MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2017/18

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC (MUSIC TECHNOLOGY)

Assignment title/reference: T2.1 Studio Sessions
Unit: 52 Studio Recording and Engineering (4)
Assessor: Matt Power I.V: Andrew Pettitt
Date issued: 08/01/18
Formative assessment: 09/02/18 Submission date: 20/03/18

The Using a studio and being able to capture and then later edit a piece of music is a useful
project technique for all musicians. This project allows you to get hands on experience with the
brief equipment, understand the what’s and why’s of a typical studio, and know how best to plan
recording sessions for a range of projects.
Scenario A recording studio has asked you, one of its engineers to produce a range of media that
promotes their resources, the techniques employed by their staff, and the working methods
expected within their facilities.

Learning Outcomes

LO 1 Be able to rectify factors
affecting audio quality
LO 2 Understand and use
essential studio
equipment
LO 3 Be able to implement the
treatment of sound
creatively and correctively
LO 4 Be able to demonstrate
effective recording studio
session organisation
1.1 Analyse the causes of and solutions to distortion
1.2 Apply effective monitoring in different situations
1.3 Apply the use of different microphones for a range of applications
1.4 Demonstrate different line level recording techniques
2.1 Analyse and evaluate previous and current recording formats
2.2 Analyse and evaluate the development and use of different mixing
desks for recording
2.3 Demonstrate a variety of different functions of the mixing desk in a
recording studio
3.1 Demonstrate effective techniques for the use of both creative and
corrective compression within a range of recording scenarios
3.2 Apply effective techniques for the use of both creative and corrective
noise gating within a range of recording scenarios
3.3 Apply effective techniques for the use of both creative and corrective
equalisation within a range of recording scenarios
3.4 Demonstrate the use of different types of reverberation and delay-
based effects within a range of recording scenarios
4.1 Develop and define a structured pre-recording plan
4.2 Apply effective organisational skills in a range of recording sessions
4.3 Evaluate different pre-production and recording session organisation
planning strategies

Learner declaration

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

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Qualification: BTEC HNC 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
Complex problems with
more than one variable
have been explored.
A range of methods and
techniques have been
applied
Coherent, logical
development of
principles/concepts for the
intended audience
You must propose potential problems that may
occur in the studio, and devise creative ways in
which these can be rectified.
You must be able to demonstrate and explain the
mixing process, and highlight the importance of the
range of corrective and creative techniques you may
have employed.
You must create a user guide that will allow the
reader to employ the same studio techniques you
have. The guide must be well presented and include
technical information.

This assignment gives you the opportunity to

achieve the following DISTINCTION grades:

Grade Descriptor Indicative Contextualisation

D1
Use critical reflection to
evaluate own work and
justify valid conclusions
D2
Take responsibility for
managing and organising
activities
D3
Demonstrate convergent /
lateral / creative thinking
Characteristic/s
Self-criticism of approach
has taken place
Activities have been
managed
Innovation and creative
thought have been
applied
Throughout the process you should reflect upon
your approach and make changes where
appropriate. The guide should include a justification
of the methods you adopted.
Your sessions should be well planned and
documented. It could indicate how you have given
yourself enough time to complete the various tasks
undertaken. The studio session must be evidently
well managed.
The techniques employed could be experimental or
innovative in nature, but the results should be of
professional quality.

THIS PROJECT WILL REQUIRE ACCESS TO THE RECORDING STUDIO.

SESSION TIMES WILL BE STRICT AND YOU MUST ENSURE THAT IF YOU HAVE CLIENTS YOU ARE
FULLY PREPARED BEFORE THEY ARRIVE.

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2017/18

 MISKIN MUSIC - ASSIGNMENT BRIEF 2017/18

ASSIGNMENT BRIEF

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC (MUSIC TECHNOLOGY)

Assignment title/reference: T2.1 Studio Sessions
Unit: 52 Studio Recording and Engineering
Assessor: Matt Power I.V: Andrew Pettitt
Date issued: 08/01/18
Formative assessment: 09/02/18 Submission date: 26/03/18

The Using a studio and being able to capture and then later edit a piece of music is a useful
project technique for all musicians. This project allows you to get hands on experience with the
brief equipment, understand the whats and whys of a typical studio, and know how best to plan
recording sessions for a range of projects.
Scenario A recording studio has asked you, one of its engineers to produce a range of media that
promotes their resources, the techniques employed by their staff, and the working methods
expected within their facilities.

TASKS EVIDENCE
Task 1 Having had experience using the equipment you must create a video guide of the Video Tour
1.1, studio that: analyses the causes of distortion and offers solutions; shows effective of Studio
1.2, monitoring in action; explains how different applications demands different microphone Functions
1.3, techniques; and how line level recording can be undertaken. Demonstrate a variety of
1.4, 2.3
different functions of the mixing desk.
Task 2 Explain how recording methods have changed by analysing and evaluating previous Written
2,1, and current recording formats and the developments in mixing consoles. Guide
2.2,
Task 3 Demonstrate effective techniques for: compression; noise gates; EQ; and reverb. Apply Video of
3.1, appropriate techniques for a range of situations for each. using
3.2, applications
3.3, 3.4
Task 4 Produce session plans for each planned recording session. Utilise organisational skills Logbook of
4.1, to communicate with musicians and ensure smooth running of operations during session
4.2, recording sessions. Evaluate each recording session, and how effective the session plans and
4.3 plans were. evaluation

Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2017/18

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ASSIGNMENT SUMMARY AND FEEDBACK

BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) – MUSIC

Assignment title/reference: T1.2 MIDI Music
Unit: 12 Computer Music and Composition
Assessor: Matt Power I.V: Andrew Pettitt
Learner: Date Submitted:

Criteria The evidence shows you are able to: Achieved (tick)
1.1 Analyse the causes of and solutions to distortion

1.2 Apply effective monitoring in different situations

1.3 Apply the use of different microphones for a range of applications

1.4 Demonstrate different line level recording techniques

2.1 Analyse and evaluate previous and current recording formats

2.2 Analyse and evaluate the development and use of different mixing desks for
recording
2.3 Demonstrate a variety of different functions of the mixing desk in a recording
studio
3.1 Demonstrate effective techniques for the use of both creative and corrective
compression within a range of recording scenarios
3.2 Apply effective techniques for the use of both creative and corrective noise
gating within a range of recording scenarios
3.3 Apply effective techniques for the use of both creative and corrective
equalisation within a range of recording scenarios
3.4 Demonstrate the use of different types of reverberation and delay-based
effects within a range of recording scenarios
4.1 Develop and define a structured pre-recording plan

4.2 Apply effective organisational skills in a range of recording sessions

4.3 Evaluate different pre-production and recording session organisation

planning strategies

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 HNC in MUSIC 2017/18

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Qualification: BTEC HNC in MUSIC 2017/18