Miskin Theatre Assignment

Assignment Cover Sheet

Course Title:

BTEC National Diploma in Music Technology Level 3

Brief IVd By: David MacKinnon

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Title:

T5.4 Remix As Marketing Tool.

Units:

Unit 35 Sound Creation & Manipulation (Criteria 1, 2)

Unit 37 The Functional Music Keyboard (Criteria 1, 2, 3)

PASSED: 27/09/2014

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Timing within Course:

Yr 2, Term 2, 2015

Date Set:
Submission Deadline:

02/03/15
24/03/15

Special Considerations:

Independent Study is essential.

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Resources:

Access To Studio.

Tutors in charge of Assignment: Andrew Pettitt, Richard Clarke

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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.

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The Brief

2nd Year National Diploma in Music Technology

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..

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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

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(ii)

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.
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.

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(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.

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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

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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:

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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:

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

D3 demonstrate the editing

functions of the sampler
showing mastery of the processes
involved

MP3

D4 realise musical ideas that

combine synthesis and
sampling techniques with
confidence and flair.

MP3

P4 realise musical ideas that

combine synthesis and
sampling techniques.

Evidence

Grade

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Agreed as fair and accurate:

Music Technician:

Tutor:

Date:

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Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

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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

MP3,
Observation
Unit Title: 37 The Functional Music Keyboard

P1 perform technical exercises M1 perform technical

competently, with
few errors
exercises
competently
and
Qualification:
National
Diploma
In Music
Technology
accurately

D1 perform technical exercises

accurately
Name:and fluently

P2 describe
the3different
Criteria
1, 2,

functions of a keyboard

D2 comment
critically on the
I.V: DM
different functions of a keyboard

Date:
MP3,
Observation

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

Project: Remix

functions of a keyboard

P3 use a keyboard to input and

shape MIDI data
competently, with few errors.

M2 explainAP
the different
Initials:

Grade

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Agreed as fair and accurate:

Music Technician:

Tutor:

Date:

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