Module Details

Module Code: MMED8020
Title: Studio Technology
Long Title: Studio Technology
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2017/18 ( September 2017 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2130 - Multimedia
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: In this module students study the recording studio, its hardware and protocols, and creative, practical audio manipulation techniques.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Use a variety studio technology, component interfaces and exchange formats
LO2 Analyse requirements of studio technology and workflow
LO3 Plan and manage studio equipment composition
LO4 Compose and Edit audio for video in surround sound formats
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
Music Technology 2
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Recording Studio Hardware
DAWs, Disused technology, Current trends in studio Hardware, Transfer protocols
Digital and Analogue Formats
Formats and standards relevant in studio technology
Recording
Analogue equipment, Field recording, Flash recording
Editing
Synching Audio to Video
Composition
Composing Audio for Videos
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 6 Learning Outcomes 2,4
Assessment Description
In class: Digital Audio Workstation software skills assessment
Assessment Type Practical/Skills Evaluation % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 7 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
In class: Recording Studio equipment uses and setup assessment
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 1,2,4
Assessment Description
Mixed MIDI / Audio / Video Project
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 40
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Recording Project
No End of Module Formal Examination
Reassessment Requirement
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Software and hardware skills development Every Week 3.00 3
Lecture Contact Studio management and examples Every Week 1.00 1
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Project preparation and skills development Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Ken Greenebaum (Editor), Ronen Barzel (Editor). (2004), Audio Anecdotes, [ISBN: 978-1568811048].
  • Ken Greenebaum (Editor), Ronen Barzel (Editor). (2004), Audio Anecdotes II: Tools, Tips, and Techniques for Digital Audio, [ISBN: 978-1568812144].
  • Robin Beauchamp. (2013), Designing sound for animation, 2. CRC Press, [ISBN: 978-024082498].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_HMMED_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Digital Media 8 Elective
CR_HJDCC_9 Master of Arts in Journalism and Digital Content Creation 2 Elective