MUSC U7Z02 - Electroacoustic Composition: Composing with Sound

Module Details

Module Code: MUSC U7Z02
Full Title: Electroacoustic Composition: Composing with Sound
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Niall Coghlan
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: The aim of this module is to introduce students to the history, aesthetics and practice of electroacoustic music, outlining current compositional techniques and principles. This module will be delivered through a series of lectures, as well as practical and listening classes.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Show an understanding of electroacoustic music aesthetics
MLO2 Show an understanding of current compositional techniques and practice
MLO3 Illustrate an understanding of this genre through a composition portfolio and reflective writing
MLO4 An awareness of how this genre is disseminated and experienced in the art world, and furthermore, how the skills gained in this module are transferable to industry
Pre-requisite learning
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
No recommendations listed
 
Module Indicative Content
Overview of Electroacoustic Music
Introduction to the historical context of electroacoustic music, current practices, various approaches and styles.
Approaches to presenting electroacoustic music
Concert, radiophonic, multichannel, installation, acousmatic, diffusion.
Audio Creation
Field recording and creating sound material for projects.
Sound editing and manipulation
Introduction to digital sound manipulation and processing.
Composing
Creating compositions using sound materials
Writing about sound
Writing about sound and practice
Transferable skills
Creating an awareness of how the listening and compositional skills gained throughout the module are transferable to industry practice in audio design.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Portfolio % of Total Mark 100
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing n/a Learning Outcome 1,2,3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Composition Portfolio (and supporting material).
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Lectures take place Week 1-6 Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact Practical takes place Week 1-6 Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact No Description Every Week 1.00 1
Practical Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Total Weekly Learner Workload 8.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 3.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Leigh Landy. (2007), Understanding the Art of Sound Organisation, MIT Press, [ISBN: 978026252925].
  • Joel Chadabe. (1997), Electric Sound: The Past and Promise of Electronic Music, Prentice-Hall, New Jersey.
  • Christoph Cox, Daniel Warner. (2004), Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music, Continuum, [ISBN: 9780826416155].
  • Thom Holmes. (2015), Electronic and Experimental Music : Technology, Music, and Culture.
This module does not have any article/paper resources
Other Resources