Module Descriptors
MUSIC AND INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY 2
MUSI40068
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Hickman
Email: D.Hickman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures and interactive laboratory/demonstration sessions.
2 hour lab/lecture for music/week
1 hour lab/lecture for Musical instrument Technology/week
(1:45, 1:20, 1:20)
2 hour lab/lecture for music/week
1 hour lab/lecture for Musical instrument Technology/week
(1:45, 1:20, 1:20)
Module Indicative Content
The module will cover;
1. Introduction to the design, construction and application of various electromechanical musical instruments.
2. Exploration of the physical properties of these instruments and analyse acoustic and vibrational aspects inherent in their construction, usage and sound production.
3. Analysis of various instrument technologies with examples from electroacoustic families.
4. Introduction to the concept of pitch through the study of;
tonality(major and minor), pitch notation, scale construction, key signatures, modality and other scales, chromaticism and modulation.
5. Introduction to the concept of rhythm through the study of;
rhythm notation, rests, time signatures, tempo, repetition and ostinato.
6. Introduction to the concept of harmony through the study of;
Intervals, addition of second parts(beginnings of harmony), transferable system of chord labelling, drones, discord, suspensions, chord sequences, cadences, blues and jazz sequences.
7. Development of skills in the use of a music software package in order to appreciate, understand and demonstrate your musical knowledge
1. Introduction to the design, construction and application of various electromechanical musical instruments.
2. Exploration of the physical properties of these instruments and analyse acoustic and vibrational aspects inherent in their construction, usage and sound production.
3. Analysis of various instrument technologies with examples from electroacoustic families.
4. Introduction to the concept of pitch through the study of;
tonality(major and minor), pitch notation, scale construction, key signatures, modality and other scales, chromaticism and modulation.
5. Introduction to the concept of rhythm through the study of;
rhythm notation, rests, time signatures, tempo, repetition and ostinato.
6. Introduction to the concept of harmony through the study of;
Intervals, addition of second parts(beginnings of harmony), transferable system of chord labelling, drones, discord, suspensions, chord sequences, cadences, blues and jazz sequences.
7. Development of skills in the use of a music software package in order to appreciate, understand and demonstrate your musical knowledge
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment comprising:-
1. Assignment/ laboratory exercise weighting 30%, assessing Learning Outcomes; 1& 2.
2. Assignment/ laboratory exercise weighting 30%, assessing Learning Outcomes; 3.
3. Class Test weighting 40%, assessing Learning Outcomes; 3.
1. Assignment/ laboratory exercise weighting 30%, assessing Learning Outcomes; 1& 2.
2. Assignment/ laboratory exercise weighting 30%, assessing Learning Outcomes; 3.
3. Class Test weighting 40%, assessing Learning Outcomes; 3.
Module Texts
The Guitar Handbook. Ralph Denyer. Pan Books, 1992, ISBN 0-330-32750-X
The Science of Sound. 3rd Ed. Rossing, Moore & Wheeler. Addison Wesley, 2002, ISBN 0-8053-8565-7.
The A.B. Guide to Music Theory (Part 1) by E.Taylor, ISBN 1-85472-446-0
Fast Guide to Cubase SX by Simon Millward, ISBN 1-87077-583-X
The Rough Guide to Reading Music by Hugo Pinksterboer, ISBN 1-85828-798-7
The Cubase Manual
The Science of Sound. 3rd Ed. Rossing, Moore & Wheeler. Addison Wesley, 2002, ISBN 0-8053-8565-7.
The A.B. Guide to Music Theory (Part 1) by E.Taylor, ISBN 1-85472-446-0
Fast Guide to Cubase SX by Simon Millward, ISBN 1-87077-583-X
The Rough Guide to Reading Music by Hugo Pinksterboer, ISBN 1-85828-798-7
The Cubase Manual
Module Special Admissions Requirements
CE00138-1 Music and Instrument Technology 1
Module Resources
The FCET Music Technology laboratories