Module: CMT4003-20 Audio Production

Level: 4

Credit Value: 20

Module Tutor: Jan Meinema

Module Tutor Contact Details: J.Meinema@bathspa.ac.uk

1. Brief description and aims of module:

This module presents the fundamental principles and skills of contemporary sound and music production.

The module aims to:

Develop your theoretical and practical understanding of audio production

Develop your technical skills in using industry standard software tools for audio editing, mixing and mastering

Challenge you to consider audio processing as an additional tool for composition

2.Outline syllabus

You will be introduced to key concepts and principles related to audio production through task-focussed practical and creative exploration.

Module content areas include:

Audio editing,

Dynamic, Spectral & Spatial Processing

Mixing, Automation & Mastering

File/Data Management & Production Workflow

Sequencing & Virtual instruments.

3.Teaching and learning activities

You will learn through a combination of lectures, workshops and seminars. Tutorial guidance and peer review will be provided during the workshop sessions. You will receive class-based tasks as well as online VLE tasks & materials, devised to support your use of directed study time for this module.

Assessment Item 1:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Processing Project and documentation

• % Weighting: 40%

Assessment Item 2:

• Assessment Type: CW

• Description: Production Project

• % Weighting: 60%