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Introduction

This unit further develops students understanding of recording technique and introduces specialist knowledge in mixing and mastering. Students will explore all stages of recording production from conception to delivery of a final product to market. Students will be introduced to applied practical techniques and processes in context of key artists, genres and technical developments. Students will be prepared for work as technical and creative music producers.

Summary 2024

Unit name Recording, Mixing and Mastering
Unit code FCJ221
Credit points 12.5
Faculty/School College of Arts, Law and Education
School of Creative Arts and Media
Discipline Music
Coordinator

Stewart Long
Teaching staff

Mr Stewart Long
Level Intermediate
Available as student elective? No
Breadth Unit? No

Availability

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Learning Outcomes

  1. Adapt a wide range of recording , mixing and mastering techniques and concepts to realise new work.
  2. Communicate in a range of modes relative to context and audience using accepted professional music production language to analyse and adapt recording arts practices.
  3. Self- critique and exercise judgement and accountability as a mechanism to improve artistically and socially with respect to music production contexts and genres.

Fees

Requisites

Prerequisites

FCJ120

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

1 x 90 minute lecture weekly

1 x 90 minute tutorial weekly

Assessment

Task 1:  Audio Equipment and Aural Recognition (20%)

Task 2: Recording (20%)

Task 3: Mixing Assignment (20%)

Task 4: Mastering Assignment (20%)

Task 5: Research Project (20%)

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Textbooks

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