Table of contents

The course is connected to the following study programs

  • Performing Music - Popular Music, Bachelor Program

Teaching language

Norwegian

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student should:

  • be able to apply basic music technology
  • be able to do a simple music production using analogue and digital recordings
  • have knowledge of the use of music technology effects in relation to their own main instrument and ensemble activities
  • have a critically aware attitude to the use of music technology

Contents

The course consists of an introduction to the use of music technology software and sound editing. The students work with different approaches to sound production in the sound studio. Emphasis is placed on sound recording, sound design and aesthetics. The teaching uses digital technology and work with microphone selection for studio recordings, audio and plug-ins, as well as mixing of different types of music productions. Analogue history and application of analogue recording techniques and tools are also emphasized. A basic introduction to PA and live mixing is given.

Teaching and learning methods

The teaching will mostly be group-based and consists of practical work, workshops, lectures, in addition to seminars and supervision. The work will be of both a theoretical and practical nature. Digital studio tools such as ProTools and Logic Pro are used, in addition to a number of plug-ins, analogue and digital hardware.

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.
  • 1-3 approved compulsory assignments.

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

Examinations

Individual portfolio exam consisting of:

  • A practical 10-minute audio production task.
  • A written description of the process. Length: minimum 1500 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 course coordinator, in consultation with the student representative, determines the form of evaluation and whether the courses are to have a mid-term or final evaluation, cf. chapter 4.1 of the quality system. Information about the evaluation method for the course will be published in 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
MUR115 – Music Technology. 10
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