Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: WA Academy of Performing Arts

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• Unit Title

  Music History: Electronic Music Overview

• Unit Code

  MUS2614

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  2

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  10

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

Description

This unit introduces the student to the history of electronic music and music technology. The unit will track the evolution of electronic music and related technology through the definitive styles and eras with a focus on the major electronic instruments, technologies, composers and performers. Emphasis will be placed on critical listening skills.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded MUS1123

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Critically discuss issues that informed developments in Electronic Music.
2. Demonstrate critical enquiry and listening skills.
3. Identify and contextualise seminal Electronic Music composers, composition techniques and recordings.
4. Presentat academic research with proper formatting and attribution.
5. Use academic resources to formulate a critical argument.

Unit Content

1. Analysis and context of seminal works of Electronic Music composers.
2. Critical issues relevant to Electronic Music composition.
3. Critical writing skills.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures, Workshops.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

* Assessment item identified for English language proficiency

Text References

• ^ Holmes, T. (2008). Electronic and experimental music. (3rd ed.). New York: Routledge.
• ^ Cox, C., & Warner, D. (Ed.). (2004). Audio culture: readings in modern music. New York: Continuum Books.
• Young, R. (Ed.). (2002). Undercurrents - the hidden wiring of modern music. London: Continuum.
• Strunk, O. (1998). Source readings in music history, volume 7: the twentieth century, revised edition by Robert P. Morgan. New York: WWW Norton
• Prendergast, M. (2003). The ambient century. London: Bloomsbury.

Website References

• http://www.ubu.com/sound
• http://www.ubu.com.film
• http://www.mediaartnet.org
• http://www.emfinstitute.enf.org

^ Mandatory reference