2dmt 1314 - brief t123

Miskin Theatre Assignment

Btec Level 3 Diploma in Music Tech

Assignment Cover Sheet Assignment Reference: T123 Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology Brief IVd By: A Pettitt Title: Special Subject Investigation PASSED: 6/9/13 /RETURNED Units: Unit 43 Special Subject Investigation (GC 1-5) Timing within Course: Yr 1, Term 1,2 and 3 Date Set: 16/09/13 Submission Deadlines: Final Proposal 9/5/14 Investigation Presentation 23/6/14 Special Considerations/ Independent study and time management is essential. Resources: Access to internet required. All sequencing work must be available on the software provided in your workspaces. All uploads must be tagged. Tutors in charge of Assignment: Matt Power



1st Year Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology TERM 1 Producer in charge of Assignment: Matt Power Relevant Departmental Notes: Assessment throughout this course is essentially formative, company members can re-visit criteria to arrive at their final assessment grades.

Evidence: This will be in the form of blogs/logs, observed participation, director observation, video recordings and research notes This project is inextricably linked to all other performances Grading Criteria: Pass, Merit or Distinction are attainable. English and Maths: This project will include functional skills in English and Maths. Please bear in mind your industry requires eloquent use of English and accurate use of figures, to which end, the continuing development of these skills are firmly embedded inside all your work. Note on copyright and plagiarism: This process will require independent research. Copying from the internet and additional sources is not appropriate and violates copyright and will be classed as plagiarism unless fully annotated and credited. You must make your work your own. We need to see that you have an understanding of the areas that you have researched. Copying work directly from ANY source will not be tolerated. If you quote ANY existing material you must put it in quotation marks and in brackets, attribute the source / author. For example: Copying is cheating (Robbie McGovan, 2013, Miskin Theatre)



The Brief in Detail Special Subject Investigation This project is a chance for you to research into an area of music and/or its technologies in which you have a particular interest. This may not only broaden your knowledge of certain industry standards but also open your eyes to potential career opportunities or professional pathways. The subject can be anything from a broad and diverse range, so long as it is specific, relevant, and is something that can be realistically investigated (think SMART). The initial part of the project is for you to produce a proposal (GC1,2) that must:

a) Identify why the subject is appropriate. b) Outline your planning, with time-lines and methods of research. c) Highlight how your research will be presented.

Research material must be of high quality. This means that you should not rely on google searches alone. Some examples of high quality material will be: telephone conversations and interviews; visits to companies and their literature; email responses; questionnaires; newspaper articles and archives (i.e. BBC). Your research trail must be documented on your blog, and reasoning what you believe is high quality or poor quality and whether it should be used to form your conclusion or not (GC3,4). The presentation of your research can be one or many forms. A good idea would be to have a dedicated Tumblr or website that can host audio and video recordings, copies of emails, photos, and anything else that you have discovered (GC5). Podcasts, video documentaries and powerpoint presentations are all legitimate ways to present your research. To get the highest grades you must include a conclusion with judgments and analysis which will hopefully answer the reason for your research. With this in mind it may be useful to title you investigation as a question. For example: - Is there a place for surround sound outside of the cinema alone? A study into Dolby and home speaker systems. - Will there be another next big thing or has the decline of major record labels made this impossible? - Does the perfect guitar amplifier already exist? If not what is the future for Marshall, Fender, Orange etc? - Is the pop music video still as important as it once was? Include the title on your proposal (due 9/5/14). The final presentation must be ready by 23/6/14.



TASKS Special Subject Investigation Task 1: Decide on your subject for investigation and submit a proposal on your Tumblr whichs explains the appropriateness of your choice and clearly indicates the sources you will go to and the timelines in which this will happen. (U43 GC 1+2) Task 2: Undertake the research required for this project keeping a log of your own research trail. (U43 GC 3+4) Task 3: Present the results of your research in the manner as proposed in Task 1. Include a conclusion and rationale behind your research. (U43 GC5) Evidence: Observed participation; Tumblr entries; and specific high quality research material (as outlined in the brief). SUBMISSION DEADLINES: Proposal 9/5/14, Presentation 23/6/14 On completion of this project you should: Unit 43 Special Subject Investigation

1. Know how to identify an appropriate subject for investigation. 2. Be able to plan a research project. 3. Be able to carry out research. 4. Be able to produce and present results of investigation.



Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

Criteria: 1-4 Initials: MP I.V.: Date:

Qualification: Diploma in Music Tech Name:

Project: With and Without Words Unit Title: 43 Special Subject Investigation

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 achieved so far

P1 select a subject for investigation describing the appropriateness of choices made

M1 select a subject for investigation explaining the appropriateness of choices made

D1 select a subject for investigation justifying the appropriateness of choices made

P2 produce a research proposal that describes planning and research methodology and includes clear timelines for the project

M2 produce a research proposal that explains planning and research methodology and includes clear timelines for the project

D2 produce a detailed research proposal that justifies planning and research methodology and includes clear and considered timelines for the project

P3 undertake research into a chosen subject generating material of variable quality

M3 undertake research into a chosen subject generating relevant and useful material that explores the subject in some detail

D3 undertake research into a chosen subject generating high quality material that explores the subject in detail

P4 produce a research log that identifies the research trail

M4 produce a detailed research log that describes the research trail

D4 produce a well-organised and thorough research log that explains the research trail

P5 present the results of research and investigation.

M5 present the results of research and investigation in a well-structured manner, with clearly reasoned and valid judgements and conclusions.

D5 present the results of research and investigation in a well structured and fluent manner, with fully argued and supported judgements, analysis and conclusions.

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