Music Production (BFJ303)

This course is an introduction to the recording techniques and the music production methods in different music genres.


Course description for study year 2025-2026

See course description and exam/assesment information for this semester (2024-2025)
Facts

Course code

BFJ303

Version

1

Credits (ECTS)

10

Semester tution start

Spring

Number of semesters

1

Exam semester

Spring

Language of instruction

Norwegian

Offered by
Time table

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Content

This course consists of lectures, workshops and practical assignments and covers the following areas:

  • Distant microphones recording techniques

  • Stereo sound techniques

  • Multi-channel recording (surround audio and more)

  • Close microphones recording techniques

  • Mixing and processing audio tools

  • MIDI

  • Mixing

  • Mastering

Learning outcome

After completing the course, it is expected that the students will have acquired the following knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

  • Knowledge of music production in different genres: recording and mixing of different music genres, musical instruments, and use of music production equipment.

  • Knowledge of recording using main microphone techniques and multi-microphone techniques, mixing, and mastering.

  • Knowledge of microphone usage in relation to recording different instruments and ensembles, and use of processing tools in mixing and finalizing produced music.

Skills

  • Students should be able to choose the appropriate microphone technique for different types of musical genres and musical instruments.

  • Students should be able to use audio production equipment and software for recording, editing, and mixing music recordings.

  • Students should be able to listen critically and make professional evaluations of music recordings.

General competence

  • Students should have learned to work in a team and understand the collaboration between individuals involved in music production.

  • Students should be able to compare and evaluate different production methods in music.

  • Students should also have learned to take responsibility for a production process from planning to finished product, including communication with musicians for recording projects.

Required prerequisite knowledge

BFJ102 Audiovisual storytelling 1, BFJ202 Multicamera Production, BFJ203 Audiovisual storytelling 2

Recommended prerequisites

BFJ301 Audiovisual Storytelling 3

Exam

Form of assessment Weight Duration Marks Aid
Portfolio 1/1 1 Semesters Letter grades

Portfolio evaluation of music productions.

Coursework requirements

Obligatoriske øvinger

Approved obligatory assignments and participation in the rehearsal productions constitute the portfolio needed as the exam and will get the grade in this course.

Course teacher(s)

Course coordinator:

Sindre Skjøld

Course teacher:

Nadine Zoghbi

Head of Department:

Oluf Langhelle

Method of work

Lectures, group work, tutoring, obligatory practical assignments and productions with feedback.

The students should note that subjects covered in lectures can be relevant for the evaluation/exam.

Open for

Film and TV Production - Bachelor's Degree Programme

Course assessment

The faculty decides whether early dialogue should be conducted in all or selected groups of courses offered by the faculty. The purpose is to gather feedback from students for making changes and adjustments to the course during the current semester. In addition, a digital evaluation, students’ course evaluation, must be conducted at least once every three years. Its purpose is to collect students` experiences with the course.

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