UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and Production

DEVELOPMENTS IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Part 1

Unit 1 - Principles of Music Performance and Production

Hand Out Date: 15th September 2020

Hand In Date: 16th October 2020

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Principles of Music Performance and Production

The Brief:

Begin to develop music technology skills by researching areas of popular

music and by applying the principles of basic sound recording.

Task 1 - Create recordings using Logic X.

The recordings must include at least one completed solo music recording,
and one group podcast recording. Groups will be given their own podcast
theme. Sub-sections of the group will work on specific topics within the
theme.

Task 2 – Present your work using a website template and evaluate the
process.

Evidence:

1. Audio recordings (one solo music recording no less than 2 min, and
one group podcast)

2. A completed website will cover all of the assessment criteria through

the following page headings:

Context: Reiterate the tasks, showing an understanding of what is required,

and suggest why you were asked to undertake them.

Research & Planning: Show links to all research for the podcast. Within your
group develop a plan with a timeline and set goals/targets.

Audio: Upload your individual music recording/s and the final group podcast.

Process: Give step-by-step accounts as to how software and other technical

aspects were used when you completed both your solo and group
recordings. Use photos/screen shots where appropriate.

Evaluation: Audio record a group evaluation of the process and upload it. If
you think not all areas of the process were covered, an additional written
evaluation of your own experience can be added.

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UNIT 1 – Assessment and Grading Information

Learning Outcomes - The student will:

1. Understand a range of activities in developing and producing a musical performance.
2. Understand the roles and relationships in a collaborative activity.

Assessment Criteria - The student can:

1.1 Critically compare and interpret activities used in performance and production.
1.2 Apply understanding of technical skills to support the delivery of a performance.
2.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of own and others roles in the production of a performance.

THE MATRIX
Assignments will cover some of the different pillars of the matrix. Unit 8 will cover all of them. Refer to these
when completing all assignments.

1. Context
What were the aims of each task? Why do you think you were asked to undertake them?

(An introduction to the project is required, where you must make it clear what is expected of you).

2. Research
What research did you undertake? How was this used?

(All your research, with referencing if applicable, should be presented. Each part of the research should have
clear indication as to how and where it was used, and how effective it was).

3. Problem Solving
What were the challenges? How did you use initiative to meet these challenges?

(This section should highlight how you explored the possibilities of solving new problems. Every time you ask
for assistance, look up how to do something, use trial and error until you get the correct result, or deal with
an unforeseen issue, you are ‘problem solving’).

4. Planning and Production

Why is planning and negotiation important for these sorts of tasks? What were the different stages
throughout the project?

(Each process will have different stages, and each stage will determine how you approach the next. Aside
from research, present how you prepared for each stage, how roles within your team were decided, and how
you managed your workload to deliver products of quality within a time-frame).

5. Practical Skills
What skills and knowledge did you demonstrate throughout the process?

(This could take the form of a ‘how-to’ guide. Use diagrams and easy to follow instructions on how you have
used particular software and other recording techniques).

6. Evaluation and reflection

How did evaluation allow you to progress throughout the process?

(Evaluations of projects are not only required at the end of a process. Continual analysis should take place in
order to inform each new phase. Ask ‘how can I achieve better results?’).

7. Presentation
Does your work competently communicate your ideas to its intended audience?

(High standards of presentation should be delivered. All of your evidence, including all presentations, audio
recordings etc, should not require further explanation. Through clear labelling it should be obvious the work is
your own and relates to a specific task).

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