| CODE | MSP3086 | |||||||||||||||
| TITLE | Music Technology in Composition | |||||||||||||||
| UM LEVEL | 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course | |||||||||||||||
| MQF LEVEL | 6 | |||||||||||||||
| ECTS CREDITS | 4 | |||||||||||||||
| DEPARTMENT | Music Studies | |||||||||||||||
| DESCRIPTION | This study-unit aims to give students an intermediate to advanced level of technological fluency and skill so that music studies becomes an effective medium of producing compositions. The study-unit is particularly concerned with the relationship between equipment and associated compositional techniques and styles of music such as film, media and commercial as well as production of all music in general. The approach adopted will be to instill in students a thorough understanding of the theoretical principle son which music technology is based so that the student can apply that understanding in professional project and recording studies. The study-unit will comprehensively deal with the fundamental techniques and methods of music technology progressing rapidly to explore advanced theory and practical applications. All major aspects of the discipline will be covered at an advanced level, including studio configuration, information flow, programming acoustics and sound engineering theory. The practical elements of the course will provide in-depth coverage of sequencing software, plug-ins, virtual instruments and HD recording. Study-unit Aims: - To develop skills in the use of technology in musical composition which are necessary for much employment as a composer and in related fields, for example: music composition, production, sound design, music and media industries in general. - To develop skills in areas of composition that are not primarily notation based, for example: film scoring, composing commercial music and sound design. - To acquire advanced level of practical skills (in addition to those in composition) in production, editing, publishing and recording. - To acquire skills and understanding of techniques in areas as acoustics. Learning Outcomes: 1. Knowledge & Understanding: At the end of the course the learner will be exposed to the following specialised knowledge: - composing at an intermediate level in a virtual music studio environment; - use of music equipment in a variety of contexts, for example: production and editing; - use of music equipment in appropriate and creative ways at a professional level; - music composition for: Film, TV, Video Games and Radio. 2. Skills: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Use audio computers; - Use studio hardware; - Use production software; - Compose for the media. 3. Competence: At the end of the course the learner will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to: - Use the required music hardware and software found in diverse studio environments and use technological advancements in his work as a composer or/and producer. 4. Learning Outcomes: By the end of the study-unit the student will be able to: - Understand the theoretical principles that underpin music equipment and be able to apply them in practical situations (music industry); - Understand the importance of music technology in todays’ world; - Understand music technology techniques in composition and production . Main Text/s and any supplementary readings: Brown, Roger: Electronic Dance Music Programming Buick, Peter and Lennard, Vic: Music Technology Reference Huber, David M and Runstein, Robert E: Modern Recording Techniques (4th Edition) Penfold, RA: Electronic Music and MIDI Projects |
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| ADDITIONAL NOTES | Pre-requisite Study-unit: MSP1186 | |||||||||||||||
| STUDY-UNIT TYPE | Performance & Practical | |||||||||||||||
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| LECTURER/S | Gordon Mario Zammit |
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