UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and Production

DEVELOPMENTS IN MUSIC TECHNOLOGY Part 1

Unit 1 - Principles of Music Performance and Production

Hand Out Date: 14th September 2021

Hand In Date: 8th October 2021

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The Brief:

Begin to develop music technology skills by researching areas of popular music and
by applying the principles of basic sound recording.

Task 1 - Create recordings using Logic X.

The recordings must include at least one completed solo music recording, and one
group podcast recording. Groups will be given their own podcast theme. Sub-sections
of the group will work on specific topics within the theme.

Task 2 – Present your work using a website template and evaluate the process.
Evidence to work towards:
1. Audio recordings (one solo music recording no less than 2 min, and one group
podcast)
2. A completed website will cover all of the assessment criteria through the
following page headings:
Context: Reiterate the tasks, showing an understanding of what is required, and
suggest why you were asked to undertake them.
Research & Planning: Show links to all research for the podcast. Within your group
develop a plan with a timeline and set goals/targets.
Audio: Upload your individual music recording/s and the final group podcast.
Process: Give step-by-step accounts as to how software and other technical aspects
were used when you completed both your solo and group recordings. Use
photos/screen shots where appropriate.
Evaluation: Audio record a group evaluation of the process and upload it. If you think
not all areas of the process were covered, an additional written evaluation of your
own experience can be added.

UNIT 1 – Assessment and Grading Information

Learning Outcomes

1. Understand a range of activities in developing and producing a musical performance.

2. Understand the roles and relationships in a collaborative activity.

Assessment Criteria
1.1 Critically compare and interpret activities used in performance and production.
1.2 Apply understanding of technical skills to support the delivery of a performance.
2.1 Evaluate the effectiveness of own and others roles in the production of a performance.

THE MATRIX
Assignments will cover some of the different pillars of the matrix. Unit 8 will cover all of them. Refer to these when completing all assignments.

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Fail Pass
Merit Distinction

Work submitted fails to Work submitted meets

meet one or more of the
assessment criteria and is
of a poor standard
Work submitted meets all Work submitted meets all
all of the assessment
assessment criteria and is assessment criteria and is of a
criteria and is of a
of a high standard very high standard
satisfactory standard

Good understanding and

Limited understanding of
Context subject context, lacking
clarity in aims and purpose.
Understanding of subject Comprehensive understanding
knowledge of subject
context used and knowledge of subject
context used to make
appropriately to make context used to communicate
sound judgments,
judgments, describe aims complex concepts, articulate
articulate ambitions and
and clarify purpose. ambitions and clarify purpose.
clarify purpose.

Little or no evidence
presented or information
Research
does not relate sufficiently
to task.
Sufficient relevant
information has been
gathered, documented
and used in the
development of ideas.
Independently identified,
Thorough and sustained
thorough and sustained
research and investigation
research and investigation of a
of relevant sources,
range of relevant sources,
interpretation and
insightful interpretation and
synthesis of information
synthesis of information used
used to inform, support
to inform, support and develop
and develop ideas.
ideas.

Limited range of processes
demonstrated, judgement
Practical Skills
and execution of techniques
is poor.
Adequate range of
processes, skills and
knowledge
demonstrated.
Competent execution
and application of
techniques used to
develop ideas.
Consistent and
appropriate processes,
skills and knowledge
applied to extend enquiry
and develop creative
solutions.
In depth understanding and
aesthetic awareness,
imaginative and flexible
processes, skills and knowledge
applied in extensive enquiry to
develop creative solutions.

Insufficient evidence of
ongoing evaluation, lack of
Evaluation
or only basic analysis and
And Reflection
little or no justification for
ideas.
Clearly communicated
evidence of valid
evaluation and realistic
analysis independently
used to inform and
develop ideas.
Effective communication
Accomplished and professional
of analysis and
communication of perceptive
interpretation,
analysis and interpretation,
independent synthesis of
demonstrating clarity and
information and
sophistication in thinking and
application of reasoned
maturity in decision making to
decision making to inform
progress ideas.
development of ideas.

1. Context
What were the aims of each task? Why do you think you were asked to undertake them? (An introduction to the project is required, where you must make
it clear what is expected of you).

2. Research
What research did you undertake? How was this used? (All your research, with referencing if applicable, should be presented. Each part of the research
should have clear indication as to how and where it was used, and how effective it was).

3. Practical Skills
What skills and knowledge did you demonstrate throughout the process? (This could take the form of a ‘how-to’ guide. Use diagrams and easy to follow
instructions on how you have used particular software and other recording techniques).

4. Evaluation and Reflection

How did evaluation allow you to progress throughout the process? (Evaluations of projects are not only required at the end of a process. Continual analysis
should take place in order to inform each new phase. Ask ‘how can I achieve better results?’).

*Should access to resources become difficult, showing how you have worked towards an end result will validate the submission.

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