This module is not currently running in 2024 to 2025.
On this module, students will be introduced to the digital audio workstation and key pieces of software in order to create original pieces of music. Fundamental technical skills in recording, editing, transforming and mixing sound will be developed. Examples from a range of contemporary styles will be examined and their musical characteristics will be analysed in order to provide compositional models for creative work.
Total Contact Hours: 22
Private Study Hours: 128
Total Study Hours: 150
Main assessment methods
Composition Portfolio (approx.. 3 minutes) – 80%
Commentary (500 words) – 20%
Reassessment methods
Like-for-like
Indicative Reading List
Cox, C. (ed.) (2016). Audio Culture: Readings in Modern Music. London: Bloomsbury.
Holmes, T. (2002). Electronic and Experimental Music: Pioneers in Technology and Composition. New York: Routledge.
Hugill, A. (2012). The Digital Musician. London: Routledge.
Wishart, T. (1997). On Sonic Art. London: Routledge.
See the library reading list for this module (Medway)
The intended subject specific learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Utilise industry-standard music software on the digital audio workstation in order to record, edit, transform and mix sound;
2 Use a range of compositional techniques in order to facilitate original composition;
3 Understand aspects of important contemporary musical styles and their associated contexts.
The intended generic learning outcomes.
On successfully completing the module students will be able to:
1 Be self-critical of work in progress, responding to the critical insights of others and investigating and assessing alternative methods and techniques;
2 Prioritise tasks and work efficiently on a project over a period of time;
3 Demonstrate flexibility of thought and an openness to new thinking.
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