Module Descriptors
PERFORMANCE AND INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY
MUSI40128
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 4
30 credits
Contact
Leader: David Hickman
Email: D.Hickman@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 72
Independent Study Hours: 228
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
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. ISBN0-8053-8565-7.
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
The Science of Sound. 3rd Ed. Rossing, Moore & Wheeler. Addison Wesley, 2002. ISBN0-8053-8565-7.
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
Module Resources
Rehearsal Room
Recording Studio
External Music Resources may be required
Music Technology laboratory
Recording Studio
External Music Resources may be required
Music Technology laboratory
Module Additional Assessment Details
Performance: 100% in course assessed. Including a logbook and presentations assessing learning outcomes 3 & 4 (weighting 70%)
Instrument Technology: Online class test assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2 (weighting 30%)
Instrument Technology: Online class test assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2 (weighting 30%)
Module Learning Strategies
Performance element
24 weeks x 2 hours per week, mix of lecture and practical sessions (groups of 20)
Instrument Technology element
12 weeks x 1 hour lecture, 11 weeks x 1 hour practical (groups of 20)
1 week on-line test
24 weeks x 2 hours per week, mix of lecture and practical sessions (groups of 20)
Instrument Technology element
12 weeks x 1 hour lecture, 11 weeks x 1 hour practical (groups of 20)
1 week on-line test
Module Indicative Content
Introduction to the design, construction and application of various Electro acoustic instruments, amplification and acoustic instruments
Exploration of the main properties of these instruments including analysis of the acoustic and vibrational aspects inherent in their construction, usage and sound production.
Analysis of various instrument technologies with examples from string, wind, percussive and electro acoustic families.
The selection, practice and performance of a number of acoustic and electric 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. Along with a study of artist performance and audience response to performance.
Exploration of the main properties of these instruments including analysis of the acoustic and vibrational aspects inherent in their construction, usage and sound production.
Analysis of various instrument technologies with examples from string, wind, percussive and electro acoustic families.
The selection, practice and performance of a number of acoustic and electric 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. Along with a study of artist performance and audience response to performance.