Music Production and Recording I (MPR503)
Course description for study year 2024-2025. Please note that changes may occur.
Course code
MPR503
Version
1
Credits (ECTS)
30
Semester tution start
Autumn
Number of semesters
1
Exam semester
Autumn
Language of instruction
English, Norwegian
Content
This course covers various aspects of music production and recording, including historic, current, and emerging techniques and technologies. Discussions will focus on cutting-edge developments. This course allows students to investigate current developments in music and sound, including music recording and production techniques/technology, live sound, and the music recording industry.
This course enhances music production and recording skills and experience using practical projects and exercises. Students participate in group projects, as well as other assignments. In addition to their own projects, students will work with a wide variety of concert and studio recordings, including classical, jazz, and other styles of music.
Learning outcome
Students completing MPR503: Music Production and Recording Practice I will have gained a variety of practical experience and advanced knowledge of music production and recording, enabling them to enhance their professional careers.
Knowledge and understanding
- Students can understand and reflect upon artistic practice, concept development and project management, and can identify artistic and technical challenges in relation to music production and recording.
Skills
- Students can communicate and discuss issues relating to music production.
- Students will master music production-related methods, tools and modes of expression, and general skills relating to professional practices within music production and recording.
- Students will evaluate and choose between the discipline's methods and tools, and propose new expressions and solution models based on artistic aesthetics.
Competencies
- Students can manage complex situations that require creative technical and artistic solutions.
- Students can take independent responsibility for their own professional research and development.
Required prerequisite knowledge
Recommended prerequisites
Exam
Form of assessment | Weight | Duration | Marks | Aid |
---|---|---|---|---|
Portfolio | 1/1 | Passed / Not Passed |
Students are required to do an oral presentation of their individual project in music and sound supported with written documentation, references, and other relevant materials. Students are required to deliver a portfolio of their completed recordings and project reports at the end of the semester.
Coursework requirements
Course teacher(s)
Course coordinator:
Mark William DrewsStudy Adviser:
Lena Crosby HaugMethod of work
Individual study supported with individual guidance, group lectures, and master classes.
Guided and independent production and recording of concert and studio productions.
Overlapping courses
Course | Reduction (SP) |
---|---|
Music Production and Recording Research I (MPR501_1) | 15 |
Music Production and Recording Practice I (MPR541_1) | 15 |