Introduction to Studio Work (5 ECTS)

Learning outcomes

The student learns the basics of operating the studio equipment required by music productions. The student knows the fundamentals and terminology of hearing, sound and acoustics, the operating principles of electronic music devices and instruments, and is capable of searching for information regarding these. The student is acquainted with basic studio equipment and signal routing and knows how to use them appropriately in practical applications.

The student is capable of working in a small group as a musician, sound engineer or producer and knows how to utilize their skills in a recording situation. The student understands the different roles in groups, group processes, the principles of leadership and knows the basics of successful group work.

Content

Studio work, basic skills and knowledge of music technology. Preparation, organisation and completion of a recording session. Group and self-evaluation.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites.

Teaching methods

Ryhmäohjaus ?
Aktivoiva luento
?Harjoitustehtävät ?
Lähiopetus ?
Projektioppiminen

Location and time

Alustavasti Projektistudion pajakurssi (viikolla 2) 11.-13.1. klo 9-17
?Viikottainen opetus keskiviikkoisin 9-12.15 Projektistudiossa ja iMac-luokassa 20.1. alkaen
?Projektiviikolla Studioprojekti (viikko 11) ma-pe joka päivä klo 9-20

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. 1992. Audiokirja. Helsinki: Edita. Saatavilla http://ari.lepoluo.to/audiokirja/ ?
Huber, David Miles & Runstein, Robert. 2013. Modern recording techniques. Focal press.
?Winer, Ethan. 2012 tai uudempi. The Audio Expert. Focal Press.

Exam dates and retake possibilities

Verkkotentti Helmikuussa 2019

Student workload

Pajakurssi ?
Viikottainen opetus ?
Studioprojekti ?
Verkkotentti ?
Omaehtoinen työskentely

Content scheduling

Alustavasti Projektistudion pajakurssi (viikolla 2) 11.-13.1. klo 9-17
?Viikottainen opetus keskiviikkoisin 9-12.15 Projektistudiossa ja iMac-luokassa 20.1. alkaen
?Projektiviikolla Studioprojekti (viikko 11) ma-pe joka päivä klo 9-20

Assessment methods and criteria

Jatkuva arviointi ?
Osallistuminen opetukseen
?Oppimistehtävät
?Studiotyöskentely
Verkkotentti

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

- The student can operate in a recording studio environment in collaboration with a group.
- The student knows the basic principles and workflows of recording and mixing.
- The student can use a digital audio workstation in a recording studio environment.
- The student can use the terminology of music technology.
- The student can troubleshoot and resolve common problems in a recording studio environment.
- The student can complete and submit the set exercises and assignments according to schedule.