Analysis and Reproduction of Musical Works (10 cr)

Objective

The student is able to define and analyze musical works and music writers from different eras and styles. The student is able to differentiate how music and its elements are perceived and to analyze the musical content of the work as well as place it into a historical and stylistic context. The student knows how to search for professional and scholarly information from different sources, analyze it in a critical manner and apply it in their own work. The student is able to make an accurate transcription of a recording containing several different instruments and render it in notated score form. The student is capable of reproducing recording, mixing and production techniques from different eras using reverse engineering techniques.

Content

Lectures. Independent and collaborative studio work. Making accurate transcriptions. Analysis of music and musical works. Familiarity with professional and scholarly literature.

Location and time

Lectures and seminar work on Fridays at 9:00–12:15, rooom AS522. Reproduction and pastiche sessions in the studio according to a separate schedule (TBA). The schedule and the locations for the whole course period is to be confirmed in the beginning of the course.
The course begins on Friday, 5 September at 9:00. Last day of tuition is Friday, 12 December.
Plus common seminar for all on Wednesdays at 13.00–14.30, room Klubi AS112 / studio.
Teachers in charge: Jere Laukkanen, Julius Mauranen.

Materials

Cunningham, Mark: Good vibrations (Sanctuary)
Massey, Howard: Behind the Glass I & II
Emerick, Geoff: Here, there and everywhere
Scott, Ken: From Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust
Milner, Greg: Perfecting sound forever
The Wrecking Crew (DVD)
Standing in the shadows of Motown (DVD)
Muscle Shoals (DVD)
Aiello, R. & Sloboda, J. A. (eds.) 1994. Musical Perceptions. New York: Oxford University Press.
Zollo, Paul. 2003. Songwriters on Songwriting. Expanded 4th ed. Cambridge, USA: Da Capo Press.
Eerola, T., Louhivuori, J. & Moisala, P. (eds.) 2003. Johdatus musiikintutkimukseen. Vaasa: Suomen musiikkitieteellinen seura.
Aho, M. & Kärjä A-V. (ed.). 2007. Populaarimusiikin tutkimus. Tampere: Vastapaino.

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Seminar Work
Assignments
Studio Work

Exam schedules

No exam. The required competences are primarily demonstrated with learning assignments, secondarily in a manner agreed with the teacher.

Completion alternatives

To be agreed individually with the teacher.

Student workload

Lectures and seminar work on Fridays at 9:00–12:15, rooom AS522. Reproduction and pastiche sessions in the studio according to a separate schedule (TBA). The schedule and the locations for the whole course period is to be confirmed in the beginning of the course.
The course begins on Friday, 5 September at 9:00. Last day of tuition is Friday, 12 December.
Plus common seminar for all on Wednesdays at 13.00–14.30, room Klubi AS112 / studio.
Teachers in charge: Jere Laukkanen, Julius Mauranen.

Content scheduling

The course implementation uses a Moodle workspace where the learning materials are assembled. The dates of the contact lessons and the subject areas to be discussed are arranged as modules in the workspace.

Further information

Lectures and seminar work on Fridays at 9:00–12:15, rooom AS522. Reproduction and pastiche sessions in the studio according to a separate schedule (TBA). The schedule and the locations for the whole course period is to be confirmed in the beginning of the course.
The course begins on Friday, 5 September at 9:00. Last day of tuition is Friday, 12 December.
Plus common seminar for all on Wednesdays at 13.00–14.30, room Klubi AS112 / studio.
Teachers in charge: Jere Laukkanen, Julius Mauranen.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to define and analyze music of different eras and genres, their representative works and music writers. The student is able to specify how various parameters of music are organized and is able to analyze and place musical works in historical and stylistic context. The student is able to reproduce the recording, mixing and production methods of different eras using “reverse engineering”. The student is able to complete assignments according to schedule.

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Peer evaluation
Attendance
Learning assignments
(total 100%)

Qualifications

The student knows how to write music and lyrics independently and in teams both as given assignments and as self-initiated work. The student can operate in various genres of popular music in a professional and creative manner. The student knows how to listen to and explore their own and others' music and professional writings analytically and apply the acquired knowledge to their own music. The student perceives various musical trends, understands the workings of the music industry, and can apply the findings to their own artistic and professional activities as well as career planning.

The student masters studio music production as a whole and can plan and carry out a professional record production. The student is able to describe the various stages of making a recording and the special characteristics of different projects. The student is capable of acting as an artistic producer of a recording and can execute it with high technical standards. The student is able to make technically and artistically balanced mixes of different music styles and applications and is able to take advantage of the possibilities offered by computer-based studio technology.

Objective

The student is able to define and analyze musical works and music writers from different eras and styles. The student is able to differentiate how music and its elements are perceived and to analyze the musical content of the work as well as place it into a historical and stylistic context. The student knows how to search for professional and scholarly information from different sources, analyze it in a critical manner and apply it in their own work. The student is able to make an accurate transcription of a recording containing several different instruments and render it in notated score form. The student is capable of reproducing recording, mixing and production techniques from different eras using reverse engineering techniques.

Content

Lectures. Independent and collaborative studio work. Making accurate transcriptions. Analysis of music and musical works. Familiarity with professional and scholarly literature.

Qualifications

The student knows how to write music and lyrics independently and in teams both as given assignments and as self-initiated work. The student can operate in various genres of popular music in a professional and creative manner. The student knows how to listen to and explore their own and others' music and professional writings analytically and apply the acquired knowledge to their own music. The student perceives various musical trends, understands the workings of the music industry, and can apply the findings to their own artistic and professional activities as well as career planning.

The student masters studio music production as a whole and can plan and carry out a professional record production. The student is able to describe the various stages of making a recording and the special characteristics of different projects. The student is capable of acting as an artistic producer of a recording and can execute it with high technical standards. The student is able to make technically and artistically balanced mixes of different music styles and applications and is able to take advantage of the possibilities offered by computer-based studio technology.