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Music Technology Course Introduction 1

This document provides an overview and schedule for an orientation day for a Music Technology course at North Kent College. The day includes introductions, safety information, a tour of the facilities, and a demonstration of the Logic Pro X software. It outlines the course structure, units, projects, and assessment methods. Students will work primarily in Logic Pro X and present assignments on personal websites. The goal is to prepare students for the course and careers in the music industry through hands-on learning and collaboration.

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Music Technology Course Introduction 1

This document provides an overview and schedule for an orientation day for a Music Technology course at North Kent College. The day includes introductions, safety information, a tour of the facilities, and a demonstration of the Logic Pro X software. It outlines the course structure, units, projects, and assessment methods. Students will work primarily in Logic Pro X and present assignments on personal websites. The goal is to prepare students for the course and careers in the music industry through hands-on learning and collaboration.

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MUSIC TECHNOLOGY

At North Kent College


WELCOME

• 10.30am Welcome
• Quick ‘Need To Know’
• Getting to know one another
• Introduction to the Miskin and the Music Technology Course
11.45 – 12PM BREAK
• Staying Safe
• Team Building
1PM – 1.45PM LUNCH
• 1.45pm Logic Test Drive
3pm - HOME
QUICK NEED TO KNOW

• ID Badges must be worn at all times


• Keep LEFT in two-way corridors
• If you use a tissue, dispose of it safely. You must regularly sanitise your hands at college
• Bring your own pens, pencils and equipment, and do not lend them to others
• We support BLM and will act quickly and firmly on any discrimination
• Ask questions!
INTRODUCTIONS

• Tell the person beside you:

• Your name

• Where you went to school

• What music you like

• The person beside you will then introduce you to the group.
SPOT THE LIE

• In your group, one by one, tell the others two relatively interesting things
about you that are true, and one lie

• *Don’t make the lie too far-fetched, but don’t make it too boring either

• The rest of the group then have to figure out the lie, by asking as many
questions as possible
THE MISKIN THEATRE

• Music is part of the Arts Faculty.


• Professional focus is expected.
• Tasks and projects mirror real life.
• Most music projects culminate in a performance, most of
which open to the public.*
• Front of House duties will be asked of you at least once a
year.*

• *All shows are now subject to COVID risk assessment.


Information about the college is
readily available online.
You will find links on the college website to
MyDay and eTracker.

You will need access to both of these sites to


help you track progress and keep informed of
college procedures.
QUICK DRAW

• Communication and collaboration are vital components of the course.


• With that in mind, by using the pen and paper assigned, one of you in the
group must draw a… ?????
…without taking your pen off the paper.

Can the others guess what you are drawing?

Everyone in the group must have a turn.


YOUR PERSONAL TUTOR:

§ Provides personal and academic support


§ Is a central point of contact
§ Motivates students and encourages high aspirations
§ Tracks Progress and sets targets
§ Monitors and enhances your performance and outcomes
§ Plans and prepares you for progression
§ Develops your learning and employability skills
§ Develops your ‘transferable skills for life’
§ Links you to other support services if necessary
§ Identifies and reduces barriers to your learning
YOUR COURSE

• You are undertaking either:

• UAL Level 2 Diploma in Music Performance and Production

• Or

• UAL Level 3 Diploma in Music Performance and Production


IN YOUR GROUPS

• Discuss all the reasons why you wanted to do this course.

• What do you want to learn while you are here?


THE UNITS

• Both courses are broken down into 8 units.


• You are awarded either a Pass or Fail grade
for units 1 – 7.
• You will be awarded a Pass, Merit or
Distinction grade for unit 8, and this is the
overall grade for this qualification.
• Successful completion of the Level 2 course
allows you to undertake the Level 3 Diploma.
• Successful completion of the Level 3 course
allows you to undertake the Level 3
Extended Diploma in year 2.
The units are spread across 5 consecutive projects. For each project you
will have access to an assignment (or project) brief.
The assignment briefs will say how long you have for the whole project, and include an overview of the tasks
required. It will ask for what evidence must be produced.
Included will be assessment information.
Your assignment briefs are hosted on line.
They will be as PDFs uploaded to a tumblr site.

