YR 12 LESSON NOTES

Term 1, 2012

WEEK 1

Lesson 1. Yr 12, T1 WK1 Introduction – powerpoint from first Yr 12 lesson.  Also, in this lesson we watched performance videos of former students and discussed marking standards.
Lesson 2. Hearing Intervals #1 – powerpoint.  In this lesson, students received written feedback from 2011 Term 4 assignments, did an interval quiz and used individual time to work towards MAP goals.

WEEK 2

Lesson 1. Students learned how to “Comp” vocal takes in Pro Tools using the video tutorial found on the Recording page.  Unfortunately due to technical problems with the laptops, students did not get to spend as much time on this activity as hoped.  Those students who feel that they did not fully grasp this skill should go back and complete the activity.  Pro Tools files can be found on the MIC Server (follow instructional video on the Recording page).

Lesson 2. Students learned the differences between Mono and Stereo recordings by listening to two versions of the same song “Somewhere over the rainbow – by Tommy Emmanuel”.  Overwhelmingly, students agreed that the stereo recording sounded better and was more enjoyable to listen to.  Also, students drew a “soundstage” map while listening to “Heart’s a Mess – by Gotye”.  The goal of this activity was to actively listen to all the details in the recording and determine where in the stereo spectrum each instrument had been placed.  Students then had MAP time but had to set immediate goals for themselves and later reflect on how successful they were at achieving them.  Audio files for this lesson are located in micserver/studentdata/music/protools/mono-stereo

WEEK 3

Lesson 1. In this lesson, the Term 1 music assignment was handed out; it is available for download on the Task Sheet page.  Students also discussed the use of music technology in performance, ways to prepare for performance (Physical, Mental, Musical & Professional preparation).  Students watched videos of both good and bad student performances and evaluated how preparation may have played a role.  Students also had Prac time where they had to set goals for themselves and then evaluated how well they thought they had completed them.

Lesson 2. In this lesson, students were able to pick up where Lesson 1, Week 2 left off.  Students used this video tutorial to learn how to record multiple takes and assemble them into one “composite take” in Pro Tools.

WEEK 4

Lesson 1. This lesson was somewhat disrupted for both year 12 classes by the Film and TV excursion.  The lesson was divided into three parts.  1) Firstly, students spent around 25 mins working their way through “Woody’s Theory Adventure” (not “Woody Says” on www.guitargames.net).  This game teaches/revises the musical alphabet.  2) Secondly, students had around 35+ mins of Creative prac time (composing or improvising).  3) Lastly, students watched and discussed several music performance videos which featured the use of music technology in some form; Jason Mraz(singing into guitar), The Kills (electronic drums) & Xavier Rudd (distorted acoustic & fully miked instrument set).  Also, students had the opportunity to experience “live” stereo sound via a portable recorder and a set of headphones as a prelude to further training in Pro Tools.