paper will be agreed between you and the module co-ordinator at the plenary sessions held during semester 1.

The portfolio of recordings must contain:
• A large scale “classical” item recorded on location
• A classical item, edited and produced under studio session conditions.
• A multitracked “pop” recording.
Methods of Teaching/Learning
• Two two-hour plenary sessions at the beginning of Semester 1.
• Eight three-hour seminars in Semester 2 during which you will give a presentation on your Recording Techniques Paper topic.
• Two workshops run by visiting professionals.
• Coursework assignments and feedback.
• Because attendance at this module is compulsory, up to three marks may be deducted from your Recording Techniques Seminar coursework mark for each absence (or late arrival or early leaving) from the plenary sessions and seminars. It is your responsibility to ensure that you sign the attendance register and to provide suitable evidence if you are absent for medical reasons.
Selected Texts/Journals
None
Last Updated
Date Last Revised: 14/01/11