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MUSIC340-23A (NET)
Music Technology 3: Creative Project
15 Points
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Convenor(s)
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Lucien Johnson
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lucien.johnson@waikato.ac.nz
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Michael Williams
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IJ.2.02
michael.williams@waikato.ac.nz
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What this paper is about
How this paper will be taught
The theme of this paper is artistic collaboration. Projects are intended to simulate the real life experience of composers. This includes taking direction from artists from other disciplines, as well as generating and leading artistic projects oneself.
There are four components in the paper:
Aesthetics, history and critical evaluation. Guided research studies.
Technical studies. A practical implementation of some of the hardware and industry–standard software used to create musical compositions and sound design in a variety of genres, with a focus on computer technology.
Practical Studies. Completing practical tasks to develop skills with the emphasis on producing high quality and imaginative finished works.
Compositional Skills. Applying the research discoveries and evaluations from theory by embodying them in original compositions.
As a level three course, learning in this paper requires a higher level of self-directed, research-focussed work by students.
The pedagogical approach in this paper tasks students with research reading and listening in specified areas, then applying this learning critically in your own creative projects.
The research topics cover selected important aspects of electronic music aesthetics, history, listening, production and composition. Technical and compositional issues will be approached in practical terms.
Students may choose to use any appropriate software and hardware in their creative work.
Pro-Tools, Ableton and MAX are available in the University Labs.
Required Readings
TEXTS/SOFTWARE
All these texts are available electronically. Access them through the Resources panel in Moodle.
** Manzo, V.J. Max/MSP/Jitter for Music. OUP 2011
** Rothenberg, David and Marta Ulvaeus (eds.) The Book of Music and Nature. Wesleyan University Press 2001
• Schafer, R. Murray The Tuning of the World. Destiny Books (1977) 1994
Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
Assessments
How you will be assessed
The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam.