FM2SPMC15 Studio Practice & Media Composition
FM2SPMC15 Studio Practice & Media Composition
- Course description
- Course CodeFM2SPMC15
- Level of Study5.2
- Program of StudySound and Music Production 2 Composition
- Credits15
- Study Plan CoordinatorAudun Ofstad Borrmann
Establishes basic multi-room studio literacy through sessions with Sound Engineering students and selected first-year recordings, with Pro Tools used primarily for capture and handoff. Introduces the composing toolkit through ear training and core harmony, including intervals, the circle of fifths, four-note chords with inversions, and modal practice, applied in short analysis tasks. Then the emphasis is media composition: brief-driven, laptop-based writing with attention to musical intent, genre awareness, efficient DAW routines, and deliveries that meet specification for media projects.
The candidate...
- Has Introductory knowledge on working in a multi-room studio
- Has Introductory knowledge on Infrastructure and signal flow in a multi-room studio
- Has Introductory knowledge on troubleshooting, routines and light maintenance of technical equipment in the studio
- Has Introductory knowledge of multi-musician recording, and the performers needs in larger studio recordings
- Has Introductory knowledge of acoustics
- Has introductory knowledge of Pro Tools
- Has knowledge of Intervals, circle of fifths, four note chords and inversions
- Has basic knowledge In Songwriting
- Can apply knowledge to make making quantities music for a media product, such as episodes of a TV-series.
- masters relevant software, techniques and styles for a media music production
- can study a situation and identify subject-related issues and what measures to implement
The candidate...
- can apply knowledge to use equipment and software in a multi-room recording studio
- can use studio equipment and software to handle a simple multi-musician live recording in a professional recording studio
- can apply knowledge to handle a live recording in a music production software
- can find information and material relevant to solving a daily technical issue in a recording studio
- can apply vocational knowledge of modality and church modes
- can apply knowledge of limitation based song writing
The candidate...
- can carry out a live recording in a professional multiroom recording studio
- can collaborate professionally with musicians and other stakeholders in a live studio setting
- Can work independently in a professional multiroom studio
- Can carry out functional analysis, harmonization
- Can carry out Song analysis
- Can plan and carry out individual, laptop based composition of music for media
In this course, the following teaching and learning methods can be applied, but are not limited to:
- Lecture: Educator-led presentations or activities providing knowledge, skills, or general competencies in the subject area.
- Group work: Collaborative activities where students work together to solve problems or complete tasks.
- Tutoring: One-on-one or small group sessions with an instructor for personalized guidance and support.
- Student presentations: Opportunities for students to demonstrate their understanding of course material by presenting to peers.
- Online lessons: Digital content delivered via an online learning platform.
- Guidance: Individualized advice and direction from instructors to support students in their learning journey.
- Workshops: Practical sessions focused on hands-on application of theoretical concepts or skills.
- Self-study: Independent study where students engage with course material on their own without any teacher support.
| Form of assessment | Grading scale | Grouping | Duration of assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
Course Assignment | Grade A-F |