Please note! Course description is confirmed for two academic years, which means that in general, e.g. Learning outcomes, assessment methods and key content stays unchanged. However, via course syllabus, it is possible to specify or change the course execution in each realization of the course, such as how the contact sessions are organized, assessment methods weighted or materials used.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

  1. Get acquainted with the history of electronic music instruments.
  2. Have the ability to create own music within the constraints of vintage electronic instruments.
  3. Have the ability to create and express ideas on scenarios of how music technology might develop in the future.
  4. Gain a broadened conception of what music is and what it could be.

Credits: 6

Schedule: 02.12.2024 - 21.02.2025

Teacher in charge (valid for whole curriculum period):

Teacher in charge (applies in this implementation): Antti Ikonen

Contact information for the course (applies in this implementation):

CEFR level (valid for whole curriculum period):

Language of instruction and studies (applies in this implementation):

Teaching language: English. Languages of study attainment: English

CONTENT, ASSESSMENT AND WORKLOAD

Content
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    The course consists of two modules: the first one is devoted to exploring early synthesisers and using them to compose new music. The second one is focusing on philosophy and concepts of experimental music, ending at students' presentations

Assessment Methods and Criteria
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Participation in teaching, completed assignments.

    Minimum 80% attendance.

    See MyCourses for more detailed information on evaluations methods and criteria.

     

Workload
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    6 ECTS ≈ 162h

    Contact hours 35h / 127h

    Lectures 40h

    Groupwork 12h

    Workshop and practice-based work 30h

    Independent reading and writing 30h

    Reflection and thinking 40h

    Other 10h

DETAILS

Substitutes for Courses
Prerequisites
SDG: Sustainable Development Goals

    3 Good Health and Well-being

    4 Quality Education

    10 Reduced Inequality

    11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

    12 Responsible Production and Consumption

FURTHER INFORMATION

Further Information
  • valid for whole curriculum period:

    Teaching Language: English

    Teaching Period: 2024-2025 Autumn II - Spring III
    2025-2026 Autumn II - Spring III

    Registration:

    Minimum amount of participants 8
    Maximum amount of participants 16.

    Priority order to courses is according to the order of priority decided by the Academic committee for School of Arts, Design and Architecture
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