STUDYPLAN for 60 sp ONE-YEAR SPECIALISATION MUSIC PRODUCTION AND RECORDING [MPR] Stavanger, April 2008 Revidert: vår 2011 vår 2012 vår 2013
Graduate Studies in Music Production and Recording (MPR), 60 sp - IMD 1. Study Program: Music Production and Recording, 60 ECTS sp, (rev.a/2011) 4.1 Degree/Certificate Graduate certificate in music production and recording 4.2 Program name Graduate studies in music production and recording (MPR) 4.3 ECTS points/ program length Norwegian: Videreutdanning i musikkproduksjon/opptaksteknikk 60 ECTS points, one-year/two-semester. (A two-year/foursemester masters of 120 ECTS is also possible. Students interested in the masters option must apply for the masters program and meet the admission requirements.) 4.4 Intended participants This international program is intended for mature students wishing to further develop their music production and recording skills. The program is open to students with various backgrounds and experiences in music, sound, multimedia, and other fields. The program is limited to 10 students per year. The program welcomes applications from visiting and exchange students from other universities, as well as those looking for an alternative to a professional music recording internship. 4.5 Program objectives The program develops and enhances a student s competency to produce and record music performance in both concert and studio environments, and focusing on recording acoustic events. Graduates are qualified to work professionally in the field of music production and recording. 4.6 Entrance requirements Applicants require a minimum of a bachelor s degree in music, audio engineering, or other relevant field. Post-masters students are welcomed to apply. Applicants with practical education and experience equivalent to a bachelor s degree may be admitted after individual evaluation. In addition to the formal entrance requirements, students must document their music and sound experience. Functional English language skills are required. 4.7 Language of instruction English/Norwegian 4.8 Instruction and facilities The program consists of four main subjects: Current Topics in Music Production and Recording I (15 sp), Current Topics in Music Production and Recording II (15 sp), Music Production and Recording Practice I (15 sp), and Music Production and Recording Practice II (15 sp). Comments: The program is organized with individual advising, small group instruction, classroom lectures, study tours, practical exercises, and independent study. Lectures are given in English with Norwegian used for individual instruction as needed. Instruction is given throughout the school year with the first semester focusing on studio orientation/operations and the second semester concentrating on practical applications and projects. All music production and recording students will have generous amounts of time using the department s studios, performance spaces, and recording equipment. Students are required to record department-sponsored concerts and participate in other recordings and productions. Students must function responsibly and professionally in all recording situations. Project opportunities are in cooperation with many local organizations including the Stavanger Symphonic Orchestra, the NuMusic Festival, the Siddis Brass Festival, the Mai-Jazz International Jazz Festival, the Stavanger International Music Festival, the Shell Music Prize, and others. Work-study and research opportunities are often available locally, including at the Norwegian Sound Archive at the University of Stavanger s Bjergsted campus. 4.9 Program requirements Music production and recording is a fulltime program, and active participation is required from all students. Due to the program s
practical orientation, students are required to attend all lectures, workshops, and master classes. Students are required to participate in group and individual music production and recording activities to fulfil their final portfolio. Students are expected to work independently and document their practical work on a regular basis. Students are encouraged to participate in annual study tours to professional conferences, such as the Audio Engineering Society s Conventions in Europe and North America. Students are responsible for their own travel and conference expenses. Travel grants are sometimes available from SPARS, AES, and other professional societies. 4.10 Evaluation Students work will be continually evaluated with grades for individual courses given at the end of each semester. 4.11 Home department/faculty Department of Music and Dance, Bjergsted, School of Humanities 4.12 Other information International students are encouraged to participate in optional conversational Norwegian courses offered by the University. 5.1 Subject MPR 501: Current Topics in Music Production and Recording I, 15 ECTS sp 5.2 Semester Fall 5.4 Admission requirements Participants must be registered in Music Production and Recording Studies (or be graduate students in Music Performance) 5.5 Prerequisites None 5.6 Course objectives This course allows students to investigate current developments in music and sound, including music recording and production techniques/technology, live sound, and the music recording industry. 5.7 Content This course covers various aspects of music production and recording, including historic, current, and emerging techniques and technologies. Discussions will focus on cutting edge developments. 5.8 Learning outcome Students completing Music Production and Recording Research will have gained specialized knowledge of a personally selected research topic, allowing them to apply their findings in their professional careers. 5.9 Methods Group lectures, master classes, and individual study 5.10 Subject requirements Students are required to attend lectures, participate in ongoing classroom discussions, and complete a research project in the subject. 5.11 Evaluation/Exam Students are required to present a research project in music and sound. 5.12 Grading A-F grading of final presentations. 5.13 Literature/pensum Individual pensums will be annually developed with each student 5.1 Course/Subject MPR 502: Current Topics in Music Production and Recording II, 15 ECTS sp 5.2 Semester Spring 5.4 Admission requirements Participants must be registered in Music Production and Recording Studies (or be graduate students in Music Performance) 5.5 Prerequisites MPR 501 5.6 Course objectives This course allows students to continue their investigation of current developments in music and sound building on the knowledge gained in MPR 501. 5.7 Content This course covers aspects of music production and recording,
