To develop an understanding of the history and development of audio production for pop, rock and electronic (particularly dance and dance-derived) music genres.
To provide experience in individual production work: building a portfolio of audio creations that demonstrate an understanding of modern production aesthetics and an ability to adopt, adapt and innovate to develop a personal production style.
To develop technical and critical listening skills relevant to these ‘interventionist’ forms of production.
To further develop presentation and discussion skills within the seminar format.
Module learning outcomes
Understand the major developments in sound recording technology, technique and aesthetic in popular musics (including pop, rock and electronic) since the development of consumer stereo formats.
Be conversant with the concepts ‘producer as composer’ and ‘studio as musical instrument’.
Be able to solely devise and undertake production and post-production of rock, pop and electronic styles and reflect on the outcomes.
Be able to make meaningful and useful observations on technical and aesthetic aspects of contemporary and historical popular music productions.
Be able to make informed, relevant and insightful contributions, as both leader and participant, to discussion and peer listening seminars.