MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2017/18

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HND) – MUSIC (Music Technology)

Assignment title/reference: T2.1 Studio Techniques
Unit: 3 Applied Music Production Techniques
Assessor: Matt Power I.V: Andrew Pettitt
Date issued: 08/01/18
Formative assessment: 09/02/18 Submission date: 26/03/18

The This project is designed to allow you to explore creative avenues when recording and adopting
project well-established techniques by landmark practitioners. The project will cover a number of
brief aspects of audio recording and you will discover how this field is forever changing. You
implement recognised techniques and develop your own.
Scenario A production house is looking for producers who can create a range of musical pieces that sound
authentic to specific styles, and who can be creative in their own right. Design a portfolio of work
that shows your understanding of this field and demonstrates your own creative skills.

Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Understand significant 1.1 Analyse landmark developments in the production of music

developments in music 1.2 Assess changing approaches to music production techniques
production techniques 1.3 Assess the impact of the technological developments in both recording
and instrumentation upon the production of music
LO 2 Understand current 2.1 Evaluate the methods of contemporary music production and
developments with arrangement methods
music production 2.2 Evaluate opportunities offered by current technological developments
practice 3.3 Assess current and emerging technologies in the mastering and
distribution of musical products
LO 3 Be able to implement 3.1 Select and justify appropriate textures and instrumentation techniques
specific recognised used to typify and produce selected genres
production techniques 3.2 Select and justify external processing and editing techniques used to
appropriate to genre, typify and produce selected genres
era and style 3.3 Assess the approaches needed to produce a recording to a chosen
production style
3.4 Produce a recording to a chosen production style
LO 4 Be able to implement 4.1 Develop and justify a personal ‘toolbox’ of accepted music production
and develop an techniques
individual creative 4.2 Apply recording techniques and skills in order to produce a genre-
production technique specific musical product
4.3 Apply mixing techniques and skills in order to complete the musical
product

Learner declaration

I certify that the work submitted for this assignment is my own and research sources are fully
acknowledged.

Student signature: Date:

Qualification: BTEC HND in MUSIC 2017/18

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This assignment gives you the opportunity to

achieve the following MERIT grades:

Grade Descriptor Indicative Contextualisation

M1
Identify and apply
strategies to find
appropriate solutions
M2
Select / design and apply
appropriate methods and
techniques
M3
Present and communicate
appropriate findings
Characteristic/s
Effective judgements When considering the recording process you must
have been made. use technical and acoustical theory when and where
you feel it appropriate.
The selection of methods You must show that your mixing technique shows
has been justified both creative and corrective elements, and is fully
justified.
Communication has taken You must show that you have been able to
place in familiar and communicate with those whom you are recording,
unfamiliar contexts. assessing their wants and requirements, reaching
amicable conclusions and compromises where
necessary.

This assignment gives you the opportunity to

achieve the following DISTINCTION grades:

Grade Descriptor Indicative Characteristic/s Contextualisation

D1 Self-criticism of approach
Use critical reflection has taken place and realistic
to evaluate own work improvements have been
and justify valid proposed against defined
conclusions characteristics for success.
D2 Autonomy/independence has
Take responsibility for been demonstrated and the
managing and importance of
organising activities interdependence has been
recognized and achieved.
D3 Problems have been solved
Demonstrate and/or innovation and
convergent / lateral / creative thought have been
creative thinking applied
You must demonstrate critical reflection when
justifying the techniques adopted for editing and
mixing.
You must be able to demonstrate the ability to work
on your own and demonstrate how working with
others is mutually beneficial when working in a
studio environment.
You will have found solutions to a number of
technical problems in the recording studio, and
justified your chosen methods.

Qualification: BTEC HND in MUSIC 2017/18

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ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HND) – MUSIC (Technology)

Assignment title/reference: T2.1 Studio Sessions
Unit: 3 Applied Studio Techniques
Assessor: Matt Power I.V: Andrew Pettitt
Date issued: 08/01/18
Formative assessment: 09/02/18 Submission date: 26/03/18

The This project is designed to allow you to explore creative avenues when recording and adopting
project well-established techniques by landmark practitioners. The project will cover a number of
brief aspects of audio recording and you will discover how this field is forever changing. You
implement recognised techniques and develop your own.
Scenario A production house is looking for producers who can create a range of musical pieces that sound
authentic to specific styles, and who can be creative in their own right. Design a portfolio of work
that shows your understanding of this field and demonstrates your own creative skills.

TASKS EVIDENCE
Task 1 Investigate the work of landmark producers and produce a presentation of your Website
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, findings. Consider their place in the history of music production and consider the portfolio -
2.1, 2.2, 2.3 current technology developments. research

Task 2 Produce a portfolio of work that uses techniques associated with a common style, Portfolio of
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, perhaps adopting those of the landmark producer you have researched. Justify replicas.
3.4 the techniques used and assess what was required to create a specific sound and
style.
Task 3 Design your own skills set and justify your own unique techniques. Apply these Portfolio of
4.1, 4.2, 4.3 techniques in the recording and mixing process. own work

Qualification: BTEC HND in MUSIC 2017/18

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ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY AND FEEDBACK

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HND) – MUSIC

Assignment title/reference: T2.1
Unit:
Assessor: I.V:
Learner: Date Submitted:

Criteria The evidence shows you are able to: Achieved (tick)
1.1 Analyse landmark developments in the production of music

1.2 Assess changing approaches to music production techniques

1.3 Assess the impact of the technological developments in both recording and
instrumentation upon the production of music
2.1 Evaluate the methods of contemporary music production and arrangement
methods
2.2 Evaluate opportunities offered by current technological developments
2.3 Assess current and emerging technologies in the mastering and distribution
of musical products
3.1 Select and justify appropriate textures and instrumentation techniques used
to typify and produce selected genres
3.2 Select and justify external processing and editing techniques used to typify
and produce selected genres
3.3 Assess the approaches needed to produce a recording to a chosen
production style
3.4 Produce a recording to a chosen production style
4.1 Develop and justify a personal ‘toolbox’ of accepted music production
techniques
4.2 Apply recording techniques and skills in order to produce a genre-specific
musical product
4.3 Apply mixing techniques and skills in order to complete the musical product

Merit Distinction

Grade Descriptor Achieved (tick) Grade Descriptor Achieved (tick)

M1 D1
Identify and apply Use critical reflection to
strategies to find evaluate own work and
appropriate solutions justify valid conclusions
M2 D2
Select / design and apply Take responsibility for
appropriate methods and managing and organizing
techniques activities
M3 D3
Present and Demonstrate convergent
communicate appropriate / lateral / creative thinking
findings

Qualification: BTEC HND in MUSIC 2017/18

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Formative Feedback: Assessor to Student

Action Plan

Summative feedback

Feedback: Student to Assessor

Assessor Signature Date

Student Signature Date

Qualification: BTEC HND in MUSIC 2017/18