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| Module Availability |
| Semester 1 |
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| Assessment Pattern |
Coursework 1: online test - 30%
Coursework 2: composition portfolio and reflective journal - 70%
A minimum of 40% for each Unit of Assessment.
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| Module Overview |
| This module will introduce you to computer-based compositional practice and develop strategies for its implementation. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| None |
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| Module Aims |
The aims of this module are to:
• Introduce you to the historical and aesthetical basis for computer-based compositional practice.
• Provide you with strategies (across theory and practice) for developing computer-based creative practice.
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| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module you should be able to:
• Understand the historical and aesthetical basis for computer-based compositional practice.
• Understand the specific challenges of computer-based compositional practice.
• Implement a range of approaches to the challenges of computer-based creative practice.
• Understand the role of social networking technologies in the development and promotion of your compositional practice.
Transferable skills:
• Communicate the subject knowledge acquired during the year and demonstrate an understanding of relevant terminology.
• Use and access a range of learning resources (including IT) and know how to plan work to meet deadlines.
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| Module Content |
The following is an indication of the likely topics to be covered:
• The historical and aesthetical basis for computer-based creative practice.
• The conceptual and aesthetical basis for contemporary computer-based creative practice.
• Strategies for enhancing and developing computer-based creative practice.
• How to make best use of music-based social networking technologies.
• How to develop an effective studio-practice regime.
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
• Lectures.
• Tutorials.
• Workshops.
• Guided reading and listening.
• Responding to questions in class.
• Preparing for and taking part in class tests.
• Producing a portfolio of composition tasks.
• Producing a reflective journal following the compositional tasks.
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
Compulsory
Cox, Christopher & Warner, Daniel, (editors), 2004: Audio Culture: readings in modern music (New York: Continuum)
Recommended
Hugill, Andrew, 2008: The Digital Musician (New York: Routledge)
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| Last Updated |
| 11.04.11 |
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