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Practical & Technical Development III - MUS00101H

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  • Department: Music
  • Module co-ordinator: Dr. Jack McNeill
  • Credit value: 20 credits
  • Credit level: H
  • Academic year of delivery: 2022-23

Module summary

This module consists of practical and technical skills tuition.

Related modules

Pre-requisite modules

Co-requisite modules

  • None

Prohibited combinations

  • None

Module will run

Occurrence Teaching period
A Autumn Term 2022-23 to Summer Term 2022-23

Module aims

This module develops practical and technical skills, knowledge of repertoire and critical listening abilities through workshops, lectures and guided listening sessions. Over the year, students will work on technical proficiencies both to reinforce and extend the wide range needed across this stage of their programme and to develop those broader skillsets necessary for a sound recordist’s professional development. Students will focus on their own individual interests and specialisations by setting their own developmental goals and bringing to completion a quality of high-quality portfolio material in preparation for transitioning into the industry.

Module learning outcomes

Skills Development:

  • a high-level knowledge of relevant techniques, skills, concepts, and proficiencies.
  • a nuanced awareness of performance and technical practice.
  • punctuality, preparation, focus and attention.
  • an understanding of rehearsal or session organisation.
  • advanced and complex technical solutions for recording challenges.
  • a nuanced awareness of balance, processing, and production through attentive listening.
  • to define and attain identified professional development goals.
  • to expand individual portfolio materials.

Assessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Portfolio of work supported by commentary		 N/A 50
Groupwork
Recreation of set work and presentation		 N/A 50

Special assessment rules

None

Additional assessment information

There will be formative group critical listening presentations in week 7 of Autumn Term, which will focus on critical and analytical listening skills, mix analysis, and sound recording specific research skills covered over the first weeks of the module. At the start of term, students will be assigned a set work (one per group). The presentation will present the set work, focusing on proficiencies that students have identified as areas they want to improve. The presentations will be formative, providing a feedback point for students before embarking on their recreations.

Reassessment

Task Length % of module mark
Essay/coursework
Portfolio of creative work		 N/A 100

Module feedback

Confirmation of marks within standard university turnaround period.

Indicative reading

Everest, F. Alton. 2007. Critical Listening Skills for Audio Professionals. Boston, MA: Course Technology/ Cengage Learning.

Herbert, Trevor. 2001. Music in Words: A Guide to Researching andWriting about Music ; Oxford: OUP.

Rumsey, Francis, and McCormick, Tim. 2009. Sound and Recording. 6th ed. Amsterdam ; London: Elsevier/Focal.

Truss, Lynne. 2003. Eats, Shoots & Leaves ; London: Profile Books.

Other relevant reading will be recommended by the module leader.


The information on this page is indicative of the module that is currently on offer. The University is constantly exploring ways to enhance and improve its degree programmes and therefore reserves the right to make variations to the content and method of delivery of modules, and to discontinue modules, if such action is reasonably considered to be necessary by the University. Where appropriate, the University will notify and consult with affected students in advance about any changes that are required in line with the University's policy on the Approval of Modifications to Existing Taught Programmes of Study.