Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | Composing for New Media | ||
Code | MUSI557 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr PA Turowski Music Paul.Turowski@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 7 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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• To provide a conceptual basis for composing sound and music for new media |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Understand the role of sound and music in new media. |
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(LO2) Implement basic techniques relevant to composing for new media. |
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(LO3) Understand tools and software relevant to new media composition. |
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(LO4) Compose audio assets appropriate for a piece of new media. |
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(S1) IT Skills. |
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(S2) Problem solving. |
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(S3) Communication. |
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(S4) Adaptability. |
Syllabus |
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Topics covered in this module may include: Resources will be made available to students through Canvas, UoL’s Learning Management System. Students will be expected to source supplementary resources to develop their skills outside of contact hours. Students will be expected to produce practical work outside of the scheduled teaching hours. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Lectures will be held in the computer labs. Concepts and compositional strategies will be introduced with time allocated for hands-on practice. Workshops will be supervised practice time in the computer labs where staff help, and feedback will be available for the weekly exercises. There will also be time devoted to class presentation, discussion, and peer feedback of student work in progress. Note: this is a four-week long module and contact hours reflect this format. The majority of teaching will be delivered face to face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
8 |
4 |
12 | ||||
Timetable (if known) |
120 mins X 1 totaling 8
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60 mins X 1 totaling 4
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Private Study | 138 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Composition There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. | 0 | 100 | ||||
Project proposal. Presentation/discussion of work-in-progress. | 0 | 0 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |