Module Details
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Title INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC
Code MUSI109
Coordinator Dr LM Carey
Music
Liam.Carey@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 4 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To introduce students to MIDI sequencing and to consolidate their technical knowledge and skills, bringing them to an intermediate level, through the use of Logic Pro software. To enable students to compose music to digital video clips. To enable students to compose electronic music in a given style. To introduce students to software synthesis parameters and signal processing using a digital audio workstation. To introduce students to optimal mixing and routing procedures in a DAW.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Proficiency to an intermediate level in the use of Logic Pro software for composing and editing MIDI sequenced music.

(LO2) The ability to transfer a sequenced composition to an audio CD or MP3 file.

(LO3) The ability to successfully compose music for digital video and render it to a Quicktime movie file.

(LO4) For students to be able be able to analyse a piece of popular electronic music in terms of structure, texture, instrumentation and technical resources.

(LO5) The ability to correctly use the mixing facilities in Logic Studio.

(LO6) Gain an enhanced understanding of software synthesis parameters.

(LO7) To gain proficiency in the Apple Mac software environment.

(S1) Gain proficiency in the Apple Mac software environment.

Syllabus
 

Understanding MIDI and sequencing. Using Logic Pro software. Aural analysis of musical styles, structure and resources. Working with digital video and Quicktime movies. Understanding the parameters of software instruments and effects. Optimal use of software mixers, signal processing and routing.

Teaching and Learning Strategies

Teaching Method 1 - Lecture
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Lectures, that include hands-on practice in the MAC suites, are used to introduce concepts related to DAWs and practical techniques for working with Logic Pro. Students will be introduced to analytical listening techniques to enable better understanding of commercial music genres and related production and composition techniques.

Teaching Method 2 - Workshop
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Yes
Notes: Workshops enable students to practice the methods and techniques covered in lectures, with the benefit of assistance and demonstrations from a lecturer or teaching assistant.

Teaching Method 3 - Other
Description:
Attendance Recorded: Not yet decided
Notes: Technical support sessions are held each day. These offer students to opportunity to work on coursework assignments, outside of lecturers and workshops, with the benefit of technical support from the School of Music Technician.

Teaching Schedule
  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours 12

         12

12

 36
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 114
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment
EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
             
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)		 % of
final
mark		 Resit/resubmission
opportunity		 Penalty for late
submission		 Notes
Assessment 1 There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 2  0    60       
Assessment 2 There is a resit opportunity. Assessment Schedule (When): Semester 2  0    40       

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