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Music Technology Course
Music Technology Course Overview
Course Content
- Module 1 Music Technology
- Module 2 Songwriting & technology
- Module 3 Live engineering
- Module 4 Art of Mixing
Duration
- 24 weeks full time
- 48 weeks part time
Module 1 - Introduction to the Studio Environment
She ffield College of Music has developed its Music Technology and Multimedia
courses in conjunction with the most renowned developers of music hardware
and software.
Our courses are designed to equip students with all the necessary knowledge
and skills required to succeed in today’s multimedia industries.
Module Content
- Recording facilities
- Computer con figuration / management
- Logic Audio / Cubase - sequencing software
- MIDI
- Sampling - beat construction
- Programming
- Grooves
- Sound creation
- Music Theory
- Audio - recording & editing
- FX
- Arrangement & mixing
Module 2 - Songwriting and Technology
Module 2 explores the traditional aspects of creating music, combining
modern recording and editing techniques with songwriting, technology
and music theory.
Module Content
- The history of songwriting
- Structure of music
- Harmony
- Melody
- Rhythms, grooves & energy
- Lyric writing
- Recording vocals
- Instrumentation
- Arrangement
- Melodyne software
- Inside the music industry
Module 3 - Live Engineering and Production Techniques
Module 3 develops the SCM students’ skills, knowledge and competences by
teaching the latest professional software and music production techniques
currently used in the music industry.
Internationally acclaimed guest speakers provide SCM students with
up-to-the-minute practical guidance on obtaining employment in the real
world of today’s music, internet & multimedia industries.
Module Content
- Understanding sound
- Multi sequencing
- Computer management
- Microphone techniques
- Recording drums
- Recording vocals
- Digital and analogue mixing desks
- Live recording & mixing
- The music industry
Module 4 - The Art Of Mixing
Module 4 covers the Art of Mixing studying the theory and skills involved in
producing a professional sound for your particular genre of music.
On completion of module 4 students have an understanding of both the
artistic and business sides of the music industry.
Module Content
- Mix preparation
- Stereo imaging
- Grouping and buses
- Balance & equalisation
- Outboard and internal dynamics
- Metering
- Dynamics – compression & gating
- Dimension and adding FX
- Advanced production techniques
- Sample recreation and the legal requirements
- Mastering in Logic
- Music distribution
- Music & the internet
- Professional development
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