MUS-20084 - 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

N/A

Description for 2024/25

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.

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: 1,2
implement a variety of sampling tools, techniques and types within creative and theoretical situations: 1,2
demonstrate an understanding of copyright law in relation to sampling practices, current case studies and repertoire situations involving case law: 2
reflect critically upon repertoire involving sampling within contemporary times: 2

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

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.

Description of Module Assessment