The tumblr site will also host other important information


such as powerpoints from lectures and additional unit
notes.

There are also links to sites you will need to use such as
eTracker.
You will each be given a Wix website
template to upload and present your
work for each project.

The template will have suggested layout


and pages, and may also have more
information relating to the requirements
of the units.

Wix allows you to design your own


website, adding various media alongside
written work.
On the Wix site you are able to
add videos, either your own
uploaded files or embedded
movies from places such as
YouTube.

Similarly, you can uploaded your


music or other audio files.

You can also embed your


Soundcloud music if its
appropriate to the task.
IN YOUR GROUP

• Discuss why music artists have websites.

• What are the obvious and less obvious things would you find on the website of
a music artist?
You will be mostly working on
Logic Pro X in the studios.

Alongside your audio recordings we


expect pictorial evidence of your
work in the form of screenshots.
Your finished Wix site should have a unique design, and have a
combination of audio recordings, written evidence, and technical
screen shots.

Videos should also be considered, especially for evidence of research.


Your Wix site can be accessed by your tutor, who may
ask you to transfer them permissions of a duplicate
version. This ensures that the work we receive is not
later modified.

Your work is assessed and feedback is generated.


Although units 1 to 7 are only graded to pass, the
feedback will include an indicative grade. ‘Satisfactory’
equates to ‘Pass’, ‘Good’ equates to ‘Merit’, and
‘Excellent’ equates to ‘Distinction’.
THE WORKING WEEK
• Music courses have a designated day each week without any sessions ,and for Music
Technology Level 2 and year one Level 3 it is Monday.
• If we cannot accommodate all of you at set times each day, we will ensure you are
fully aware of a rota for studio use.
• Please understand we do not operate a fixed school-style timetable. Session times
may change each week.

A rota like this one might


be found on the Tumblr
site with a full explanation
of codes/colours.
QUICK TOUR

• The Miskin Theatre


• The New Music Area
• The LTC
• The Atrium and the Canteen
• B Block
• The Fire Assembly points
15 MINUTE BREAK
REMOTE WORKING

Zoom communication is now commonplace in


the music industry.

We will still have opportunities to make music


and communicate if working remotely.
IN YOUR GROUPS

• Were there any good things about learning remotely during lockdown?

• What were they, and what you like to see continue?


ENGLISH AND MATHS

• If you are under 19, it is a nationwide rule that these subjects must be
continued to be studied until learners gain grade 4.
• 2 hours of lessons a week per subject – Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
• No extra costs for lessons or exams but full attendance is required.
• Your music technology rota will take into account your English or maths
sessions to avoid conflict.
• Attendance cannot drop below 90%.
WAYS WE CAN MINIMISE COVID RISK

• Come prepared with your own sanitiser to use throughout the day.You can also use the
sanitiser stations around the campus. Please do not fill their own sanitiser bottles with college
supplies as there will not be enough for others.
• Use of the lifts will be limited to those individuals who have accessibility issues and not for the
general college population. Lift use will be limited to one person at a time unless support is
required.
• You might be asked to clean your work station at the start or end of each session, so that the
next users of the room have a clean area in which to work. Only use sprays on the cloths
provided in the room and then wipe on to keyboards. To protect keyboard and IT equipment
do not spray directly on to a machine.
• To help further reduce the risk of transmission, dispose of tissues in a plastic bag when in a
learning area. Dispose of this in the bin within the sealed bag. Sanitise your hands after use of
tissue.
WAYS WE CAN MINIMISE COVID RISK

• In line with current UK Government Guidance, there is no requirement to


wear face coverings in any areas, however if you wish to wear one you can do
so if you choose.
• All learners are required to follow Government/College guidelines, which
means rules on site may change quickly. Once these changes are communicated
from staff to you, it will be up to you to adjust you behaviour to follow the
newly set rules.
PAPER TOWERS

• In your group you will be given 12 sheets of paper. The group with the tallest
tower wins.
AFTER LUNCH

Meet here at 1.45 PM

We will then head over to the music


block.

LOGIC TEST DRIVE

Who has used Logic before? Pair with


someone who hasn’t.
LUNCH

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