| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 01252083 | Faculty of Humanities |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Duration of study: 1 year | Total credits: 180 |
Curriculum Credits
Research
MTZ 890 Mini-dissertation: Music technology [90]
Core modules
MTZ 851 Audio technology [20]
MTZ 852 Critical listening [20]
MTZ 854 Music: Research methodology [20]
MTZ 858 Music business and industry [20]
Elective modules
Choose one module from:
MTZ 856 Audio mastering [10]
MTZ 857 Music technology seminar [10]
Module content:
Audio technology consists of a broad study of the princi0ples of audio technology, with an emphasis on recording technology. Specific attention is paid to microphone technique, recording technology, mixing and editing, audio mastering and music production. Examination is based on a portfolio of commercially distributable recordings of a minimum length of sixty minutes (standard aud0-CD format). By completion of this module, students should be able to illustrate an in-depth level of recording technique as well as a range of music production competencies within the required scope of the portfolio.
Module content:
Critical Listening consists of the development of the auditory judgement of the student in order to be able to achieve the appropriate level of critical audio discernment as appropriate for a professional audio production. Specific attention is paid to the estimating of the frequency of sound, sound level changes, reverberation, delay, distortion, dynamic processing and spectral irregularities. Examination is based on a portfolio of critical listening assignments and a series of critical listening tests. By completion of this module, students should be able to demonstrate an advanced level of audio evaluative skills as appropriate for music production environments.
Module content:
Music research methodology provides for the necessary background knowledge on research methodology in order to identify, evaluate and select an appropriate topic for postgraduate research projects. It addresses research design, literature resources, compilation of literature reviews, referencing, plagiarism, the formulation of a problem statement, purpose statement and research objectives/research questions to guide the intended study. The study culminates in the compilation of a detailed research proposal for postgraduate study, which is the essential element of the examination. By completing this module, students should be able to initiate and conduct postgraduate research within a structured framework.
Module content:
The writing of a mini-dissertation in the field of Music Technology of a minimum of 25 000 words.
Module content:
Audio mastering consists of a study of the advanced theory and practice of audio pre-mastering as it pertains to the music production environment. In particular, the techniques pertaining to pre-mastering, including equalisation, macro-, and micro dynamics, excitation, enhancement, noise reduction, analogue and digital processing are addressed. Examination is based on a portfolio of commercial quality premastering assignments.
Module content:
Music technology seminar is the study of a chosen subject within the broad scope of music technology, such as acoustics, sound synthesis, audio engineering, live audio, gaming audio, audio forensics, automotive audio and instrument design. Examination is based on the presentation of a departmental or external seminar and a publication. By completion of this module students should be able to demonstrate an advanced competence of the subject matter within the scope of the selected topic.
Module content:
Music business and industry consists of an introductory study of the fundamentals of conducting music business within the context of the South African economy. The field of study addresses aspects of the South African music industry such as industry structure, intellectual property, legal, finance, marketing, sales methodology, business incubation, business management and regulatory requirements. Examination is based on the presentation of a portfolio of documentation of an actual business that was incepted during the course of the study. By completion of this module, students should be able to conduct business within the South African music industry.
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