Module Descriptors
PERFORMANCE AND INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY 1
MUSI40069
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: David Newman
Email: D.J.Newman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 70%
- ASSIGNMENT - SECOND ASSIGNMENT weighted at 30%
Module Details
Module Resources
Rehearsal room
Recording Studio
External musical resources may be required
FCET Music Technology laboratory
Recording Studio
External musical resources may be required
FCET Music Technology laboratory
Module Texts
Musical Acoustics 3rd Ed. Donald Hall. Brooks & Cole. 2002. ISBN 0-534-37728-9
The Science of Sound. 3rd Ed. Rossing, Moore & Wheeler. Addison Wesley, 2002. ISBN 0-8053-8565-7.
Music and Imagination, Aaron Copeland, 1972, ISBN, 067 458 9157.
The Practice of Performance, (Studies in musical interpretation), edited by J Rink, 1995, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0521 453747.
Rehearse, Direct and Play (A students guide to group music making), William Lloyd, Paul Terry, 1993, Musonix Publ ISBN 0951721437
Acoustics and Electroacoustics M.Rossi, Artech House 1988, ISBN 0890062552
The Science of Sound. 3rd Ed. Rossing, Moore & Wheeler. Addison Wesley, 2002. ISBN 0-8053-8565-7.
Music and Imagination, Aaron Copeland, 1972, ISBN, 067 458 9157.
The Practice of Performance, (Studies in musical interpretation), edited by J Rink, 1995, Cambridge University Press, ISBN 0521 453747.
Rehearse, Direct and Play (A students guide to group music making), William Lloyd, Paul Terry, 1993, Musonix Publ ISBN 0951721437
Acoustics and Electroacoustics M.Rossi, Artech House 1988, ISBN 0890062552
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be taught by a combination of lectures, group tuition and practical performances.
The independent student centred learning will involve both individual and group based work, with students expected to define the arrangements and plan the rehearsals to meet a series of deadlines. A logbook of activities should be kept, which will be inspected by the tutor at the end of the module.
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The independent student centred learning will involve both individual and group based work, with students expected to define the arrangements and plan the rehearsals to meet a series of deadlines. A logbook of activities should be kept, which will be inspected by the tutor at the end of the module.
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Module Indicative Content
The module will cover;
1. Introduction to the design, construction and application of various mechanical 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 string, wind and percussive families.
4. The selection, practice and performance of a number of acoustic compositions within the live environment. These will be group performances and will involve communication with other members in terms of choice of material, defining the type of arrangement and allocation of individual tasks within a group environment.
5. Study of artist performance and audience response to performance.
1. Introduction to the design, construction and application of various mechanical 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 string, wind and percussive families.
4. The selection, practice and performance of a number of acoustic compositions within the live environment. These will be group performances and will involve communication with other members in terms of choice of material, defining the type of arrangement and allocation of individual tasks within a group environment.
5. Study of artist performance and audience response to performance.
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment comprising of:-
1. Assignment (70%). Plan, present and document an acoustic performance. (Assessing Learning Outcomes 3 and 4).
2. Assignment (30%). Written assignment, 1500 words, research into the acoustic properties and design of a musical instrument. (Assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2).
1. Assignment (70%). Plan, present and document an acoustic performance. (Assessing Learning Outcomes 3 and 4).
2. Assignment (30%). Written assignment, 1500 words, research into the acoustic properties and design of a musical instrument. (Assessing Learning Outcomes 1 and 2).