Planning and Managing Studio Projects (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student learns the entire process of music production and is able to plan and implement a production on a professional level. The student is able to specify the different stages of making a recording and the special characteristics of specific projects. The student is able to act as an artistic producer and implement a technically high-quality production. The student is able to adapt to the needs of the client. The student is able to complete assignments according to schedule.

Content

Project-based studio work and coaching meetings. Lectures and guest lectures. Artist development, the producer’s career development and operating in commercial environments.

Prerequisites

The student is able to define the role of a music producer in different productions. The student is able to describe the producer's tasks and related responsibilities and requirements. The student is able to specify the technical and artistic characteristics of music productions of different genres and eras. The student understands the historical development of music technology and production and is able to relate it to contemporary ways of working. The student is able to implement basic music productions.

The student is able to record, edit and process vocals on a digital audio workstation. The student is able to describe basic vocal physiology. The student is able to communicate constructively and positively with singers and musicians in recording situations. The student has the ability to direct, manage and record vocal tracks and provide the proper signal processing in productions.

Teaching methods

Lectures
Project work
Small group work
Pre assignment

Location and time

Project Work and Sessions

Project work:
Fridays from 9:00 to 12:15, and at other times as needed.
Joint Sessions for All Participants:

Friday, September 5th, 9:00–12:15 – Kick-off session, Control Room A

Friday, October 24th – Midway session, Control Room A

Friday, December 12th, 13:00–16:15 – Final session, Control Room A
NOTE THE TIME!

Small Group Meetings with the Supervisor (TBA):

Held in ASK10 — exact times will be scheduled individually:

Friday, September 26th, 9:00–16:15

Friday, October 10th, 9:00–16:15

Friday, November 7th, 9:00–16:15

Friday, November 21st, 9:00–16:15

Riku Mattila’s "Commercial Environments"

(For artists; TekTuo students have already attended!)
Held in ASK12 — exact times will be scheduled individually:

Wednesday, October 1st, 14:45–17:00 – Commercial Environments 1

Wednesday, October 8th, 14:45–17:00 – Commercial Environments 2

Learning materials and recommended literature

x

Alternative completion methods of implementation

x

Internship and working life connections

The course includes visitors from the industry

Exam dates and retake possibilities

x

International connections

x

Student workload

Project Work and Sessions

Project work:
Fridays from 9:00 to 12:15, and at other times as needed.
Joint Sessions for All Participants:

Friday, September 5th, 9:00–12:15 – Kick-off session, Control Room A

Friday, October 24th – Midway session, Control Room A

Friday, December 12th, 13:00–16:15 – Final session, Control Room A
NOTE THE TIME!

Small Group Meetings with the Supervisor (TBA):

Held in ASK10 — exact times will be scheduled individually:

Friday, September 26th, 9:00–16:15

Friday, October 10th, 9:00–16:15

Friday, November 7th, 9:00–16:15

Friday, November 21st, 9:00–16:15

Riku Mattila’s "Commercial Environments"

(For artists; TekTuo students have already attended!)
Held in ASK12 — exact times will be scheduled individually:

Wednesday, October 1st, 14:45–17:00 – Commercial Environments 1

Wednesday, October 8th, 14:45–17:00 – Commercial Environments 2

Content scheduling

Project Work and Sessions

Project work:
Fridays from 9:00 to 12:15, and at other times as needed.
Joint Sessions for All Participants:

Friday, September 5th, 9:00–12:15 – Kick-off session, Control Room A

Friday, October 24th – Midway session, Control Room A

Friday, December 12th, 13:00–16:15 – Final session, Control Room A
NOTE THE TIME!

Small Group Meetings with the Supervisor (TBA):

Held in ASK10 — exact times will be scheduled individually:

Friday, September 26th, 9:00–16:15

Friday, October 10th, 9:00–16:15

Friday, November 7th, 9:00–16:15

Friday, November 21st, 9:00–16:15

Riku Mattila’s "Commercial Environments"

(For artists; TekTuo students have already attended!)
Held in ASK12 — exact times will be scheduled individually:

Wednesday, October 1st, 14:45–17:00 – Commercial Environments 1

Wednesday, October 8th, 14:45–17:00 – Commercial Environments 2

Further information for students

x

Assessment methods and criteria

Pre assignment
Learning diary
Other learning assignments
Participation in the project
Carrying out the project as agreed
Participation in instruction and guidance sessions
Peer feedback

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student is able to plan and implement a production on a professional level. The student is able to specify the different stages of recording and the special characteristics of different projects. The student is able to act as an artistic producer and implement a production at a technically high standard. The student is able to adapt to meet the clients needs. The student is able to complete assignments according to schedule.