MU2004 Electronic Music

Academic year

2024 to 2025 Semester 1

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Key module information

SCOTCAT credits

20

The Scottish Credit Accumulation and Transfer (SCOTCAT) system allows credits gained in Scotland to be transferred between institutions. The number of credits associated with a module gives an indication of the amount of learning effort required by the learner. European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) credits are half the value of SCOTCAT credits.

SCQF level

SCQF level 8

The Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) provides an indication of the complexity of award qualifications and associated learning and operates on an ascending numeric scale from Levels 1-12 with SCQF Level 10 equating to a Scottish undergraduate Honours degree.

Planned timetable

2.00 pm Mon, Thu

This information is given as indicative. Timetable may change at short notice depending on room availability.

Module coordinator

Dr J A Kemp

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Module Staff

Team taught

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Module description

This is a practical module offering students the opportunity to work in small groups in the Music Centre's Electronic Music Hub to create music from electronic sources. Accompanying lectures and seminars examine the history of electronic music, amplified music and computer music and look at works by significant composers and innovators who have worked in these genres, from Stockhausen to Jimi Hendrix. The module also offers tuition in the music software package Reaper. No prior experience in electronic music is necessary in order to take the module, but some knowledge of music notation or music theory would be advantageous.

Assessment pattern

Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment

Coursework = 100% (an electronic composition weighted at 70% of the overall grade, and an essay weighted at 30%).

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact

2 seminars (x 11 weeks), 1 tutorial (x 10 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours

32

The number of compulsory student:staff contact hours over the period of the module.

Guided independent study hours

162

The number of hours that students are expected to invest in independent study over the period of the module.

Intended learning outcomes

  • To develop a familiarity with using computer software for composition, recording and mastering music
  • To communicate ideas effectively using both short written answers and coherent educational Podcasts
  • To develop an awareness of, and ability to discuss in detail the history and development of music technology and composers of electronic music