T5.4 Remix 2015

Miskin Theatre Assignment

Btec National Diploma 2nd yr

Assignment Cover Sheet Course Title: BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology Level 3 Brief IVd By: David MacKinnon Title: T5.4 Remix As Marketing Tool. PASSED: 27/09/2014 Units: Unit 35 Sound Creation & Manipulation (Criteria 1, 2) Unit 37 The Functional Music Keyboard (Criteria 1, 2, 3) Timing within Course: Yr 2, Term 2, 2015 Date Set: 02/03/15 Submission Deadline: 24/03/15 Special Considerations: Independent Study is essential. Resources: Access To Studio. Tutors in charge of Assignment: Andrew Pettitt, Richard Clarke Relevant Departmental Notes Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative, therefore company members can re-visit or elect criteria as stated within this brief and from past and future briefs to arrive at their final assessment grades.



2nd Year National Diploma in Music Technology The Brief This project requires you to create 2 remixes for the purposes of marketing a project/ original recording. You will ensure these marketing tools are fit for purpose in terms of genre and are capable of attracting an audience. This assignment goes hand in hand with your studies of the music industry. First you must CHOOSE A PREFERRED GENRE.. ie; Pop, alternative, RnB, Hip Hop, Metal etc.. Then, in your groups you will;

(i) Produce 2 REMIXES (cover versions may also be considered) in the style of your PREFERRED GENRE, 1 of which can be of the Daft Punk mix. You may use external musicians should you require assistance. You can work in groups or individually. If you work in groups you can deliver one group remix, but you will need to provide one additional remix per person.

(ii) Ensure you chose material from AS FAR outside your chosen genre as possible; you should then incorporate stylistic elements consistent with your preferred style. Your two finished mixes should closely match in terms of sound.

(iii) Post both tracks on your blog and explain in a minimum of 1000 words how your remixes could be used to attract traffic and profile to original recordings.

Tasks: 1. Assign recorded sound to the sampler/Logic and utilise manipulated audio samples (Unit 37 GC3) 2. Use the keyboard to compose, produce and record utilising sampled sound (Unit 37 GC1, 2) 2. Provide two mp3s of a minimum of 2 mins 30s consisting of sampled/remixed sound and original material (Unit 35 GC 3, 4))



Grading Criteria: Pass, merit and distinction are attainable. Evidence MP3, Tutor Observation

Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

Qualification: National Diploma In Music Technology Name: Project: Remix Unit Title: 35 Sound Creation And Manipulation

Criteria 3, 4 Initials: AP I.V: DM Date:

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:

Evidence

Grade

P3 demonstrate the editing functions of a sampler competently with limited tutor support

M3 demonstrate the editing functions of a sampler confidently with total independence

D3 demonstrate the editing functions of the sampler showing mastery of the processes involved

MP3

P4 realise musical ideas that combine synthesis and sampling techniques.

M4 realise musical ideas that combine synthesis and sampling techniques competently.

D4 realise musical ideas that combine synthesis and sampling techniques with confidence and flair.

MP3



Tutors Comments:

Agreed as fair and accurate: Music Technician: Tutor: Date:



Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

Qualification: National Diploma In Music Technology Name: Project: Remix Unit Title: 37 The Functional Music Keyboard

Criteria 1, 2, 3 Initials: AP I.V: DM Date:

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:

Evidence

Grade

P1 perform technical exercises competently, with few errors

M1 perform technical exercises competently and accurately

D1 perform technical exercises accurately and fluently

MP3, Observation

P2 describe the different functions of a keyboard

M2 explain the different functions of a keyboard

D2 comment critically on the different functions of a keyboard

MP3, Observation

P3 use a keyboard to input and shape MIDI data competently, with few errors.

M3 use a keyboard to input and shape MIDI data competently and accurately.

D3 use a keyboard to input and shape MIDI data accurately and fluently.

MP3, Observation



Tutors Comments:

Agreed as fair and accurate: Music Technician: Tutor: Date:

Documents

T5.4 Remix 2015