Last modified: 05 Aug 2021 13:04
This course explores some of the key theoretical and practical concepts and ideas in sound art and electroacoustic compositions surrounding space. Particularly, the course focuses on immersive sound technologies from their initial conceptions to the most recent development and practical applications. Specifically, the course will introduce practical solutions in multichannel compositions and other types of immersive sound technologies, including ambisonics, that can be used in electronic music composition.
| Study Type | Postgraduate | Level | 5 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course will explore theoretical and practical aspects of immersive sound technologies that can be used in electronic music and other new media.
By the end of the course, students will:
Be able to demonstrate theoretical knowledge and understanding of space in electronic music and immersive sound technologies;
Be able to acquire a wide range of practical and technical possibilities in immersive sound technologies;
Have a thorough understanding of the use of space in electronic music as well as a practical knowledge in immersive sound technologies, including ambisonic sound;
Be able to create a portfolio of electronic compositions based on immersive sound technologies.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
Project = A portfolio of one composition and one commentary - 3000 words Feedback - Intructor's oral anf written feedback |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Understand | Be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of historical and theoretical background in spatial music |
| Procedural | Apply | Have a sufficient level of theoretical and practical knowledge in key techniques for sound specialisation and immersive sound |
| Reflection | Create | Be able to design, develop, and realise an original and creative sound composition using spatial and immersive sound techniques |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback | ||||
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Procedural | Apply | Have a sufficient level of theoretical and practical knowledge in key techniques for sound specialisation and immersive sound |
| Reflection | Create | Be able to design, develop, and realise an original and creative sound composition using spatial and immersive sound techniques |
| Conceptual | Understand | Be able to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of historical and theoretical background in spatial music |
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