Module Details

Module Code: MUSC8044
Title: Music & Technology 8
Long Title: Music & Technology 8
NFQ Level: Advanced
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2023/24 ( January 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2121 - Music & Performing Arts
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: Music Technology Portfolio. Students present a major and a minor portfolio in Computer-Based Music Applications AND Practical Recording & Studio Technology. If the major portfolio is chosen from one section the minor portfolio MUST be chosen from the other section. The major/minor weighting is 70/30.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Conceive and realise an individual professional artistic audio project using the computer as principal tool.
LO2 Conceive and realise professional audio projects in the studio and associated audio processing facilities.
LO3 Critically describe and use analogue and digital audio production techniques in a professional manner.
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.
No incompatible modules listed
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
Major Portfolio
A learner submitting the Major Portfolio section of this module will a) a) prepare a number of digital release audio files of approximately 20 minutes total duration that represents their ability to perform, record, master and produce to a high standard. Whilst the portfolio will incorporate various facets of the recording process it will also exhibit the individual creative and artistic abilities of the student and may incorporate other aspects of multimedia, e.g. video or animation or b) create or compose a substantial interactive electronic composition approximatiely 15 minutes in length showing extensive knowledge of the various audio manipulation tools available in the CSM. The nature of the piece will be approved via proposal process.
Minor Portfolio
A learner submitting the Minor Portfolio section of this module will a) a) prepare a number of digital release audio files of not less than 10 minutes total duration that represents their ability to perform, record, master and produce to a high standard. Whilst the portfolio will incorporate various facets of the recording process it will also exhibit the individual creative and artistic abilities of the student and may incorporate other aspects of multimedia, e.g. video or animation or b) create or compose a interactive electronic composition at least 7 minutes in length showing extensive knowledge of the various audio manipulation tools available in the CSM. The nature of the piece will be approved via proposal process.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 10
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Major Portfolio - Proposal
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 60
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Major Portfolio - Audio and Written Report
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 5
Timing Week 3 Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Minor Portfolio - Proposal
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 25
Timing Sem End Learning Outcomes 1,2,3
Assessment Description
Minor Portfolio - Audio and Written Report
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 Recording Studio Every Week 1.00 1
Lab Contact Audio Lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Projects Every Week 4.00 4
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Bob Katz. (2015), Mastering Audio, 3rd Edition. Routledge, [ISBN: 9780240818962].
  • Curtis Roads. (2023), The Computer Music Tutorial, 2nd Edition. MIT Press, [ISBN: 9780262044912].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_GPOPM_8 Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Popular Music 8 Elective
CR_GMUSC_8 Bachelor of Music (Honours) 8 Elective