Modern Music Production Methods (5 cr)

Objectives (course unit)

Modern Music Production Methods course introduces essential skills for desktop music production and songwriting.

The student is able to:
Use modern DAW tools for music production.
Collaborate within a co-writing team to compose and produce music.
Identify the roles of topliner, tracker and producer.
Prepare and set up the gear for the co-write session.
Knows how to use various supervisory methods in producing an artist.
Understand music production remotely.

Content (course unit)

The course introduces both theoretical and practical skills used in desktop music production and songwriting. How to collaborate effectively as a part of an international song writing team will be incorporated.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1-2) (course unit)

The student shows a basic understanding of basics of modern music production methods. The student knows how to interact in discussions related to the field on a basic level and how to give and receive feedback. The student participates in class, assigned work and reporting.

Assessment criteria, good (3-4) (course unit)

The student shows a good understanding of modern music production methods. The student demonstrates a good ability to interact in discussions related to the field and is good at giving and receiving feedback. The student works actively in class and assignments and delivers well-structured reports.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5) (course unit)

The student shows an exceptional understanding of modern music production methods. The student demonstrates an excellent ability to interact in discussions related to the field and is excellent at giving and receiving feedback. The student works actively in class and shows a strong commitment to assignments and reports.

Assessment scale

0-5