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Advanced Recording Studio Techniques (MUSI20190)
Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject has been designed and developed for online delivery and assessment only.
This subject builds on the basics of sound recording presented in The Laptop Recording Studio. Aspects of sound recording including microphone use, mixing, ensemble/band and solo recording, acoustics, recording set up and editing will be examined.
Advanced Recording Studio Techniques is delivered fully online in a workshop environment and will practically illuminate the fundamental and advanced principles of mixing and recording engineering. The workshop provides the opportunity for problem solving through the completion of short assignments and group discussion of issues related to advanced studio recording.
During the subject students will be required to complete individual tasks and engage in whole group discussion.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should:
- develop an appreciation and understanding of the nature of sound recording;
- be cognisant of the key elements of studio sound recording;
- be able to connect creative skill development with actual sound recording tasks;
- develop skill in the techniques of audio engineering.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should:
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning;
- be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies;
- expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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MUSI20174 | The Laptop Recording Studio |
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 1 (Online)
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12.5 |
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Practical understanding of basic recording studio techniques
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Completion of a recording engineering audio analysis 1
| Week 6 | 30% |
Advanced recording studio practical assignment: Completion and submission of a practical studio recording assignment that is based on advanced recording studio techniques concepts presented by staff during this subject (2400 words equivalent)
| During the examination period | 60% |
Advanced Recording Studio Techniques practical assignment explanatory statement
| During the examination period | 10% |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Mark Pollard Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 30 hours, comprising one 1-hour online lecture/demonstration and one 1.5-hour online tutorial activity per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Diploma in Music Course Bachelor of Music - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Science
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024