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The Music Producer: From Brass to Beats (MUSI30236)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 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 1 - Online |
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Fees | Look up fees |
This subject has been designed and developed for online delivery and assessment only.
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 an online seminar format and will illuminate the fundamental principles of music production. It also provides the opportunity for online group discussion of issues related to music production.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- 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 completion of this subject students should:
- 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: 11 April 2024
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Completion of a music production critical evaluation of four stylistically contrasting commercial released recordings
| Mid teaching period | 20% |
Completion of a music production comparative analysis of two stylistic contrasting recordings, existing recordings or apply music production concepts presented to one of your own original recordings and discuss in detail processes used
| End of the teaching period | 50% |
The Music Producer logbook: Completion of a Music Producer logbook that documents observation, practice and individual tasks completed throughout the semester
| During the examination period | 30% |
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend 80% of all scheduled classes | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: Students must submit all elements of assessment to be eligible for a pass in this subject. For the purposes of meeting this hurdle requirement, each submitted assessment must be complete and constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task. Submitting only part of an assessment (e.g. only the title page) or an assessment on an irrelevant topic will not meet this hurdle requirement. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Anthony Lyons Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours, comprising twelve 2-hour online seminars Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Subject notes
This subject is delivered in a fully online format.
- 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