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ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

TEACHING/PRACTICE PERIOD; 7TH JANUARY – 30TH JANUARY

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

TEACHING/PRACTICE PERIOD; 7TH JANUARY – 30TH JANUARY

ASSESSMENT PERIOD; 2ND FEBRUARY - 20TH FEBRUARY

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

TEACHING/PRACTICE PERIOD; 7TH JANUARY – 30TH JANUARY

ASSESSMENT PERIOD; 2ND FEBRUARY - 20TH FEBRUARY

UNITS; UNIT 9; DELIVERING A MUSIC PRODUCT

ASSIGNMENT OVERVIEW

TEACHING/PRACTICE PERIOD; 7TH JANUARY – 30TH JANUARY

ASSESSMENT PERIOD; 2ND FEBRUARY - 20TH FEBRUARY

UNITS; UNIT 9; DELIVERING A MUSIC PRODUCT

UNIIT 25; MUSIC PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES

SKILLS

SKILLS

WHAT SKILLS DO I NEED TO LEARN IN THE TEACHING/PRACTICE PERIOD IN ORDER TO BE READY FOR THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD?

Unit 9 Music Project  1. Know how to plan and set up recording sessions that encompass a variety of

techniques2. Be able to undertake a range of roles in the recording and production of

contrasting multi-track material 3. Be able to complete effective stereo mixes of the multi track recordings4. Be able to edit and master the material

Unit 9 Music Project  1. Know how to plan and set up recording sessions that encompass a variety of

techniques2. Be able to undertake a range of roles in the recording and production of

contrasting multi-track material 3. Be able to complete effective stereo mixes of the multi track recordings4. Be able to edit and master the material

Unit 25 Music Production Techniques 5. Understand manufacturers’ specifications for a range of audio recording

equipment6. Be able to set up the equipment for a recording session7. Be able to capture audio sources using multi-track recording techniques8. Be able to mix multi-track recordings

SESSIONS

SESSIONS

DURING THE NEXT THREE WEEKS (PRIOR TO THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD) YOU WILL UNDERTAKE 7 TEACHING SESSIONS COVERING;

SESSIONS

DURING THE NEXT THREE WEEKS (PRIOR TO THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD) YOU WILL UNDERTAKE 7 TEACHING SESSIONS COVERING;

1 - Multichannel recording. Studio setup, multi i/o soundcard, preamps, talkback, monitors, “DI” recording.

SESSIONS

DURING THE NEXT THREE WEEKS (PRIOR TO THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD) YOU WILL UNDERTAKE 7 TEACHING SESSIONS COVERING;

1 - Multichannel recording. Studio setup, multi i/o soundcard, preamps, talkback, monitors, “DI” recording.

2 - Microphones - Dynamic vs Condensors, frequency responses, phantom power. Large vs small diaphragm mics, proximity effect. Live room, stage box, vocal booth.

SESSIONS

DURING THE NEXT THREE WEEKS (PRIOR TO THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD) YOU WILL UNDERTAKE 7 TEACHING SESSIONS COVERING;

1 - Multichannel recording. Studio setup, multi i/o soundcard, preamps, talkback, monitors, “DI” recording.

2 - Microphones - Dynamic vs Condensors, frequency responses, phantom power. Large vs small diaphragm mics, proximity effect. Live room, stage box, vocal booth.

3. - Recording Drums pt1 - selecting appropriate mics, mic placement, routing multiple mics

SESSIONS

DURING THE NEXT THREE WEEKS (PRIOR TO THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD) YOU WILL UNDERTAKE 7 TEACHING SESSIONS COVERING;

4. - Recording Drum pt 2 - independent practice

SESSIONS

DURING THE NEXT THREE WEEKS (PRIOR TO THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD) YOU WILL UNDERTAKE 7 TEACHING SESSIONS COVERING;

4. - Recording Drum pt 2 - independent practice

5. - Recording instruments & vocals - independent practice, “DI” recording guitar, bass, vocals

SESSIONS

DURING THE NEXT THREE WEEKS (PRIOR TO THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD) YOU WILL UNDERTAKE 7 TEACHING SESSIONS COVERING;

4. - Recording Drum pt 2 - independent practice

5. - Recording instruments & vocals - independent practice, “DI” recording guitar, bass, vocals

6. - Basic Mixing Techniques - eq, compression, delay, reverb, panning, automation

SESSIONS

DURING THE NEXT THREE WEEKS (PRIOR TO THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD) YOU WILL UNDERTAKE 7 TEACHING SESSIONS COVERING;

4. - Recording Drum pt 2 - independent practice

5. - Recording instruments & vocals - independent practice, “DI” recording guitar, bass, vocals

6. - Basic Mixing Techniques - eq, compression, delay, reverb, panning, automation

7. - Assignment brief - assessment period, tasks, evidence, deadlines.

THESE 7 SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN STUDIO 1.

THESE 7 SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN STUDIO 1.

IN PROJECT STUDIO SESSIONS (STUDIO A, STUDIO B, IMAC STUDIO), YOU WILL UNDERTAKE RELATED TASKS IN ORDER TO PREPARE YOU FOR THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD

THESE 7 SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN STUDIO 1.

IN PROJECT STUDIO SESSIONS (STUDIO A, STUDIO B, IMAC STUDIO), YOU WILL UNDERTAKE RELATED TASKS IN ORDER TO PREPARE YOU FOR THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD

TASK 1; PREPARE 2 SELF COMPOSED PIECES, TO WHICH YOU WILL ADD MULTI-CHANNEL DRUMS, GUITAR, BASS IN STUDIO 1 SESSIONS

THESE 7 SESSIONS WILL TAKE PLACE IN STUDIO 1.

IN PROJECT STUDIO SESSIONS (STUDIO A, STUDIO B, IMAC STUDIO), YOU WILL UNDERTAKE RELATED TASKS IN ORDER TO PREPARE YOU FOR THE ASSESSMENT PERIOD

TASK 1; PREPARE 2 SELF COMPOSED PIECES, TO WHICH YOU WILL ADD MULTI-CHANNEL DRUMS, GUITAR, BASS IN STUDIO 1 SESSIONS

TASK 2; YOU WILL MIX A PROVIDED MULTICHANNEL RECORDING, SETTING APPROPRIATE LEVELS, PANNING, UTILISING PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES (EQ, REVERB, DELAY ETC)

GROUPS

Group A

Jess ABRAMS

Megan JAMES

Ellie LEVERETT

Charlotte RICHARDS

Group B

Alex APPLETON

Montel BARTLETT

Ned FLAHERTY

Matt TRACEY

Group C

Dominic BEVIS

Jack GRIMWOOD

Tom JACKSON

Joe PEARCE

Group D

Fraser CROSSINGHAM

Dominic PARKER

Lucas MCLAREN-MARTINS

Group E

Jack DANN

Harry HEWITT

Josh MILES

Ollie THOMSON

Group F

Ross MARCHANT

Daisy WAKEFIELD

Harrison YOUNG

STUDIO SCHEDULES..

STUDIO SCHEDULES..

IT IS VITAL YOU MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR SCHEDULE.

STUDIO SCHEDULES..

IT IS VITAL YOU MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR SCHEDULE.

SCHEDULES FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK ARE POSTED ON FRIDAY.

STUDIO SCHEDULES..

IT IS VITAL YOU MAKE SURE YOU KNOW YOUR SCHEDULE.

SCHEDULES FOR THE FOLLOWING WEEK ARE POSTED ON FRIDAY.

I WILL ALSO POST THIS POWERPOINT.