Miskin Music

Assignment Cover Sheet

Assignment Reference:

T1.2 BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology

Brief IVd By: A Pettitt

Title:

Audio Production Company

PASSED: 30/10/14 /RETURNED

Units:

Unit 32 Sequencing and Software Techniques (GC1-4)

Timing within Course:

Yr 1, Term 1, 2014

Date Set:

6/11/14

Submission Deadlines:

10/12/14

Special Considerations/
Resources:

Independent study and time management is essential.

Access to internet required. All sequencing work must be available on the software
provided in your workspaces. All uploads must be tagged.

Tutors in charge of Assignment:

1st Year BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology TERM 1

Btec Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Music Technology

Matt Power

Miskin Music
Producer in charge of Assignment: Matt Power
Evidence: You will need a Tumblr and Soundcloud account for this unit. Evidence will be in the form of written booklet/PDF, observed participation,
audio recordings and research notes.
Grading Criteria: Pass, Merit or Distinction are attainable. The whole Unit is available.
English and Maths: This project may include embedded functional skills in English and Maths. Please bear in mind your industry requires eloquent
use of English and accurate use of figures.
Note on copyright and plagiarism: This process will require independent research. Copying from the internet and additional sources is not appropriate
and violates copyright and will be classed as plagiarism unless fully annotated and credited. You must make your work your own. We need to see that
you have an understanding of the areas that you have researched. Copying work directly from ANY source will not be tolerated. If you quote ANY
existing material you must put it in quotation marks and in brackets, attribute the source / author. For example: Velcro, what a rip-off! (Tim Vine,
2012, Live at the Bloomsbury)

SUBMISSION DEADLINES: 10/12/14

On completion of this project you should:

Unit 32 Sequencing Music Systems And Techniques

1.
2.
3.
4.

Be able to set up a computer and peripheral MIDI hardware safely.

Be able to realise musical ideas using MIDI sequencing skills.
Be able to realise musical ideas using audio sequencing skills.
Understand the terminology associated with music sequencing techniques.

Btec Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Music Technology

Miskin Music

The Brief in Detail AUDIO PRODUCTION COMPANY

Audio Production Company (Unit 32 Sequencing Systems and Techniques)
The aim of this project is to develop your knowledge of music sequencing software and the transferable skills that facilitate the realisation of
musical ideas in both audio and MIDI environments. You will develop the skills to set up, use and discuss sequencing systems and
techniques. (Edexcel BTEC Level 3 Nationals specification in Music and Music Technology - 2010 Specification).
Scenario: TV, radio, film and advertising companies will often look to audio production companies to assist with their product. They may be
looking for sound effects, songs and other compositions, sound design and voice recordings. Your will create a portfolio of work and website
that promotes it, complete with a How to Use Logic guide.
Planning will be a key element to this project and it is therefore crucial that within each group you devise a production schedule that includes
a number of targets and deadlines. Although you will be predominately working within your groups there will be regular feedback sessions,
theory sessions and workshops throughout the process. Justifying your decision-making is important when delivering a product, and
effective listening is critical in determining the decisions made.
TASKS
Task 1:
Create a portfolio of recordings using MIDI sequencing skills. A variety of material will be asked of you during this project: jingles; cover
versions and short original scores/compositions. Try to show a level of competency with this, using appropriate techniques. Once you have
achieved a level of competency, try to show imagination and creativity and mastery of sequencing skills (U37 GC2)
Task 2:
Create an audio book using audio sequencing skills. Try to show a level of competency with this, using appropriate techniques. If you feel
you have achieved a level of competency, try to show imagination and creativity and mastery of sequencing skills (U37 GC3).
Task 3:
Create a How to Use Logic Guide that describes the hardware and software used in the creation of your work in Task 1 and Task 2. It must
explain/illustrate/analyse the terminology related to sequencing. Including how to record and edit both Audio and MIDI, mixing and bouncing
down. Include a block diagram of the computer, keyboard, soundcard, speakers etc. (U37 GC1+4)
PASS, MERIT AND DISTINCTION are attainable (see grading sheet below for criteria)

Btec Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Music Technology

Miskin Music

Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

Qualification: Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Music Technology

Name:

Project: AUDIO PRODUCTION COMPANY

Unit Title: 32 Sequencing Systems and Techniques

Criteria: 1-3

Initials:

I.V.:

To achieve a pass grade the

evidence must show the learner is
able to:

To achieve a merit grade the

evidence must show the learner is
able to:

To achieve a distinction grade the evidence

must show the learner is able to:

P1
set up computer and
peripheral MIDI hardware safely
and competently with limited
tutor support
P2
realise musical ideas
using MIDI sequencing skills

M1
set up computer and
peripheral MIDI hardware safely
and competently with total
independence
M2
realise musical ideas
using MIDI sequencing skills
competently
M3
realise musical ideas
using audio sequencing skills
competently and accurately
M4 illustrate the terminology
associated with music
sequencing techniques

D1
set up computer and peripheral
MIDI hardware safely and competently
demonstrating mastery of the processes
involved
D2
realise musical ideas using MIDI
sequencing skills with confidence and flair

P3 realise musical ideas

using audio sequencing skills
P4 explain the terminology
associated with music
sequencing techniques

Btec Level 3 BTEC Diploma in Music Technology

D3
realise musical ideas using audio
sequencing skills with confidence and flair
D4 analyse the terminology associated
with music sequencing techniques

Date:

Evidence

Grade
achieved