1. UFCEXR-20-1Multimedia Sound Production An Introduction to the Module

2. UFCEXR-20-1Multimedia Sound Production Agenda Themes Overview of Content Essential Reading Software Assessment

3. UFCEXR-20-1Multimedia Sound Production Module Themes The module will include a combination of the following themes: Hardware associated with sound production Software applications used in sound production Connectivity aspects of using hardware and software devices Elementary music theory and compositional techniques Copyright aspects and digital rights management

4. UFCEXR-20-1Multimedia Sound Production Module Content Music technology systems: sound creation via MIDI, samples, software instruments, principles of audio sampling and related limitations Elementary music theory: Notation, simple note recognition base and treble clef, key signatures, basic chord structures, patterns and shapes, arpeggios, timing. Device Connectivity: Stereo, 5.1 surround sound, audio connector types e.g. phono, jack, XLR, using adaptors for various applications. Typical setup and layout of studio devices, mixers, workstation and associated audio interfaces, external midi modules, live instruments, microphones, connectivity and signal path

5. UFCEXR-20-1Multimedia Sound Production Module Content Compositional Techniques: freeplay, score-based editing, matrix editing, arrangement, principles of compression and mixing, exporting an arrangement of tracks into a stereo sequence. Audio recording for speech and voiceover, microphone types, voice processing techniques and related software technologies Deployment considerations, quality v file size, optimization, copyright (mechanical, performing, publishing), copyright organizations and related administrative procedures. Digital Rights Management

6. UFCEXR-20-1Multimedia Sound Production Module Software The module will feature the following music software applications: Logic Studio (sophisticated software sequencer and audio editor with support for recording external devices - main application for this module) Reason (sample-based orchestral suite) Sibelius (sophisticated score-based editing facilities) Audacity ( cross-platform audio editor)

7. UFCEXR-20-1Multimedia Sound Production Essential Reading The essential reading for this module consists of the following Details are available from the module homepage

8. UFCEXR-20-1Multimedia Sound Production Module Assessment Your assessment for this module consist of the following components: First multi-part assignment with supporting documentation Second assignment with supporting documentation Exam (multi-choice) (120 minutes duration) Assignment weightings First ( term one) (25%) Second ( term two) (50%) Exam (25%)