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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Sound Recording

  • Unit Code

    MTQ2110

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    1

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit students examine the fundamentals of sound recording necessary for them to become a sound recording engineer. Students investigate the basic tools, techniques and methods commonly used in the recording process in a recording studio. Critical hearing skills as related to sound recording will also be developed. In addition, occupational safety and health issues associated with sound recording will be examined.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MTQ1112, MTQ4110, MTQ5110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the practical and theoretical considerations of recording sound.
  2. Discuss OSH issues associated with the music industry.
  3. Discuss current trends and issues in sound recording.
  4. Record music performed by a small musical ensemble in a studio setting.
  5. Set up and use a range of studio recording and mixing equipment.

Unit Content

  1. An introduction to building a relationship with artists.
  2. Basic mixing techniques.
  3. Booking a studio and equipment.
  4. Music genres - building an appreciation of all styles.
  5. OHS.
  6. Recording design - selection of appropriate equipment and patching.
  7. Recording techniques.
  8. Sound, sound perception and sound fundamentals.
  9. Studio etiquette.
  10. The use of studio equipment: mixing consoles, microphones, equalisation and dynamic processors.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, workshops

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopExercises30%
AssignmentRecording Project40%
AssignmentResearch Project30%

Text References

  • Senior, M. (2011). Mixing secrets for the small studio. United Kingdom: Elsevier.
  • O'Brien, M., & Owsinski, B. (2013). The mixing engineer's handbook. (3rd ed.). CA: Mix Books.
  • Huber, D. M., & Runstein, R. (2013). Modern recording techniques. (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Focal Press.
  • Owinski, B. (2014). The recording engineers handbook. Clifton Park: Delamare Cengage Learning.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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School: Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts

This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.

  • Unit Title

    Sound Recording

  • Unit Code

    MTQ2110

  • Year

    2016

  • Enrolment Period

    2

  • Version

    1

  • Credit Points

    15

  • Full Year Unit

     N

  • Mode of Delivery

    On Campus

Description

In this unit students examine the fundamentals of sound recording necessary for them to become a sound recording engineer. Students investigate the basic tools, techniques and methods commonly used in the recording process in a recording studio. Critical hearing skills as related to sound recording will also be developed. In addition, occupational safety and health issues associated with sound recording will be examined.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MTQ1112, MTQ4110, MTQ5110

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Analyse the practical and theoretical considerations of recording sound.
  2. Discuss OSH issues associated with the music industry.
  3. Discuss current trends and issues in sound recording.
  4. Record music performed by a small musical ensemble in a studio setting.
  5. Set up and use a range of studio recording and mixing equipment.

Unit Content

  1. An introduction to building a relationship with artists.
  2. Basic mixing techniques.
  3. Booking a studio and equipment.
  4. Music genres - building an appreciation of all styles.
  5. OHS.
  6. Recording design - selection of appropriate equipment and patching.
  7. Recording techniques.
  8. Sound, sound perception and sound fundamentals.
  9. Studio etiquette.
  10. The use of studio equipment: mixing consoles, microphones, equalisation and dynamic processors.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, tutorials, workshops

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

ON CAMPUS
TypeDescriptionValue
WorkshopExercises30%
AssignmentRecording Project40%
AssignmentResearch Project30%

Text References

  • Senior, M. (2011). Mixing secrets for the small studio. United Kingdom: Elsevier.
  • O'Brien, M., & Owsinski, B. (2013). The mixing engineer's handbook. (3rd ed.). CA: Mix Books.
  • Huber, D. M., & Runstein, R. (2013). Modern recording techniques. (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Focal Press.
  • Owinski, B. (2014). The recording engineers handbook. Clifton Park: Delamare Cengage Learning.

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

Academic Misconduct

Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:

  • plagiarism;
  • unauthorised collaboration;
  • cheating in examinations;
  • theft of other students' work;

Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.

The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.

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