Critical Approaches to Recorded and Electronic Music - AIM2218

Assessment 1: Other

Participation in class discussion and informal group presentation exercises, spaced over the course of the module and equivalent to 1000 words. Students will be offered verbal feedback on these exercises.

Other

Assessment 1: Portfolio

Portfolio of written exercises. Short research-based, analytical, and reflective tasks relating to the technical, critical, and analytical approaches covered in the module

Portfolio

Assessment 2: Written Assignment

2000-word report chosen from a list of topics provided by the module tutor, focusing on a case study selected by the student.

Written Assignment

<p>This module will introduce you to a range of electronic music and music production practices, and examine them from technological, cultural, and musical perspectives. You will study a variety of critical frameworks, analytical techniques, and production contexts which will enable you to examine the relationship between technology and music-making.</p>

School of Arts and Humanities

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Music

AIM2218 - Critical Approaches to Recorded and Electronic Music

Critical Approaches to Recorded and Electronic Music

be able to demonstrate an informed understanding of a range of musical production approaches, styles and techniques.

be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of electronic and recorded music.

be able to analyse and interpret a variety of evidence related to electronic and recorded music.

be able to construct an articulate, well-structured, convincing, and appropriately presented argument, in spoken and/or written form, drawing on a range of source materials as appropriate evidence

be able to show awareness of the critical frameworks and technical issues that surround these subjects, and their relationship to each other.

be able to demonstrate an informed understanding of the implications of computers and other electronic technologies on musical thought and practice.