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MU2004 Electronic Music

Academic year(s): 2015-2016

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 8

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: TBC

This is a practical module offering students the opportunity to work in small groups in the Music Centre's studio to create music from electronic sources. Accompanying lectures examine the history of electronic music and look at significant composers who have worked in this genre, such as Varese, Stockhausen and Boulez. The module also offers tuition in music notation software packages such as Sibelius and Cubase. No prior experience in electronic music is necessary in order to take the module, but some knowledge of conventional musical notation will be required.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact:

Scheduled learning hours: 38

Guided independent study hours: 162

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews:

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 100%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: TBC