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Module guide
19/20

FdSc/BSc (Hons) Sound Engineering & Design

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Assessments
Portfolio - 100%
deadline: friday 13 december, 5pm
All work for assessment must be submitted as guided in the
relevant assessment brief.
Students must submit and pass all elements of assessment to
pass the module, with the overall mark being calculated
according to the individual assessment weightings.
Minimum pass mark: 40%
The late penalties below will be incurred by students exceeding
assessment / coursework deadlines:
1-5 days late, the assignment may only gain a maximum mark of
40%
More than 5 days late, the assignment is awarded a mark of 0%
(All unauthorised late submission at resubmission will
automatically be awarded a mark of 0%.)
Failure to attend a scheduled assessment will result in failure of
the assessment.
In the above context a ‘day’ excludes Saturdays, Sundays and
other public holidays when Spirit Studios is closed.
Semester 1
19/20
20 credits (13 weeks)
aims
The aims of the module are to:
The module introduces students to the scholarly requirements
of study in HE at level 4. It concentrates on key scholarly
requirements, in terms of study skills (e.g. academic writing,
giving a presentation), information skills (retrieving and
referencing information) and self-management skills (knowing
one’s learning style, producing a personal development plan).
However, to give this scholarly apparatus more salience, each
Cluster will develop these skills within the context of a
particular area of content central to that particular subject.
It will seek to develop not just knowledge but also the various
practical and conceptual tools that will provide a firm
foundation for future success in their area.
By the nature of the module, you will experience learning in
different contexts: in lectures, participation in seminars,
engaging in smaller group work, one-to-one support, blended
learning and, more generally, operating with a Virtual Learning
Environment (VLE) and additional digital resources.
learning outcomes
On completion of this module, you will be able to:
1 Demonstrate appropriate subject knowledge and practical skills
in an area of relevance to the particular cluster.
2 Discuss the relevant information and ideas obtained from a
variety of historical and theoretical sources in order to
contextuatlise key concepts.
3 Communicate with competence in various academic contexts,
both written and oral.
4 Access and use effectively electronic information tools for
communication, research and assessment.
5 Assess your own personal skills for the development of
self-management skills.
awarded by Liam Peacock
liam.peacock@spiritstudios.ac.uk
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Reading list
Clarke, A. (2005) IT Skills for Successful Study. London: Palgrave Macmillan

Cottrell, S. (2005) Project Skills (New Skills Portfolio). London: Palgrave Macmillan

Cottrell, S. (2008) The Study Skills Handbook (3rd Edition). London: Palgrave Macmillan

Dawson, C. (2007) A Practical Guide to Research Methods (3rd Edition). London: How to Books Ltd

Scharf-Hunt, D. & Hait, P. (1990) Studying Smart: Time Management for College Students. London: Harper Reference

Soles, D. & Lawler, G. (2005) The Academic Essay: How to Plan, Draft, Write and Edit (2nd Edition). Abergele: Studymates Ltd

Warburton, N. (2007) The Basics of Essay Writing. New York: Routledge

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Lessons
Semester 1

Week 1 Introduction to Assessment

Week 2 Introduction to Academic Writing

Week 3 Introduction to Research

Week 4 Introduction to Harvard Referencing

Week 5 Analysis and Evaluation

Week 6 Structuring and Formatting Work

Week 7 Study Skills

Week 8 Personal Development Planning I

Week 9 Personal Development Planning II

Week 10 Presentation Preparation

week 11 Workshop/Guidance Session

week 12 Study Week/Final Preparations

week 13 Feedback Week

indicative module hours

Direct Contact Hours 50

Independent Study 150

Total 200

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Assessment 1a
Deadline: w/c monday 9 december, schedule tba
portfolio: in-class presentation - 100%
Brief
You are required to give a 10-minute presentation in class
which will be included in your final portfolio grade.
method of submission
Attendance to scheduled presentation. Presentation
materials stored on the Nexus server.
Evidence
In-class group presentation (10 minutes). Presentation
materials stored on the Nexus server.
learning outcomes
1 Demonstrate appropriate subject knowledge and practical skills
in an area of relevance to the particular cluster.
2 Discuss the relevant information and ideas obtained from a
variety of historical and theoretical sources in order to
contextuatlise key concepts.
3 Communicate with competence in various academic contexts,
both written and oral.
4 Access and use effectively electronic information tools for
communication, research and assessment.
5 Assess your own personal skills for the development of
self-management skills.
additional guidance
In groups of 2 or 3, study a recent industry trend or development
that has had a noticeable effect on the creative/recording indus-
try. Prepare a presentation that is will researched and backed up
by evidence from appropriate sources.
Some suggested areas of consideration are:
The origin of the trend or development
Its impact within relevant contextual areas
Examples of the trend/development in practice - where relevant,
give an analysis of this
Whether this development is, or will be a positive or negative for
the industry
Appropriate ICT/presentational resources should be used for
this assessment. Each group member will be expected to
contribute and present an equal amount of this assessment.
Any sources or citations should be footnoted within the
presentation using the Harvard referencing system.
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Assessment 1b
Deadline: friday 13 december, 5pm

portfolio: report - 100% learning outcomes

1 Demonstrate appropriate subject knowledge and practical skills

in an area of relevance to the particular cluster.
Brief
2 Discuss the relevant information and ideas obtained from a
You are required to write a personal development plan variety of historical and theoretical sources in order to
presented in the format of a report to be included in your contextuatlise key concepts.
final portfolio.
3 Communicate with competence in various academic contexts,
both written and oral.

4 Access and use effectively electronic information tools for

method of submission communication, research and assessment.

Submitted via Moodle in Doc. or Docx. file format. 5 Assess your own personal skills for the development of
self-management skills.

Evidence
additional guidance
Report (1500 words).
A personal development plan presented in the format of a
report. The plan is intended to help maximise your personal
potential and be a clear guide for your learning experience.

The report should show an awareness of personal skills,

learning styles and personality type as well as an awareness
of personal, academic and professional goals, demonstrating
a clear understanding of the value and purpose of personal
development.

The presentation and structure of the report should reflect con-

ventions for an academic report, and the content may be based
on examples discussed in class, though original and
appropriate means of planning personal development are
encouraged, so long as they are supported in existing research
and literature.

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Assessment 1c
Deadline: Friday 13 december, 5pm
learning outcomes

portfolio: essay - 100% 1 Demonstrate appropriate subject knowledge and practical skills
in an area of relevance to the particular cluster.

2 Discuss the relevant information and ideas obtained from a

Brief
You are required to write an essay on an audio industry figure of
your choice to be included in your final portfolio.
variety of historical and theoretical sources in order to
contextuatlise key concepts.
3 Communicate with competence in various academic contexts,
both written and oral.

4 Access and use effectively electronic information tools for

method of submission communication, research and assessment.

Submitted via Moodle in Doc. or Docx. file format. 5 Assess your own personal skills for the development of
self-management skills.

Evidence
Essay (2000 words).
additional guidance
An essay on an audio industry figure of your choice.

The essay should not solely be a historical biography, but

instead should aim to facilitate discussion and analysis of
topics relevant to the person of choice. The written work must
follow the correct academic structure and writing style for an
essay.

The essay should demonstrate:

The ability to present a range of knowledgeable, balanced and

informative discussions, supported by research quotations and
citations
The ability to show purpose, relationship and development
within the writing
The appropriate use of structure for an essay format
The appropriate style of language for the format

The work must be informed by appropriate research and contain

a full bibliography of sources to Harvard standards.

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Essay