Practical Knowledge in Music Industry and Production  


Chinese University Hong Kong
School of Journalism and Communication

         
    In September 2006, Baron School of Music is commencing a university course - Practical Knowledge in Music Industry and Production to First and Second Years Journalism and Communications¡¦ Students.    
   
   
    The objective of this course offered at Chinese University is to provide an introduction of pop music training, technology and industry to student at the following areas:-    
   
   
   
  • Practical pop music training
  • Technology of music production
  • What¡¦s happening at music industry
  • Practical and Commercial knowledge of music industry
  • Simulate the music interests on student
  • Create and strength the vision of student about music industry
  • Provide alternative platform and career to the student
  • Open the career path at music
   
         
    All of the above should provide a professional perspective in modern music production, including the creative side and the technical side. The student will able to improve their analytical skill on various aspects in popular music. Individual workstation will be provided throughout to the related lessons.    
         
    The course duration is Fourteen (14) weeks, consisting of three hours of lecture each week. Some subject requires individual workstation will switch to two hours of lecture and one hour of tutorial/lab session. The overall course consists of a series of Music Production Components as teaching substance that enable the students to compose and produce their music pieces. Such as:-    
         
   
Course outline: Estimated Lecture(s):
  • Industry Overview & workflow
  • Pop music appreciation & categorization
  • Lyric Writing & Analysis
  • Music Composing & Analysis
  • Keyboard & Ear-training
  • Basic MIDI and Digital Audio
  • Basic Project Studio Setup
  • Music Technology in the Music Creation Process
  • Film Scoring
  • Studio Operation
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