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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA 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 Mixing

  • Unit Code

    MTQ2112

  • Year

    2015

  • 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 music production necessary for them to become a sound mixing engineer. Students investigate the tools, techniques and methods commonly used in mixing sound in a studio setting. Critical hearing skills as related to sound mixing will also be developed. In addition, students will briefy examine the professional bodies and career opportunities associated with the music industry.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from MTQ2110

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MTQ4112, MTQ5112

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Comply with current OSH standards for the music industry
  2. Describe the role of professional bodies in the music industry.
  3. Discuss the theoretical and practical considerations of mixing sound in the studio.
  4. Record and mix sound in a studio setting.
  5. Select and apply appropriate analogue and digital studio production techniques for a range of studio situations.
  6. Set up and use a range of studio hardware and software associated with sound mixing.

Unit Content

  1. Acoustics.
  2. An introduction to (music/song) arranging in the studio.
  3. Analogue and digital-based sound production.
  4. Choosing audio reference material.
  5. Digital audio formats and audio file standards.
  6. Effective communication with creative individuals
  7. Frequency balancing and dynamic control.
  8. Mixing and mastering techniques.
  9. Mixing design - selection of appropriate processors with a full understanding of options.
  10. Mixing techniques for different genres.
  11. Software and hardware routing.
  12. The music industry.

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%
AssignmentSound Production Project40%
AssignmentResearch Project30%

Text References

  • Huber, D., & Runstein, R. (2001). Modern recording techniques. Boston, MA: Fifth Focal Press.
  • Warner, T. (2003). Pop music: Technology and creativity: Trevor Horn and the digital revolution. United Kingdom: Ashgate Publishing, Ltd.
  • Burgess, R.J. (2002). The art of music production. London: Omnibus Press.
  • Katz, R.A., & Katz, B. (2002). Mastering audio: The art and the science. Burlington, IN: Focal Press.
  • Whitaker, J. (2003). Master handbook of audio production. New York, NY: Mcgraw-Hill.
  • Pohlmann, K.C. (2005). Principles of digital audio. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill.
  • Regev, M. (1994). Producing artistic value: The case of rock music. The Sociological Quarterly, Vol. 35, page 85.

Website References

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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Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA 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 Mixing

  • Unit Code

    MTQ2112

  • Year

    2015

  • 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 music production necessary for them to become a sound mixing engineer. Students investigate the tools, techniques and methods commonly used in mixing sound in a studio setting. Critical hearing skills as related to sound mixing will also be developed. In addition, students will briefy examine the professional bodies and career opportunities associated with the music industry.

Prerequisite Rule

Students must pass 1 unit from MTQ2110

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MTQ4112, MTQ5112

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

  1. Comply with current OSH standards for the music industry
  2. Describe the role of professional bodies in the music industry.
  3. Discuss the theoretical and practical considerations of mixing sound in the studio.
  4. Record and mix sound in a studio setting.
  5. Select and apply appropriate analogue and digital studio production techniques for a range of studio situations.
  6. Set up and use a range of studio hardware and software associated with sound mixing.

Unit Content

  1. Acoustics.
  2. An introduction to (music/song) arranging in the studio.
  3. Analogue and digital-based sound production.
  4. Choosing audio reference material.
  5. Digital audio formats and audio file standards.
  6. Effective communication with creative individuals
  7. Frequency balancing and dynamic control.
  8. Mixing and mastering techniques.
  9. Mixing design - selection of appropriate processors with a full understanding of options.
  10. Mixing techniques for different genres.
  11. Software and hardware routing.
  12. The music industry.

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%
AssignmentSound Production Project40%
AssignmentResearch Project30%

Text References

  • Owinski, B. (2014). The recording engineers handbook. Clifton Park: Delmare Cengage Learning.
  • Senior, M. (2011). Mixing secrets for the small studio. United Kingdom: Elsevier.
  • Huber, D., & Runstein, R. (2013). Modern recording techniques. (8th ed.). Boston, MA: Fifth Focal Press.

Website References

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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