Module Details

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Title Advanced Live Sound
Code MUSI316
Coordinator Mr JA Holmes
Music
John.Holmes@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 6 FHEQ Second Semester 15

Aims

To Introduce students to advanced live sound production techniques
To enable students to develop their critical thinking skills
To develop students’ ability to work as part of a group within the live sound environment
To develop students’ knowledge and understanding of live sound technologies and practices


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) An ability to operate a design a live sound system for a variety of scenarios

(LO2) An ability to use advanced features of current technologies to aid front of house and monitor mixing

(LO3) An ability to show understanding of system setup and component uses

(LO4) An ability to explain, justify and reflect on techniques and practices

(LO5) An ability to form a successful group working strategy with peers

(S1) Working in Groups

(S2) Organisational Skills

(S3) Communication Skills (oral, written and visual) – Following instructions/protocols/procedures

(S4) To develop critical thinking skills in a time critical environment


Syllabus

 

- Advanced system design including delay lines and crossover-based component systems
- Advanced system tuning
- Advanced mixing console operation skills
- Advanced monitoring techniques including In Ear monitoring solutions
- Radio microphone setup and operation
- Basic DMX Lighting understanding and operation
- House communication systems


Teaching and Learning Strategies

Students will receive a 60-minute lecture per week (weeks 1-12) and a 2-hour practical workshop in the Hub or the Tung Auditorium.
The lecture is to deliver theory content and address questions regarding implementation of relevant audio system practices. Guest lecturers from Industry will feature in the lecture strand.
Workshops will be the opportunity to get hands on practical experience and apply their theory to live examples of system design and use. Workshops will be led in the Hub or the Tung and will feature skills demonstrations from the module leader and guests.

Students will be enabled and encouraged to liaise with performance students to use the departments facilities out of teaching time to hone their craft and gain more practical experience.


Teaching Schedule

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

        24

114

150
Timetable (if known) 60 mins X 1 totaling 12
 
        120 mins X 1 totaling 24
 
 
Private Study 0
TOTAL HOURS 150

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Assignment 1 – Theory Assessment 90-minute Canvas Quiz    20       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Students will be required to setup and record a short performance or rehearsal in the Tung Auditorium to demonstrate skills in mic placement, technical operation of the facility and self reflection.     30       
Group Production Exercise. Students will work in their timetabled workshop groups to conceive, plan, setup and operate a small format concert in the Tung Auditorium. Students will be assessed on th    50       

Recommended Texts

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