Using Digital Sampling Techniques for Composing

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
F/505/4501
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
27 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the role of samplers in music production.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    State how samplers are used in music production.
  • 1.2
    State the difference between a hardware and software sampler.
  • 1.3
    State an example of commercial music where a sampler has been used.
2

Know how to choose loops for sampling.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    State what is meant by a "loop" in sampling.
  • 2.2
    Identify possible loops to be used for a given project.
  • 2.3
    Select loops which are suitable for a given project.
3

Be able to produce a musical composition using loops.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    List different types of musical structure.
  • 3.2
    List types of tempo and dynamics.
  • 3.3
    Compose a piece of music including loops.
  • 3.4
    State how the loops contribute to the composition.
  • 3.5
    State how it communicates with its intended audience.
4

Be able to remix a composition.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    State how the composition could be remixed.
  • 4.2
    State how the remix has produced a different sounding composition which contains the same hook.
5

Review the compositions.

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1
    Compare the compositions and state ways in which they:
    a) remain related
    b) are different.