MUT-40005 - Module Specification
School of Humanities
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2020/21

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2020/21

Advanced Techniques in Creative Music Technologies allows students to develop, with a small team of tutors, advanced skills in an area of study related to their developing individual research interests (e.g. using digital music controllers, developing new interfaces for music expression, advanced audio processing techniques). Content is determined by individual negotiation between student and supervisor, to include a range of directed work and research planning.

To develop, with a small team of tutors, advanced skills in an area of study related to
students' developing individual research interests (e.g. using digital music controllers,
developing new interfaces for music expression, advanced audio processing
techniques).

Intended Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate systematic knowledge of, critically evaluate and apply the techniques, technologies and methodologies applicable to research, creative practice, technology development and advanced scholarship in music technology. will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02
Systematically and creatively assess the relationships between methods of and approaches to composition and performance, and interpretations thereof, in relevant themes, issues, and technologies. will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02
Demonstrate suitably advanced compositional skills in chosen style(s) and media, emphasising the ability to conceive ideas, develop them in a consistent way, present them effectively, and reflect critically on compositional processes. will be achieved by assessments: 01
Apply technical skills on specific advanced tools or tasks related to digital
arts. will be achieved by assessments: 01
Demonstrate selfdirection and originality in employing strategies to address problems, issues, theories or debates in the academic discipline will be achieved by assessments: 01
Communicate appropriately through use of higher level writing skills, aimed at specialist and nonspecialist audiences, with appropriate use of academic referencing will be achieved by assessments: 02

Study hours

Contact time (supervisions+presentation workshop): 12 hours
Seminar preparation and research (152 hours)
Assessment preparation and completion (136 hours)

School Rules

None

Description of Module Assessment