Production and performance of a suitable multichannel composition (50%) assessing learning outcomes 1 and 3
A 15 minute presentation of key elements of your work (20%) assessing learning outcome 2 and 3
A 1500 word report (30%) assessing learning outcome 2

1. The use of object based programming environments to create original interactive compositions and control live performances.
2. Algorithmic techniques for generating audio and composing music including software design and development.
3. Multichannel spatialisation and diffusion techniques and related technologies.
4. Sound processing and manipulation techniques.

Students should have studied an introductory module in composition and performance at undergraduate level or have appropriate prior experience.

The FCET Music Technology laboratories

Emmerson, S. (2007) Living Electronic Music. Ashgate, Aldershot. ISBN 0754655466
Emmerson, S. (1986) The Language Of Electroacoustic Music. Macmillan Press. ISBN. 0333397592
Cox, C. Warner, D. (2004) Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music. Continuum Books. ISBN: 0826416144
Dodge, C, Jerse, T. (1997) Computer Music, Synthesis , Composition and Performance. Schrimer. ISBN. 0028646827
Holmes, T. (2002) Electronic and Experimental Music. Routledge. ISBN. 0415957826
Landy, L. (2007) Understanding the Art Of Sound Organisation. The MIT Press. ISBN. 0262122928
Nattiez, J. (1990) Music and Discourse - Towards And Semiology Of Music. Princeton University Press. ISBN 0691091366
Small, C. (1998) Musicking, The Meanings Of Performance And Listening. Wesleyan University Press. ISBN. 0819522570
Smalley, D. (2007) Space-form and the Acousmatic Image, Organised Sound. Vol 12, Issue 1, Cambridge University Press, Journel
Wishart, T. (1996) On Sonic Art. Harwood Academic Publishers. ISBN. 371865847X

3 hours per week. Lectures and interactive laboratory/demonstration sessions.
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