Module Descriptors
DIGITAL PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS 1
MUSI50148
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 5
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Simon Waite
Email: S.J.Waite@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 38
Independent Study Hours: 112
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Suitable Live performance Software and hardware tools
Venue for live performance - Student's Union club and appropriate lecture theatre
Venue for live performance - Student's Union club and appropriate lecture theatre
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
Brewster, B., Broughton, F., 2006. Last night a DJ saved my life. London. Headline. ISBN: 9780755313983
Brewster, B., Broughton, F., 2006. How to DJ (properly): the art and science of playing records. London. Bantam. ISBN: 9780593058114
Cox, C. Warner, D., 2004. Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music. New York. Continuum
International Publishing. ISBN: 9780826416148
Emerson, S., 2007. Living Electronic Music, Aldershot. Ashgate. ISBN: 9780754655480
Frith, S., 1996. Performing Rites. Oxford. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0192880608
Margulies, J., 2010. Ableton Live 8 power! : the comprehensive guide. Boston, MA : Course Technology PTR. ISBN: 9781598639759
Small, C. (1998). Musicking, the Meanings of Performing and Listening. Middletown, CT.
Wesleyan University Press. ISBN: 9780819522573
Wesleyan University Press.
Brewster, B., Broughton, F., 2006. How to DJ (properly): the art and science of playing records. London. Bantam. ISBN: 9780593058114
Cox, C. Warner, D., 2004. Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music. New York. Continuum
International Publishing. ISBN: 9780826416148
Emerson, S., 2007. Living Electronic Music, Aldershot. Ashgate. ISBN: 9780754655480
Frith, S., 1996. Performing Rites. Oxford. Oxford University Press. ISBN: 0192880608
Margulies, J., 2010. Ableton Live 8 power! : the comprehensive guide. Boston, MA : Course Technology PTR. ISBN: 9781598639759
Small, C. (1998). Musicking, the Meanings of Performing and Listening. Middletown, CT.
Wesleyan University Press. ISBN: 9780819522573
Wesleyan University Press.
Module Learning Strategies
3 hours per week lecture/practical over 12 weeks in groups of 20.
Technical skills instruction. 2 hours in total (groups of 4) to cover signal flow and routing for live use.
Technical skills instruction. 2 hours in total (groups of 4) to cover signal flow and routing for live use.
Module Indicative Content
Prepare and implement a live performance using computer based tools and associated hardware.
Translating compositional skills into a live environment. This will involve using MIDI, audio and audio effects processing.
Real-time time stretching, granular synthesis and audio warping.
Improvisation methods for use in a live situation.
Translating compositional skills into a live environment. This will involve using MIDI, audio and audio effects processing.
Real-time time stretching, granular synthesis and audio warping.
Improvisation methods for use in a live situation.
Module Additional Assessment Details
A coursework weighted at 100% assessing all Learning Outcomes.
Comprising:
Creation and performance of a 20 minute live set centred around computer based technology incorporating room for improvisation and live control with supporting written evaluation (1,500 words) assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3 (100%) (Final assessment)
Comprising:
Creation and performance of a 20 minute live set centred around computer based technology incorporating room for improvisation and live control with supporting written evaluation (1,500 words) assessing learning outcomes 1, 2 and 3 (100%) (Final assessment)