LEARNING OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of this course, students will:
- Get acquainted with the history of electronic music instruments.
- Have the ability to create own music within the constraints of vintage electronic instruments.
- Have the ability to create and express ideas on scenarios of how music technology might develop in the future.
- 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.
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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
valid for whole curriculum period:
Prerequisites
valid for whole curriculum period:
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 IIIRegistration:
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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