This module will address the musical and technological aspects of writing and producing popular songs and other related compositions and will include focus on song forms and structures as well as lyric writing. Musical examples will be analysed in class from a variety of genres and historical periods. The module will address the working practices of professional songwriters and composers across a variety of disciplines and media. Students will apply their learning by producing a body of work in the form of a show reel, which will demonstrate a range of original material as well as a written analysis of the writing and production process.
Topics in this module are closely linked to Advanced Theory & Arrangement module content. For the song-writing stream of students, this module will also serve as a broad foundation for the BA Year 4 Commercial Song-writing module.
Recording theory and technology including digital and analogue recording formats, microphone theory and technique
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DAW use including; recording, tracking, editing, mixing, remixing, and production
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Harmony and song structure, the principles of song-writing and their application
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Lyric writing and the roles of the composer and lyricist
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Composition and arrangement techniques
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Working with media; Film, TV, Radio
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Narrative & meaning; the use of music with image
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Writing for ensembles, arrangement and direction
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Working to a commercial brief
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This module will be delivered utilising a range of methods including; formal lectures with audio-visual support, small group work, tutor led seminars & practical workshops/demonstrations (Utilising a DAW resource room), student led seminars, studio work, e-learning through the BIMM VLE and Independent study & research. It is recommended to use an external hard drive rather than a USB key for your work.
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| Other Assessment(s) | 100 |