Module Descriptors
DIGITAL PERFORMANCE APPLICATIONS
MUSI50275
Key Facts
Digital, Technology, Innovation and Business
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: David Payling
Email: D.Payling@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 74
Independent Study Hours: 226
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
- COURSEWORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Additional Assessment Details
100% in course assessment, 2 equally weighted assignments
Comprising:
1. 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 (50%)
2. Creation of a 20 minute live set incorporating alternative and exploratory uses of technology to achieve an effective live performance including a written evaluation (1,500 words) documenting the development of your set assessing learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5 (50%) (Final assessment)
Comprising:
1. 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 (50%)
2. Creation of a 20 minute live set incorporating alternative and exploratory uses of technology to achieve an effective live performance including a written evaluation (1,500 words) documenting the development of your set assessing learning outcomes 3, 4 and 5 (50%) (Final assessment)
Indicative Content
Prepare and implement two live performance using computer based tools and associated hardware.
Incorporate prior knowledge gained in level 4 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.
Incorporate prior knowledge gained in level 4 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.
Resources
Suitable Live performance Software and hardware tools
Venue for live performance, Student Union Club and F14 lecture theatre
Venue for live performance, Student Union Club and F14 lecture theatre
Learning Strategies
3 hours per week lecture/practical over 24 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.
Texts
Brewster, B., Broughton, F., 2006. Last night a DJ saved my life. London. Headline.
Brewster, B., Broughton, F., 2006. How to DJ (properly): the art and science of playing records. London. Bantam.
Cox, C. Warner, D., 2004. Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music. New York. Continuum
International Publishing.
Emerson, S., 2007. Living Electronic Music, Aldershot. Ashgate.
Frith, S., 1996. Performing Rites. Oxford. Oxford University Press.
Margulies, J., 2010. Ableton Live 8 power! : the comprehensive guide. Boston, MA : Course Technology PTR.
Small, C. (1998). Musicking, the Meanings of Performing and Listening. Middletown, CT.
Wesleyan University Press.
Brewster, B., Broughton, F., 2006. How to DJ (properly): the art and science of playing records. London. Bantam.
Cox, C. Warner, D., 2004. Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music. New York. Continuum
International Publishing.
Emerson, S., 2007. Living Electronic Music, Aldershot. Ashgate.
Frith, S., 1996. Performing Rites. Oxford. Oxford University Press.
Margulies, J., 2010. Ableton Live 8 power! : the comprehensive guide. Boston, MA : Course Technology PTR.
Small, C. (1998). Musicking, the Meanings of Performing and Listening. Middletown, CT.
Wesleyan University Press.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. DESIGN A LIVE SET USING DIGITAL AUDIO AND A SUITABLE LIVE SOFTWARE APPLICATION.
[Knowledge and Understanding]
2. REVIEW SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE TOOLS RELATED TO LIVE PERFORMANCES.
[Learning; Reflection]
3. DEMONSTRATE PRACTICAL USE OF LIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE TO PEERS AND STAFF.
[Problem Solving]
4. PERFORM A LIVE SET INCORPORATING EXPLORATORY USE OF HARDWARE CONTROLLERS AND ASSOCIATED
SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE TOOLS.
[Application]
5. ANALYSE LIVE PERFORMANCE PRACTICES AND METHODOLOGIES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH NEW PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES.
[Analysis; Reflection]
[Knowledge and Understanding]
2. REVIEW SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE TOOLS RELATED TO LIVE PERFORMANCES.
[Learning; Reflection]
3. DEMONSTRATE PRACTICAL USE OF LIVE SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE TO PEERS AND STAFF.
[Problem Solving]
4. PERFORM A LIVE SET INCORPORATING EXPLORATORY USE OF HARDWARE CONTROLLERS AND ASSOCIATED
SOFTWARE PERFORMANCE TOOLS.
[Application]
5. ANALYSE LIVE PERFORMANCE PRACTICES AND METHODOLOGIES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH NEW PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGIES.
[Analysis; Reflection]