Module Descriptors
MUSIC AND INSTRUMENT TECHNOLOGY 1
XXET40345
Key Facts
Faculty of Arts and Creative Technologies
Level 4
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 Resources
Music notation software available in the Music Technology studios.
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.
Introduction to the concept of pitch through the study of tonality (major and minor), pitch notation, scale construction and key signatures
Introduction to the concept of rhythm through the study of rhythm notation, rests, time signatures and tempo.
Introduction to the concept of harmony through the study of intervals and chord sequences
Development of skills in the use of a music software package in order to appreciate, understand and demonstrate your musical knowledge
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.
Introduction to the concept of pitch through the study of tonality (major and minor), pitch notation, scale construction and key signatures
Introduction to the concept of rhythm through the study of rhythm notation, rests, time signatures and tempo.
Introduction to the concept of harmony through the study of intervals and chord sequences
Development of skills in the use of a music software package in order to appreciate, understand and demonstrate your musical knowledge
Module Additional Assessment Details
100% Coursework comprising:-
Instrument Technology: Online class test assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2 (weighting 30%)
Music: In-class test assessing learning outcome 3 (weighting 70%) (Final)
Instrument Technology: Online class test assessing learning outcomes 1 & 2 (weighting 30%)
Music: In-class test assessing learning outcome 3 (weighting 70%) (Final)
Module Texts
Pilhofer, M. (2011) Music Theory for Dummies. Wiley. ISBN: 978-11180955078
Billings, R. (2009) All in One to Grade 5: A Fast Track from Beginner to Grade 5 Music Theory. Aaron Publications. ISBN 978-0956199409
Taylor, E (2008) Music Theory in Practice. Associated Board ISBN: 978-1860969430
Pinksterboer, H (2001) The Rough Guide to Reading Music. Rough Guides Ltd. ISBN 1-85828-798-7
Taylor, E. (1989). The A.B. Guide to Music Theory (Part 1). Associated Board, ISBN 1-85472-446-0
Taylor, E. (1999) First Steps in Music Tehory (Grades 1 ¿ 5). Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 1999. ISBN 978-1860960901
Denyer, R (1992) The Guitar Handbook. Pan Books, ISBN 0-330-32750-X
Rossing, Moore & Wheeler (2002) The Science of Sound. Addison Wesley, 2002, ISBN 0-8053-8565-7.
Billings, R. (2009) All in One to Grade 5: A Fast Track from Beginner to Grade 5 Music Theory. Aaron Publications. ISBN 978-0956199409
Taylor, E (2008) Music Theory in Practice. Associated Board ISBN: 978-1860969430
Pinksterboer, H (2001) The Rough Guide to Reading Music. Rough Guides Ltd. ISBN 1-85828-798-7
Taylor, E. (1989). The A.B. Guide to Music Theory (Part 1). Associated Board, ISBN 1-85472-446-0
Taylor, E. (1999) First Steps in Music Tehory (Grades 1 ¿ 5). Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music, 1999. ISBN 978-1860960901
Denyer, R (1992) The Guitar Handbook. Pan Books, ISBN 0-330-32750-X
Rossing, Moore & Wheeler (2002) The Science of Sound. Addison Wesley, 2002, ISBN 0-8053-8565-7.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Learning Strategies
Music element
12 weeks x 2 hours per week, mix of lecture and tutorial sessions (groups of 20)
Instrument Technology element
6 weeks x 1 hour lecture, 6 weeks x 1 hour practical (groups of 20)
1 week on-line test
12 weeks x 2 hours per week, mix of lecture and tutorial sessions (groups of 20)
Instrument Technology element
6 weeks x 1 hour lecture, 6 weeks x 1 hour practical (groups of 20)
1 week on-line test