Overview

This module will equip musicians with the skills, knowledge and understanding they will require for professional musical activity in a digital age.

The nature of sound; Listening in a digital age; Digital audio; Recording and editing techniques; Digital instruments and control; Digitally enhanced performance; Digital media; Digital rights

Assessment Strategy

One mid-term technical assignment, assessing music technology skills in a studio setting; One final assignment, demonstrating an appreciation of and facility in digitally-informed musical performance.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of digital technology to those aspects of the music profession beyond performing or creating

• Explain and demonstrate an understanding of the relevance of digital technology to the working musician

• Explain and demonstrate principles of essential music technologies

• Use digital technology confidently in musical performance

• Use digital technology confidently to achieve music-related tasks