Analysis and Reproduction of Musical Works (10 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student acquaints themselves with works of songwriters and composers of different eras and styles. The student understands how music and its elements are perceived and is able to analyze the musical content of the works and place them into historical and stylistic context. The student becomes familiar with the recording, mixing and production techniques of different eras by performing production exercises using reverse engineering techniques.

Content

According to the learning outcomes.

Prerequisites

Completion of the Music Writing, Markets and Future Trends and Planning and Managing Studio Projects courses or equivalent skills and knowledge.

Teaching methods

Small group tutorial
Interactive lecture
Seminar Work
Assignments
Studio Work

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, 9 September, 2022 at 9:00. Last day of tuition is Friday, 9 December.
Plus common seminar for all on Wednesdays at 13.00-14.30, room AS522 / Klubi / studio.
Teachers: Jere Laukkanen, Julius Mauranen and part-time instructors.

Learning materials and recommended literature

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.

Alternative completion methods of implementation

To be agreed individually with the teacher.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

No exam. The required competences are primarily demonstrated with learning assignments, secondarily in a manner agreed 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, 9 September, 2022 at 9:00. Last day of tuition is Friday, 9 December.
Plus common seminar for all on Wednesdays at 13.00-14.30, room AS522 / Klubi / studio.
Teachers: Jere Laukkanen, Julius Mauranen and part-time instructors.

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 for students

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, 9 September, 2022 at 9:00. Last day of tuition is Friday, 9 December.
Plus common seminar for all on Wednesdays at 13.00-14.30, room AS522 / Klubi / studio.
Teachers: Jere Laukkanen, Julius Mauranen and part-time instructors.

Assessment methods and criteria

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

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- Attending tuition
- Completing and submitting the given exercises and assignments according to the agreed schedule
- Planning and implementation of two production exercises and presenting them in the joint seminar of Music Writing and Production.