MU-403 New Technologies
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Bendik Hofseth
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- English
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Master's Programme in Popular Music
- Master's Programme in Music Management
Teaching language
EnglishCourse contents
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Integration of electronic media in the music industry; internet and mobile
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New ways of disseminating artwork, marketing and promotion
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Streaming/download services and how they work
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Changes in the production of music and pictures; studio technologies and costs
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Piracy
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Social networks, building fan bases locally and globally
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ISO-standards, metadata, MPEG-formats, proprietary and non-proprietary technologies
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Computer games and interactive technologies
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Disruptive technologies
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Research on metadata, music DNA
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, the student should:
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have acquired an overview of existing and coming technologies relevant to the field
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be able to undertake in-depth analysis of the development and evolution of new technologies
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be able to critically assess the validity of conclusions drawn about the progress of new technologies
Examination requirements
Mandatory attendance is a premise.
Assessment methods and criteria
One 5-hour individual written exam. Assessed on the basis A-F