building on the knowledge gained in MPR 501. 5.8 Learning outcome Students completing Music Production and Recording Research will have gained specialized knowledge of a personally selected research topic, allowing them to apply their findings in their professional careers. 5.9 Methods Group lectures, small group instruction, and individual guidance 5.10 Subject requirements Students are required to attend lectures, participate in ongoing classroom discussions, and complete a research project in the subject. 5.10 Evaluation/Exam Students are required to present a research project in music and sound. 5.11 Grading A-F grading of final presentations. 5.12 Literature/pensum Individual pensums will be annually developed with each student 5.1 Course/Subject MPR 541: Music Production and Recording Practice I, 15 ECTS sp 5.2 Semester Fall 5.4 Admission requirements Participants must be registered in Music Production and Recording Studies (or be graduate students in Music Performance) 5.5 Prerequisites None 5.6 Course objectives This course enhances music production and recordings skills and experience using practical projects and exercises. 5.7 Content In addition to their own projects, students will work with a wide variety of concert and studio recordings, including classical, jazz, and other styles of music. Students also participate in group projects, as well as other assigned recordings. 5.8 Learning outcome Students completing Music Production and Recording Practice will have gained a variety of practical experience and advanced knowledge of music production and recording, enabling them to enhance their professional careers. 5.9 Methods Guided and independent production and recording of concert and studio performances. 5.10 Subject requirements Students are required to actively practice their music production and recording techniques by working with self-selected and assigned projects. 5.11 Evaluation/Exam Students are required to deliver a portfolio of their completed recordings and project reports at the end of each semester. 5.12 Grading A-F grading of combined portfolios of recordings and project reports. 5.13 Literature/pensum Individual pensums will be annually developed with each student selecting materials relevant to their areas of interest and 5.1 Course/Subject MPR 542: Music Production and Recording Practice II, 15 ECTS sp 5.2 Semester Spring 5.4 Admission requirements Participants must be registered in Music Production and Recording Studies (or be graduate students in Music Performance) 5.5 Prerequisites MPR 541 5.6 Course objectives This course enhances music production and recordings skills and experience using practical projects and exercises. 5.7 Content As a continuation of MPR 541, students will work with a wide
variety of concert and studio recordings, including their own projects. Students will participate in group projects including assigned recordings. 5.8 Learning outcome Students completing Music Production and Recording Practice will have gained a variety of practical experience and advanced knowledge of music production and recording, enabling them to enhance their professional careers. 5.9 Methods Guided and independent production and recording of concert and studio performances. 5.10 Subject requirements Students are required to actively practice their music production and recording techniques by working with self-selected and assigned projects. 5.10 Evaluation/Exam Students are required to deliver a portfolio of their completed recordings and project reports at the end of each semester. 5.11 Grading A-F grading of combined portfolios of recordings and project reports. 5.12 Literature/pensum Individual pensums will be annually developed with each student Evaluation criteria for Music Production and Recording Studies MPR 501/502: Current Topics in Music Production and Recording I - Students are required to present a research project related to music and sound. In addition to a written paper, the project will be presented to the music production class. The project report must include references. MPR 541/542: Music Production and Recording Practice I/II- Students are required to deliver a portfolio of their recording productions complete with a detailed project report for each production. The portfolio should include a variety of both live concert and studio recordings and be a professional presentation of the student s work. In addition to the evaluation by the program director, students also will give and receive evaluations of their presentations from their fellow students. The Norwegian education system is based on the following criteria, and the entire grading scale is used without + s or s. Symbol Description General, qualitative description of valuation criteria A Excellent An excellent performance, clearly outstanding. The candidate demonstrates excellent judgement and a high degree of independent thinking. B Very good A very good performance. The candidate demonstrates sound judgement and a very good degree of independent thinking. C Good A good performance in most areas. The candidate demonstrates a reasonable degree of judgement and independent thinking in the most important areas. D Satisfactory A satisfactory performance, but with significant shortcomings. The candidate demonstrates a limited degree of judgement and independent thinking. E Sufficient A performance that meets the minimum criteria, but no more. The candidate demonstrates a very limited degree of judgement and independent thinking. F Fail A performance that does not meet the minimum academic criteria. The candidate demonstrates an absence of both judgement and independent thinking.