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Introduction to Studio Work (5 ECTS)

Code: KX00DK79-3002

General information


Enrollment
02.12.2019 - 16.12.2019
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
01.01.2020 - 31.07.2020
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 ECTS
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Teaching languages
Finnish
Degree programmes
Music
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Learning outcomes

The student becomes familiar with the operating principles of music production and studio equipment, and their practical applications on an elementary level. The student understands the fundamentals of hearing, sound and acoustics, and the operating principles of electronic music devices and instruments. The student becomes acquainted with basic studio equipment and signal routing and learns to use them in practical applications.

Content

According to the learning outcomes.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Assignments
Contact teaching
Project learning

Learning materials and recommended literature

Laaksonen, Jukka. 2013. Äänityön kivijalka. Helsinki: Idemco Oy.
Suntola, Silja. 2006. Luova studiotyö. Helsinki: Idemco Oy.
Blomberg, Esa & Lepoluoto, Ari. Audiokirja. Helsinki: Edita. Available http://ari.lepoluo.to/audiokirja/
Huber, David Miles & Runstein, Robert. 2013. Modern recording techniques. Focal press.
Winer, Ethan. 2012 or newer. The Audio Expert. Focal Press.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Online exam February 2019

International connections

No international relations

Student workload

Studio course
Weekly sessions
Studio project
Online exam
Independent work

Content scheduling

Studio course (week 2) 8.-10.1. 9.00-17.00
Weekly lessons 9-12.15 Project studio and iMac class until 22.4.
Studio project during project week (viikko 11) mon-fri every day 9-20

Further information for students

Studio course (week 2) 8.-10.1. 9.00-17.00
Weekly lessons 9-12.15 Project studio and iMac class until 22.4.
Studio project during project week (viikko 11) mon-fri every day 9-20

Assessment methods and criteria

Continuous assessment
Attendance
Learning assignment
Studio work
Online exam
(total 100%)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Attending tuition
- Completing and submitting the given exercises and assignments according to the agreed schedule
- Passing a written exam
- Participating in recording and mixing of at least two music tracks in a small group setting in the Metropolia sound studios.

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