Music
Practical Musicianship
Module code: W1000
Level 4
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Workshop, Lecture, Seminar
Assessment modes: Coursework
This module introduces and develops fundamental skills needed by musicians, composers, and producers working today. You’ll work on improving your musicianship so you can:
- collaborate with other musicians/producers/engineers effectively
- communicate and execute your creative ideas
- produce work using contemporary music technology
- evaluate, reflect on and improve your practice.
We explore key ideas, tools and techniques through practical workshops, supported by lectures, practical assignments and reading. This includes:
- playing and improvising with others
- understanding musical harmony and rhythm
- listening and ear training
- MIDI programming and DAW arrangement
- audio recording
- beatmaking
- collaborative production techniques
- writing, evaluating and developing a reflective practice.
Module learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of musical harmony and rhythm through creative practice
- Use core music production techniques within a DAW including MIDI programming, audio recording and processing
- Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and reflect on the creative work of yourself and others