Using Digital Sampling Techniques for Composing

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
T/505/5032
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
48 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand the role of samplers in music production.

Assessment Criteria

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

Know how to choose loops for sampling. 

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe what is meant by a 'loop' in sampling.
  • 2.2
    Define 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
    Describe different types of musical structure.
  • 3.2
    Describe types of tempo and dynamics.
  • 3.3
    Compose a piece of music including loops.
  • 3.4
    Describe how the loops contribute to the composition.
  • 3.5
    Assess how it communicates with its intended audience.
4

Be able to remix a composition.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Illustrate how the composition could be remixed.
  • 4.2
    Describe 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 describe ways in which they:
    a) remain related
    b) are different.