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Miskin Theatre Assignment

Btec National Diploma 1st yr

Assignment Cover Sheet Assignment Reference: BTEC Level 3 Diploma In Music Technology Brief IV’d By: Andrew Pettitt Title: Movie Project PASSED/RETURNED Units: Unit 20 - Music and Sounds for the Moving Image, Unit 7 – Composing Music Timing within Course: Yr 1, Term 3, 2014 Submission Deadline: 23rd June 2014 Special Considerations/ Independent Study is essential. Allow yourself project studio time. Resources: Logic and recording equipment, iMovie, Camera, access to internet and your own blog site. Key Skills Outcomes: This project will go towards covering Key Skills outcomes. Tutors in charge of Assignment: Matt Power 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.



1st Year Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology – TERM 3 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)



Level 3 Diploma in Music Technology – TERM 3 The Brief Movie Project (Related Units: 20 Music and Sounds for the Moving Image, 7 Composing Music) A common scenario for any music producer is that a film company wants to see an example of your composing and sound design work. You must work within a team to produce a short movie and an accompanying soundtrack that can be used as part of a show-reel. In this project you will be assessed on your ability to apply recording and sequencing techniques to effectively enhance or complement visual media. You will also be required to use your composing skills to apply a variety of different short compositions to accompany your film. Within a small group you are to make your own film and, using no sound recorded by the camera itself, you must create its entire soundtrack, including sound effects, music and dialogue. A good start is to within your group research the use of music and sound within films describing how they are used to effect mood and emotion. Knowing some history of the development of movie sound and the soundtrack pioneers of the 20th century and modern era may help you with your artistic choices. Firstly you must submit a proposal for your own short film including a simple “storyboard”. You will also outline how you plan to use dubbing (voices), effects and music to enhance your piece. You will film using the college camera or your own camera (please note demand will be high for the college camera and it must not be taken off grounds). Once you have filmed all the shots required you must then edit them within I-movie and save as a Quicktime file. Import the final edited movie into Logic and start to create your soundtrack. It must include:

1. Appropriate music. 2. A noise floor/atmosphere (interior, exterior, busy street, field etc). 3. Realist or effective sound effects (doors slamming, cups being put down etc). 4. Clear and realistic dubbed voiceovers.

Export the audio to the movie and upload to your blog site. A written report of the process must be completed on your blog and include an evaluation of the process. Submission Deadline: 23/6/14



Task

1. Discuss with your peers some moments from films that have used its soundtrack effectively. Discuss how different types of recording equipment may have been utilised. (Unit 7 GC2, Unit 20 GC 1)

2. Within your group devise a story and process plan that will allow you to effectively make a film and record its soundtrack, taking into consideration health and safety. (Unit 20 GC 4)

3. Create a film of no longer than ten minutes, edit in imovie and create a soundtrack. (Unit 20, GC2-4; Unit 7 GC 1-4) 4. Keep a logbook trail of the process on your Tumblr, explaining the musical choices you made. Create a ‘director’s commentary’ for your film explaining the

appropriateness of the sounds you used. (Unit 7 GC2, Unit 20 GC4) Evidence: Written process in form of logbook (including storyboard and prep notes, film composers and history of cinema sound), completed short movie and short movie with commentary uploaded to your Tumblr. 23/6/14 On completion of Unit 20 you should should: 1 Understand the components of a musical project based on a moving image 2 Be able to produce music for a project based on a moving image 3 Be able to produce non-musical sonic elements for a project based on a moving image 4 Be able to deliver the project in appropriate formats. On completion of Unit 7 you should: 1 Be able to originate compositional ideas 2 Know how to extend, develop and manipulate musical material 3 Be able to appreciate the role and importance of the structural elements of composition 4 Be able to present a portfolio of compositions in an appropriate format.



Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

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

Qualification: Diploma in Music Technology Name:

Project: Unit Title: 20 Music and Sound for the Moving Image

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 explain the components of a musical project based on a moving image

M1 illustrate the components of a musical project based on a moving image

D1 analyse the components of a musical project based on a moving image

P2 produce music for a given moving image

M2 produce music for a given moving image competently

D2 produce music for a given moving image with confidence and flair

P3 produce non-musical sonic components for a given moving image

M3 produce non-musical sonic components for a given moving image competently

D3 produce non-musical sonic components for a given moving image with confidence and flair

P4 create a finished project incorporating moving image, music and sound design in appropriate formats competently and with limited tutor support.

M4 create a finished project incorporating moving image, music and sound design in appropriate formats competently and with total independence.

D4 create a finished project incorporating moving image, music and sound design in appropriate formats with total independence, demonstrating mastery of the processes involved.



Miskin Theatre Grading Criteria Sheet (Please see your brief)

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

Qualification: Diploma in Music Technology Name:

Project: Unit Title: 7 Composing Music

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 create a range of compositional ideas and present them in an appropriate format

M1 create a range of contrasting compositional ideas and present them in an appropriate format

D1 create a range of contrasting compositional ideas demonstrating a degree of originality and innovation, and present them in an appropriate format

P2 identify the techniques used to extend, develop and manipulate a range of musical material

M2 describe the techniques used to extend, develop and manipulate a range of musical material competently

D2 explain the techniques used to extend, develop and manipulate a range of musical material competently and creatively

P3 present ‘compositional exercises’ that show some appreciation of the structural elements of composition

M3 present ‘compositional exercises’ that show a clear appreciation of the structural elements of composition

D3 present ‘compositional exercises’ that show a secure and detailed appreciation of the structural elements of composition

P4 create a portfolio of compositions presented in formats appropriate to the music

M4 create a well-presented portfolio of contrasting compositions across a range of styles or genres, in formats appropriate to the music

D4 create a well-presented portfolio of contrasting compositions across a range of styles or genres, in formats appropriate to the music, showing imagination.

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