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The Music Producer: From Brass to Beats (MUSI30236)

Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5On Campus (Southbank)

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Overview

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This subject examines music production and the role of the music producer. It surveys the development of music production from early multi-track techniques to contemporary use of beats, loops and samples. Aspects of the function and crafting of sound elements will be examined in the context of enhancing or changing the intent of an existing song or piece of music. The subject is delivered in large group seminar format and will illuminate the fundamental principles of music production. It also provides the opportunity for group discussion of issues related to music production.

Intended learning outcomes

On completing this subject students will:



  • exhibit extensive theoretical and practical knowledge of contemporary music production
  • acquire relevant knowledge, skills, discipline and ethics as they relate to the practising music producer
  • have reached a high level of achievement in problem solving and communication in a studio music production environment
  • be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
  • have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront typical music production problems

Generic skills

On completing this subject students will:

  • acquire the skills and knowledge required for the artistic and practical application of music production
  • learn how to identify and/or apply music production values within an existing song or piece of music
  • acquire knowledge of important music production approaches within the history of contemporary music
  • Develop an appreciation and understanding of the nature of music production
  • Be cognisant of the key craft elements of music production
  • Develop a practical appreciation of the role of the music producer in the creation or adaption of music

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Recommended background knowledge

Understanding of music terms and concepts

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Assessment

Additional details

  • Completion of a music production comparative analysis of two stylistic contrasting recordings, existing recordings or apply music production concepts presented through the semester to one of your own original recordings and discuss in detail processes used (equivalent to 2,000 words), due end of semester (50%)
  • Completion of a music production critical evaluation of four stylistically contrasting commercial released recordings (equivalent to 1,000 words), due in week 6 (20%)
  • The Music Producer logbook: Completion of a Music Producer logbook that documents observation, practice and individual tasks completed throughout the semester (1500 word equivalent), due in the exam period (50%)

Hurdle requirement:

  • Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes and attempt all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject

Late submission:

  • Unless an extension has been granted, for essays/assignments submitted after the due date, the mark a student is awarded for their work will be reduced by 10% for each day the work is late. Using electronic submission means work may be submitted on any day.
  • Unless an extension has been granted, assignments submitted later than 5 working days (or 1 week if due on a weekend) after the due date will not be marked, and will receive no marks.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    Principal coordinatorAnthony Lyons
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Southbank)
    Contact hours24 hours, comprising twelve 2-hour seminars
    Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019
    Last self-enrol date15 March 2019
    Census date31 March 2019
    Last date to withdraw without fail10 May 2019
    Assessment period ends28 June 2019

    Semester 1 contact information

    lyons@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

96 hours (24 hours contact plus 72 hours (6hrs x12hrs) non-contact)

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025