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MUT-20014 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

For academic year: 2023/24 Last Updated: 13 February 2024

MUT-20014 - Digital Sampling
Coordinator: Manuella Blackburn Room: CKF07 Tel: +44 1782 7 33298
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Level: Level 5
Credits: 15
Study Hours: 150
School Office: 01782 733147

Programme/Approved Electives for 2023/24

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

No

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

All technical content / skills required will be covered in the lectures and workshops however students should have a basic level of previous experience with music production software (DAWs) and/or basic musical experience. If you are unsure whether you have the required background / skills for this module please contact the module convener.

Barred Combinations

N/A

Description for 2023/24

Are you curious about sampling in music and music production? Do you want to learn the practical skills to use sampling techniques effectively in your own music? Are you curious about the history and legacy of sampling? Do you know what you can and cannot sample in your own music making? This module opens up discussions on sample use and creative applications. You will learn and interact with software that encourages creativity with sound sampling, learning practical techniques and creating new music. You will consider the history, legacy and context of sampling, sampling technology and sampling techniques. You will assess a wide range of music genres, sampling types and discover landmark cases of legal rulings regarding music sampling that have shaped the way we work with samples.

Aims
To better understand the notion of digital sampling.
To establish a foundation for practical and theoretical implementation of digital sampling techniques for future exploration at Level 6.
To provide an introduction to the legal entities surrounding copyright law in relation to digital sampling for guidance and reference in future practical work.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate a thorough understanding of digital sampling practices currently in use: 1
Identify and/or implement a variety of sampling tools, techniques and types within creative and theoretical situations: 1
Demonstrate an understanding of copyright law in relation to sampling practices, current case studies and repertoire situations involving case law: 1
1
Reflect critically upon repertoire involving sampling within contemporary times:

Study hours

24 hours of contact time, to include:
4 two-hour lectures
8 two-hours workshops
Independent study, 126 of private study and project work:
38 hours of preparation for workshops and tutorials
88 hours of preparation for the summative assessment

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment

1: Creative Brief weighted 100%
Production project employing a range of digital sampling techniques and processes accompanied by a report
A produced track, 3 minutes in length minimum, employing a range of digital sampling techniques and processes covered in the module¿s workshops and lectures. The track should demonstrate creativity and technical skill when integrating sampled material into composition and production work. In addition to the track, students will need to complete an accompanying report. Accompanying report (1500 words). This should explain your track (and production process) including techniques, approaches, transformations, technicalities and aesthetic concerns arising from the process and demonstrate critical consideration of the wider field in relation their chosen approaches (such as reference tracks, artist influences, legalities, technical references etc).

Please note that for the 2022/23 Academic Year programmes may be adapted to operate in accordance with a flexible, digital approach. This means that there may be some changes made to how modules are delivered and assessed. The latest information will be provided to you by your School in module handbooks. We endeavour to give you as much notice as possible of any changes and details about the circumstance in which changes are made to programmes can be found in the Student Agreement, available at: https://www.keele.ac.uk/student-terms-and-conditions/

Last Updated: 13 February 2024