Teaching
Music in Film
The role of music in film, in particular how it contributes to issues such as narrative, character-development, and emotional affect. At present, the music of John Williams is both a central component of teaching and research in this area.
Music in Videogames
The role of music in videogames, in particular how it contributes to action, story-telling and immersion.
Critical Studies and Aesthetics
Historical and critical studies, including Aesthetics, Modernism, and Adorno. Analysis, including twentieth-century repertoires, both classical and popular. Topics have ranged from Mahler to rock music and from pitch-class set analysis to issues of gender and identity in music cultures.
Modules for 2026-27
Advanced Principles in Game Design
Module code: MUSI701
Role: Teaching
Advanced Principles in Game Development
Module code: MUSI702
Role: Teaching
Analysing Screen Music 1
Module code: MUSI567
Role: Teaching
Analysing Screen Music 2
Module code: MUSI554
Role: Teaching
BEETHOVEN'S LIFE AND WORKS
Module code: MUSI331
Role: Teaching
COMPOSITION FOR DIGITAL GAMES
Module code: MUSI305
Role: Teaching
Creating Inclusive Game Worlds
Module code: MUSI704
Role: Module Co-ordinator
Independent Project: Research
Module code: MUSI399
Role: Teaching
Major Project: Game Design
Module code: MUSI700
Role: Teaching
Major Project: Music and Audiovisual Media
Module code: MUSI550
Role: Teaching
Making Music in Culture
Module code: MUSI121
Role: Teaching
Music in Gaming
Module code: MUSI273
Role: Module Co-ordinator
Online and e-Sports Game Cultures
Module code: MUSI706
Role: Module Co-ordinator
Online and e-Sports Game Cultures
Module code: MUSI708
Role: Module Co-ordinator
Online and e-Sports Game Design
Module code: MUSI705
Role: Module Co-ordinator
Online and e-Sports Game Design
Module code: MUSI707
Role: Module Co-ordinator
POST-WAGNERIAN MUSIC AND PHILOSOPHY
Module code: MUSI230
Role: Teaching
Popular Music Composition 3
Module code: MUSI310
Role: Teaching
SOUND STUDIES
Module code: MUSI322
Role: Teaching
Soundscapes and Screen Media
Module code: MUSI565
Role: Teaching
The Film Music Of John Williams
Module code: MUSI370
Role: Module Co-ordinator
User Experience and Interface Design
Module code: MUSI703
Role: Teaching
What is Good Music?
Module code: MUSI320
Role: Teaching