Module Descriptors
INTERACTIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCE AND COMPOSITION
MUSI70172
Key Facts
School of Digital, Technologies and Arts
Level 7
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- COURSEWORK weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Additional Assessment Details
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
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
Module Indicative Content
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.
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.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
Students should have studied an introductory module in composition and performance at undergraduate level or have appropriate prior experience.
Module Resources
The FCET Music Technology laboratories
Module Texts
Cox, C. Warner, D. (2004) Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music. Continuum Books
Dodge, C, Jerse, T. (1997) Computer Music, Synthesis , Composition and Performance. Schrimer
Emmerson, S. (2007) Living Electronic Music. Ashgate, Aldershot
Emmerson, S. (1986) The Language Of Electroacoustic Music. Macmillan Press
Holmes, T. (2002) Electronic and Experimental Music. Routledge
Landy, L. (2007) Understanding the Art Of Sound Organisation. The MIT Press
Nattiez, J. (1990) Music and Discourse - Towards And Semiology Of Music. Princeton University Press
Small, C. (1998) Musicking, The Meanings Of Performance And Listening. Wesleyan University Press
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
Dodge, C, Jerse, T. (1997) Computer Music, Synthesis , Composition and Performance. Schrimer
Emmerson, S. (2007) Living Electronic Music. Ashgate, Aldershot
Emmerson, S. (1986) The Language Of Electroacoustic Music. Macmillan Press
Holmes, T. (2002) Electronic and Experimental Music. Routledge
Landy, L. (2007) Understanding the Art Of Sound Organisation. The MIT Press
Nattiez, J. (1990) Music and Discourse - Towards And Semiology Of Music. Princeton University Press
Small, C. (1998) Musicking, The Meanings Of Performance And Listening. Wesleyan University Press
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
Module Learning Strategies
3 hours per week. Lectures and interactive laboratory/demonstration sessions.
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