MUSA152-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026

Recording Techniques

15 points

Details:
Start Date: Monday, 13 July 2026
End Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Withdrawal Dates
Last Day to withdraw from this course:
  • Without financial penalty (full fee refund): Sunday, 26 July 2026
  • Without academic penalty (including no fee refund): Sunday, 27 September 2026

Description

This course helps the student to develop skills in DAW operation, microphone techniques, and fundamentals of acoustics and digital audio required for complex multitrack recording projects. Students are taught how to apply these skills in a range of production situations, including orchestral, instrumental, and vocal ensemble recording. The concept of critical listening is also introduced, along with practical guidelines for noise and hearing management.

Restrictions

MUSI180, DISC233

Timetable 2026

Students must attend one activity from each section.

Lecture A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Tuesday 12:00 - 14:00 A6 Lecture Theatre
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
Computer Lab A
Activity Day Time Location Weeks
01 Thursday 10:00 - 11:00 Fine Arts 225 Computer Lab
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
02 Thursday 13:00 - 14:00 Fine Arts 225 Computer Lab
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct
03 Thursday 14:00 - 15:00 Fine Arts 225 Computer Lab
13 Jul - 23 Aug
7 Sep - 18 Oct

Assessment

Assessment Due Date Percentage  Description
Referencing Assignment 10%
Audio Manipulation Assignment 10%
Presentation 5% 3-5 minute presentation - Assessed in class
Video No Music 25%
Recording, Mixing, Editing Assignment 20%
Sound Design/Soundscape Assignment 30% With short written component

Indicative Fees

Domestic fee $1,058.00

International fee $5,038.00

* All fees are inclusive of NZ GST or any equivalent overseas tax, and do not include any programme level discount or additional course-related expenses.

For further information see Creative and Digital Arts .

All MUSA152 Occurrences

  • MUSA152-26S2 (C) Semester Two 2026