MUS-20078 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

no

Barred Combinations

none

Description for 2024/25

Do you want to acquire skills to work as a live sound engineer in the entertainment industry? In this module, you will learn the practical skills, theory, and working practices required to work professionally as a live sound engineer. Taught with an emphasis on practical workshop activities, you will get the hands-on experience to set up PA systems, effectively set up microphones for live sound and best practices of live sound mixing using industry-standard equipment.

To give students an opportunity to develop concepts, skills and contextual awareness of Live Sound.
To introduce students to live sound music practice and techniques in industry-relevant situations.
To establish an understanding of live sound in a variety of music genres using up-to-date technologies.
To articulate the technical and aesthetic impact of new technology in the practice of live performance.
To acquire an understanding and appreciate the creative potential of the current techniques in various contexts and venues

Intended Learning Outcomes

show awareness of live sound contexts, concepts, frameworks, and issues: 1
detail and explain key live sound equipment, its setup, operation and interconnection: 1,2
apply specific live sound practices using modern industry-standard equipment in sound check and front-of-house mix: 2

Study hours

24 hours of contact time, to include:
8 hours lectures
6 hours seminars, demonstrations
6 hours workshops
4 hours small group tutorials
Individual study:
26 hours of preparation for workshops, group work and tutorials
10 hours of preparation for the summative assessments to include:
16 hours of reflection, revision and consolidation of lecture, workshop and individual supervision content, research through bibliographical and computer mediated sources through individual or group study work
10 hours of listening (recommended works from the repertoire), reflection and revision of aesthetic and technical aspects based on lecture content, bibliographical and computer mediated sources
10 hours of reading and reflection on literature covering the theory and aesthetics of record production and post-production.
50 hours to prepare for the two tasks.
4 hours to prepare and package the material for submission.

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment