Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Recommended previous knowledge

  • MUR107-1 Theory and methods of popular music research (10 ECTS)
  • MUR204-1 Individual Performance 3 (10 ECTS) / MUR205-1 Individual Performance 3 (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • master various studio techniques such as MIDI programming, recording, editing and mixing
  • be able to use music technology as a composing and arranging tool
  • be able to develop compositions and music productions from a pre-production phase to a finished result
  • be able to use relevant tools, techniques and forms of expression in music production
  • be able to apply technological solutions in connection with musical problems
  • have a conscious approach to aesthetic and artistic choices, and be able to enter into dialogue about these with collaborators in the studio

Contents

The course emphasizes training in the different aspects of the music producer's role in the studio. You work with a holistic approach to music production, and learn to work with recording, programming, composing, arranging and producing using digital music tools. The student is made aware of how to think about the production and development of one's own sound and musical identity. The teaching also sheds light on a music producer's role in a recording process, when choosing the musical direction of an album and as a creative advisory link between musicians, songwriters, artists and record companies.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching consists of lectures and group supervision. Each student is also given individual follow-up on assignments. Some of the lessons are carried out as a masterclass where the student presents material in progress and receives feedback from the supervisor and fellow students. An overview of these gatherings will be presented at the start of the semester.

Parts of the teaching are compulsory. These parts will be presented in Canvas at the start of the semester.

The expected scope of work is 27 hours per credit.

Examination requirements

  • Approved attendance at compulsory teaching.
  • 3 approved compulsory assignments.

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

An individual portfolio exam consisting of two parts:

  • A project assignment consisting of a finished audio product of at least 8 minutes.
  • A reflection note that also contains a process description of the sound production of at least 500 words

Further information will be given in Canvas at the start of the semester.

An overall grade is given for the content of the portfolio.

Grade: Pass/Fail

New/postponed exams are arranged if needed.

Student evaluation

The person responsible for the course, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.

Offered as a free-standing course

No

Reduction of Credits

This course’s contents overlap with the following courses. A reduction of credits will occur if one of these courses is taken in addition:

Course Reduction of Credits
MU-213 – Music Technology Specialisation. 15
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