MUR118 Music Technology for Electronic Music
- ECTS Credits:
- 15
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Fine Arts
- Course Leader:
- Jon Marius Aareskjold-Drecker
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian or English
- Duration:
- 2 terms
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Electronic Music, Bachelor Programme
Teaching language
Norwegian or EnglishCourse contents
The course emphasizes recording and mixing music, the use of analog and digital synthesizers and midi programming / beat making. The students focus on developing their own work routines in relation to artistic assessments and critical listening. In music production, it is important for the student to have knowledge of relevant sound theories and international electronic music concepts used in a sound studio. An introduction is given to basic signal theory and acoustics.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student should:
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have knowledge of basic theory and concepts in electronic music
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be able to use central tools in music production
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have knowledge of the use of music technology in their own artistic practice
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be able to make a music production that contains recordings of acoustic instruments
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be able to make artistic and aesthetic assessments in the use of music technology
Examination requirements
Approved attendance in compulsory classes.
Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Admission for external candidates
No
Offered as Single Standing Module
No
Assessment methods and criteria
Individual portfolio submission consisting of:
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a practical sound production of approx. 5-10 minutes which may consist of several recordings
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a written reflection paper of minimum 500 words
Further information is provided in Canvas at the start of the semester. An overall grade is given for the portfolio.
Graded assessment.