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The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian or English

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • master the most important digital tools used in mixing and mastering
  • be able to deliver a music master's production that satisfies the market's technical requirements
  • be able to mix a music production according to current industry standards
  • be familiar with advanced mixing techniques such as the use of analog outboard processors and hybrid mixing
  • be able to communicate and collaborate with others in a studio environment

Contents

The course emphasizes mixing and mastering in real studio settings. The student works with productions by renowned musicians, as well as mixing student productions. Teaching takes place in recording studios, and students learn to work in line with practice in the international music industry. The course emphasizes collaborative projects, and the student is trained in communicating verbally, musically and digitally. The students will work with mixing and mastering of music in relation to the technical requirements set by the various market players.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching takes place as group teaching, seminars and supervision in connection with work on assignments.

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 in compulsory classes
  • 1-3 approved compulsory assignments

Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.

Examinations

An individual portfolio exam consisting of two parts:

  • Finished mixed material in a total of 7 minutes
  • A reflection note. Length: minimum 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.

Character expression: Graded grade.

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
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