MAPA608 – Music Production
Module code
MAPA608
Module title
Music Production
Prescription
To expand students’ proficiency and knowledge of a range contemporary music production tools and techniques. Students will gain advanced production skills, including working with complex multitrack recording sessions, applying acoustic theory in the studio environment, mastering and digital audio formats, and genre appropriate mixing, within the context of contemporary recorded music.
Programmes
- BM1801
- BM1802
- BM1901
- BM1902
NZQA Level
Level 6
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Apply relevant tools and techniques to contemporary music production contexts
2. Analyse codes and conventions of contemporary music production
3. Critically reflect on the use of contemporary music production tools and techniques - Content
- • Acoustics
• Digital Audio Theory
• Multitrack recording
• Operating studio consoles
• Advanced mixing techniques
• Mastering - Assessment Criteria
- The portfolio comprises multiple components. Students must complete all assessments and gain an overall mark of 50% in order to pass this module.
- Learning and Teaching Resource
- • Studio and presentation spaces
- Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Blended – methods will involve online activities, portfolio, tutorials, lectures, workshops, group activities, guest speakers, field trips, critiques, collaborative projects, as appropriate
