Performing with Electronics (W3098)

15 credits, Level 5

Autumn teaching

This module explores electronic music performance as a part of a critical music technology practice. It examines theories and techniques of improvisation, notation, electroacoustic composition, live spatialisation, instruments as performance systems, live electronics, new interfaces for musical expression, audio-visual performance, and electronic music performance within the contexts of historical and contemporary practice.

You will develop innovative performance projects that engage with a hybrid approach to the deployment of music technology systems. The module will also develop a range of skills in the presentation, preparation, and setup of performance projects and encourage a critical self-reflective practice.

Contact hours and workload

This module is approximately 150 hours of work. This breaks down into about 22 hours of contact time and about 128 hours of independent study. The University may make minor variations to the contact hours for operational reasons, including timetabling requirements.

We regularly review our modules to incorporate student feedback, staff expertise, as well as the latest research and teaching methodology. We’re planning to run these modules in the academic year 2023/24. However, there may be changes to these modules in response to feedback, staff availability, student demand or updates to our curriculum. We’ll make sure to let you know of any material changes to modules at the earliest opportunity.

Courses

This module is offered on the following courses:

• Music BA
• Music Technology BA