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MD5302: Producing Music For Film, Television and Computer Games
Module Title | Producing Music For Film, Television and Computer Games |
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Module Code | MD5302 |
Module Tutor | Simon Turner |
School | Media |
CAT Points | 15 |
Level of Study | 5 |
Pre-requisites | None |
Co-requisites | None |
Restrictions | Available to Poular Music Students Only. |
Brief Description | This module aims to equip students for working as a music composer and/or producer in a media and film environment. Students will apply their skills and knowledge in the creation of original compositions and sound design within a given media. |
Indicative Syllabus | Students compose and produce sound design for a primarily visual medium (e.g. multi-media, internet, CD ROM, TV Programme, film, DVD menu etc.) Particular emphasis will be placed on correct formatting of the pieces, and students will need to research and correctly apply composition, instrumentation and production procedures and mastering techniques for the different requirements of the media forms. The theory component of this module will examine the work of significant composers and sound designers with reference to how their scoring techniques contribute to the narrative context of film and media and how the spectator/auditor emotionally responds to them |
Learning Outcomes | A student passing this module should be able to.
Professionally attend studio sessions where specific technical skills are taught. |
Learning and Teaching Activities | Scheduled Contact Hours: 24 Independent Learning Hours: 126 |
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide) | 001: 60% Coursework: Individual, other: Sound Design and Composition 002: 40% Coursework: Individual, standard written: 1500 Words. |
Special Assessment Requirements | |
Indicative Resources | The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide. |